Skyfall
Now this review is a little bit late, but that is partly due
to the fact that I didn't jump on the Skyfall bandwagon straight away. After
seeing the film I'm somewhat regretting it!
By far the best bond film of the Daniel Craig era, and
possibly the best in the bond series 50 year tenure. 007 becomes more of a
rugged and rogue spy in Skyfall, compared to the old days when you had Rodger
Moore Cracking wise ones and Sean Connery coming out of a fight without a scratch
on him. I feel as though the James Bond franchise has finally come to the right
mix between extravagance and realism (You only have to think of the invisible
car in Die Another Day). Daniel Craig has finally given us the perfect spy, and
finally someone you believe who could be out in the 'field.' He still has the
style and manner of a James bond and can still make those sarcy comments, but
he also has the stacked upper body of someone who you believe would win a
fight!
As good as Daniel Craig is as bond, Judi Dench also puts in
a fantastic performance as the big one, 'M.' As you see the development of
James Bond and how his spy character has changed slightly, M has done the same.
In previous Bond films M has been too light hearted and we haven't seen enough
of her, she has been too staged too scripted compared to the steely,
unforgiving M we have seen in the latest
films. As the big don she manages to keep her thumb on the double-O boys, she
treats them mean, to keep them keen and in return she is rewarded with passion
and loyalty. Or complete resentment and hate in the case of the villain. Judi
Dench captures this act perfectly. In one scene she is being slated by the
Prime Minister, but shows no fear and manages to hold a cold iron stare.
The film kick-starts with an energetic chase scene in
Turkey, involving the extravaganza of a bond film, where he tears through half
a train without a seconds doubt! However, he ends up with a bullet in his chest
and falling off a train, this pulls you into the film immediately before Adele
enters with the credits.
With any bond film you need a good villain and Silva (Javier
Bardem) more than lives up to the part. A former agent who worked under M, he
puts in a chilling performance and moves away from the bond villains who were
obsessed with money and power, stroking a pussy cat!
Skyfall all round was a fantastic film, energizing,
emotional and British, it was great to see some traditional locations, in
comparison to the films of old, where there was a secret volcano lair!
My Rating: 7.5/10
Directors: Sam Mendes Cast: Albert Finney, Ben Whishaw, Berenice Marlohe, Dame Judi Dench, Daniel Craig, Helen McCrory, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Naomie Harris, Ola Rapace, Ralph Fiennes, Rory Kinnear
