Skyfall (aka Bond 23)

[ZaCHw117]

Watch the movie who cares about reviews

 

[Wor-Gar]

Watch the movie who cares about reviews

I can't see it for a week, so all I can do is see how its fairing in general consensus.

But "slow", "not enough action", and a "bad villain ending" are things that terrify me. Kind of like what happened with your TDKR.

 

[KrisSolo]

^^^ Unfortunately, those comments reflect my opinion of the movie... but it's just my opinion, others love the film so...

 

[a-dev]

But "slow", "not enough action", and a "bad villain ending" are things that terrify me. Kind of like what happened with your TDKR.

While not wishing to throw this thread off on a tangent, my problems with TDKR I would describe as personal preferance issues - they aren't me saying that the film is crap. I didn't like the setting of it so long after TDK, I didn't like old recluse Bruce, didn't like seeing Batman getting pwned in a fight as much as I thought I would, didn't like the final battle with Bane (underwhelming and lacking in catharsis for the a$$whupping Bane gave Batman earlier), didn't like the Talia twist.

 

[Irvy]

Yeah I'd definitely agree it's another flick that makes you think it's action packed from the trailer but there is a lot less than I expected. QOS was a complete waste of time as it never really goes anywhere which isn't the case here.

I think with how skyfall ends, the next one will be fantastic. I like that they practically destroy everything that makes him Bond in this one only to build it back up and have him finally earn the status.

 

[CelticPredator]

The classic Bond flicks don't have a lot of action. It's only the new ones that overdue it.

Bring it on.

 

[Magpie 7]

No it's just been an expression of interest from both parties so far

I believe though contract's not been signed, it's pretty much nailed on Nolan will direct Bond 24. The Broccoli's have met with him and he's the only director on they're list.

 

[Irvy]

I believe though contract's not been signed, it's pretty much nailed on Nolan will direct Bond 24. The Broccoli's have met with him and he's the only director on they're list.

We'll have 2 stunning looking bond films back to back then if he uses Pfister again. I love that the franchise is attracting all this high calibre talent now.

 

[CelticPredator]

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[intothevoid]

We'll have 2 stunning looking bond films back to back then if he uses Pfister again. I love that the franchise is attracting all this high calibre talent now.

Wally has retired as Cinematographer unfortunately

But I'm sure Nolan will hire someone of a similar calibre

 

[Irvy]

Re: A

Agreed, he deserved a much better ending.

To be honest, the more I think about it, the more dissatisfied I am with the ending.

Spoiler

Whilst the movie started off promising, the last 20 mins of the movie (the entire part in Scotland) was unnecessary and quite frankly, didn't make sense at all. They hole up in Bond's abandoned, rundown childhood manor with almost no guns, defenses and no backup. All it took was one missile from a war helicopter and M, Bond and Kincade would've been crispy toast. That's not smart at all.

Also, I was baffled at the stupidity of Kincade after their escape from the manor : You're trying to hide from armed gunmen in the dark, who outnumber and outgun you and what do you do? You shine a FLASH LIGHT IN THE DARK!! Was there not enough light from the burning house to guide your way? Are you trying to get yourself killed?

Spoiler

Yeah it's pretty weak he could have just told Q to leave a 'breadcrumb' trail to lead silva to some other location where the army/police would be waiting for him? In the end Bond's plan got M killed.

 

[Platty]

Exactly, it did. That's one of my major issues with this film.

 

[Matt S]

I wanted this to be the perfect bond movie!!! Gonna see it, but expectations lowered!

 

[Irvy]

After thinking about it, this one is a great addition to the franchise but it's in no way 'the best one yet' as critics have been gushing.

 

[jye4ever]

After thinking about it, this one is a great addition to the franchise but it's in no way 'the best one yet' as critics have been gushing.

Lets not forget the early reviews of TDKR as the best movie ever, oscar material.

 

[CelticPredator]

The two most perfect Bond flicks are Casino, and Goldfinger.

So that's a giant gap. I don't need it to be the best ever. Just good.

 

[K07]

So that's a giant gap. I don't need it to be the best ever. Just good.

CR blew me away. I was not expecting to like it or Daniel Craig. I went into QoS with lower expectations and was entertained. I am not expecting this to be better than CR from all these negative comments. I'm more curious to see why it's getting this hype from some and indifference from others. 8 more days

 

[CelticPredator]

It's James Bond. As long as it's not Die Another Day, or A View To A Kill level, i'm perfectly OK.

 

[EXOTICLEX]

Bond. James Bond. Never gets old.

 

[EXOTICLEX]