sf2la wrote:My ex-husband was a San Francisco Police Department 'detective' (they call them Inspectors) when we met. When undercover he would dress like Hugh. When in the office he wore all Brooks Brothers suits and dress clothes. Not Armani, but not cheap department store stuff. No suspenders and no mustache. We met in 1985. Not all cops fit the stereotype that's on TV. Particularly not the single ones. I guess that's why I don't think Daniel's clothes and hair are necessary. I think it's okay because certainly some cops look(ed) like that but a lot don't. There is a wide latitude for dress and hair.
When he did "A Number" he played 3 different guys while looking the same - that shows, he can BE different people without changing his appearence.
So - why did he do it then? I feel, its partly because it fits the role but also to get away from Bond on that stage. He isn´t much more to the people particularly in the US, yet and I think, its important for him to make that point. He thinks in a different way than Hugh - he wants to take their minds off Bond and that can best be done, when NOT looking like Bond. I am also almost sure, he wanted to get away from showcasing any flesh, even though many would want exactly that. He wants to succeed through acting - and we know, how stubborn he can be.
From the reviews so far, he gets his will - maybe loosing a fan or two on the way, but since when did he ever care about that? Just shows, he makes a career doing what he wants or none at all.
I hear you though, sf2la
- fingers crossed the closeup will make up a bit for the clothes.
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