Skyfall (aka Bond 23)

[CelticPredator]

This is a pattern I see all the time.

People say something is the best ever, and people see it, and judge it like it's supposed to be that. It's like you believe it's the best ever. See, when I hear that, I take that as "It's really good". I didn't go into TDKR with the notion it was going to be the best ever. I didn't go into The Avengers with that notion, or any movie i've ever seen. Even the proclaimed "Best ever" films.

If it lives up to that title, great. If it doesn't...oh well? If it works as a film, and makes me happy to be a Bond fan, then i'm set. So it's slow. Alright, well, at least I know that. So the action gets over the top. Sounds good to me, as long as there isn't lasers or clown makeup involved.

I'll go in with the expectations I have with every Bond movie. It has to be better then A View To A Kill and Die Another Day.

 

[jrice73]

Went to the Midnight IMAX screening and I have to say this ranks as one of the very best Bond films I have ever seen (it maybe the best in fact). Just absolutely new territory here with a villain the like's the which we've never seen (I thought he was bit like Sean Bean's villain from Goldeneye at first but Hell no--Silva is so much more captivating, charismatic and just down right nefarious) in a Bond film coupled with a story that delivers from minute one to the end credits. And what a story it is--emotional, haunting and ballsy. Hell, this is one of my favorite films of the year. It's just a great film all around and for all intents and purposes makes something old very, very new again. I cannot wait to see what comes next. And I got a helluva Skyfall movie poster to go along with it. 10/10

 

[Platty]

I do love silva, you cannot take your eyes off him every time he's on screen, great performance from Javier Bardem!

 

[jye4ever]

This is a pattern I see all the time.

People say something is the best ever, and people see it, and judge it like it's supposed to be that. It's like you believe it's the best ever. See, when I hear that, I take that as "It's really good". I didn't go into TDKR with the notion it was going to be the best ever. I didn't go into The Avengers with that notion, or any movie i've ever seen. Even the proclaimed "Best ever" films.

If it lives up to that title, great. If it doesn't...oh well? If it works as a film, and makes me happy to be a Bond fan, then i'm set. So it's slow. Alright, well, at least I know that. So the action gets over the top. Sounds good to me, as long as there isn't lasers or clown makeup involved.

I'll go in with the expectations I have with every Bond movie. It has to be better then A View To A Kill and Die Another Day.

I would listen to this person.

 

[Platty]

Watched this again last night

My main problem with this was

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how bond effectively got M killed

But last night I noticed something I never the first time I watched it

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M says to Bond in the car "no one else" meaning it had to be those 2 who lead silva to them

So it's not all bad.

 

[RollingJ]

Saw it today. Apart from the M and Bond relationship it felt like a reboot to me, with little connection to the two previous films.

The 'surprises' were all telegraphed and quite obvious. Particularly the

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Moneypenny

name reveal (reminded me of TDKR actually!). The end of the film (in the office) was a little too cheesy for me (reminded me of the Star Trek reboot, in that it is only at the end, when they are all on the bridge, that you think, "Oh yeah, this is a Star Trek film!").

The cinematography, while beautiful, did start to grate actually. There are only so many shots I want to see of characters looking out of car windows deep in thought. And so many carefully choreographed shots of Bond standing manfully looking into the distance etc. Killed the momentum at times. There were some gorgeous shots though.

I think they trod a fine line between emotional involvement and revealing too much Bond history. Bond has done perfectly fine up until now without having his personal history laid out, and I was worried that by revealing too much of his tragic past the film would demystify or emasculate him.

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When Albert Finney appeared I was concerned. When Indiana Jones's dad appeared in TLC it totally undermined Indy's masculinity and sang froid. The last thing Bond needs is a father-figure showing up.

As it stands I think they managed not to do that, but I hope they don't revisit this aspect of Bond in subsequent films.

Despite my reservations, I have to say that I really enjoyed it. The set pieces were certainly far better than I had expected from Mendes. It is definitely better than QofS, though of the Craig films I still prefer Casino Royale. I still don't think they've managed to top the first five min of Casino Royale, but this one came close.

 

[Dark_Knight_89]

Saw it today. Apart from the M and Bond relationship it felt like a reboot to me, with little connection to the two previous films.

The 'surprises' were all telegraphed and quite obvious. Particularly the

Spoiler

Moneypenny

name reveal (reminded me of TDKR actually!). The end of the film (in the office) was a little too cheesy for me (reminded me of the Star Trek reboot, in that it is only at the end, when they are all on the bridge, that you think, "Oh yeah, this is a Star Trek film!").

The cinematography, while beautiful, did start to grate actually. There are only so many shots I want to see of characters looking out of car windows deep in thought. And so many carefully choreographed shots of Bond standing manfully looking into the distance etc. Killed the momentum at times. There were some gorgeous shots though.

I think they trod a fine line between emotional involvement and revealing too much Bond history. Bond has done perfectly fine up until now without having his personal history laid out, and I was worried that by revealing too much of his tragic past the film would demystify or emasculate him.

Spoiler

When Albert Finney appeared I was concerned. When Indiana Jones's dad appeared in TLC it totally undermined Indy's masculinity and sang froid. The last thing Bond needs is a father-figure showing up.

As it stands I think they managed not to do that, but I hope they don't revisit this aspect of Bond in subsequent films.

Despite my reservations, I have to say that I really enjoyed it. The set pieces were certainly far better than I had expected from Mendes. It is definitely better than QofS, though of the Craig films I still prefer Casino Royale. I still don't think they've managed to top the first five min of Casino Royale, but this one came close.

Glad you liked it

 

[Dark_Knight_89]

Watched this again last night

My main problem with this was

Spoiler

how bond effectively got M killed

But last night I noticed something I never the first time I watched it

Spoiler

M says to Bond in the car "no one else" meaning it had to be those 2 who lead silva to them

So it's not all bad.

This is true!

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M realises that people have died because of her. In fact, when she's in the car with Bond, she even says; "Too many people have died because of me". Bond simply said he's going to take her somewhere remote and off the grid so they can take on Silva on an even playing field, it is M who insists that only herself and Bond should be there, in order to avoid any more deaths

 

[jye4ever]

Tomorrow for me

First I had to get me power back in NY!

 

[Platty]

Missed you jyecat!!

Despite my reservations, I have to say that I really enjoyed it. The set pieces were certainly far better than I had expected from Mendes. It is definitely better than QofS, though of the Craig films I still prefer Casino Royale. I still don't think they've managed to top the first five min of Casino Royale, but this one came close.

I don't think any film will ever top casino Royale. It's still the best bond IMO.

 

[cerealkeller]

Seeing this in a couple of hours. Can't wait. Love Daniel Craig as Bond.

 

[CelticPredator]

I'm ready for Bond.

But my god, maybe I ****ed up on the drink, but it's disgusting.

( I used a youtube video for reference. Never made any kind of alcoholic beverage before.

 

[K07]

Seeing this Saturday morning in IMAX. I'm happy for all the negative reviews. I'm going in with lowered expectations just as I did with "Quantum of Solace" after hearing the reviews and just as I did with "Casino Royale" having a bias against a blonde Bond and being bitter they recast Brosnan.

 

[CelticPredator]

^ And then Craig made Bronsen his *****. Flowing blond locks and all.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Tomorrow at 5:30pm.

 

[SOLIDSNAKE]

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Best bond film.
I cant wait to see it.
for me casino royale and quantum of solace are the best of the series.
this will change tomorrow.

 

[K07]

^ And then Craig made Bronsen his *****. Flowing blond locks and all.

I admitted my mistake. I don't like to judge things before I experience them anymore. I may think something looks wrong but I try going in with an open mind. I didn't really care to see CR in theaters having never bothered with any of the others in my lifetime before and thinking negatively of Craig as Bond. I went to see it out of curiosity, yes, but also for the SM3 trailer

 

[batfan08]

Heading out tonight, and, if I like it enough, I'll see it again this weekend when our XD theater is finished.

 

[DrQ2]

Seeing this in a couple of hours. Can't wait. Love Daniel Craig as Bond.

Was going to go out tonight and see it. But better to see it Friday in the AM. I like being in the theater by myself or just my GF.

 

[CelticPredator]

Yeah, this movie was great. I'll post a real review later, when I get some more booze in me. Great addition to the Bond series.