RIP: Sean Connery

You might find it hard to believe, but I grew up thinking James Bond movies were boring. Although my parents were (and are) both big fans of the movies, I don't recall any positive memories about seeing the films in my childhood. Positive memories of spending time with my parents, but nothing else.

Casino Royale changed my perspective on Bond, largely thanks to that film's attempt to be a Bond film for people who don't like Bond films (ie, me). Since then, I've learned to appreciate the Bond franchise history.

But is Sean Connery my favourite Bond? Nope, I'm for Daniel Craig.

To me, Sean Connery's greatest role was Daniel Dravot in The Man Who Would Be King (1975). I enjoyed many of Connery's roles -- heck, my parents dragged me to see Medicine Man -- but Connery's performance as a scoundrel who makes himself a godlike king then is undone by his own passions remains my personal favourite of his films.

Rest in peace Mr. Connery.