When a computer drive containing the names of every British agent is stolen, James Bond (Daniel Craig) is tasked to retrieve it. Willing to do anything to help his boss M (Judi Dench) 007 goes on the hunt. During his search fellow agent Eve (Naomie Harris) and the mysterious Silva (Javier Bardem) appear. Holding the key to the puzzle, Silva tests Bond’s resolve like no other villain before with M’s past affecting the future of Her Majesty’s best agent.
‘Skyfall’ has all the hallmarks of the Daniel Craig era. Full of tough, gritty action, almost believable villains and drama, his fans should enjoy his third Bond outing. Whilst some have disagreed with this new direction it has breathed fresh energy into 007’s continuing adventures. The latest deftly mixes old elements with the new with a mostly engaging screenplay. Whilst occasionally sequences don’t make much logical sense, it moves at a cracking pace and has a hero more reliant on his wits than gadgetry.
Director Sam Mendes is well served by a production up to the usual series standards. The top-notch cinematography, amazingly staged action and Thomas Newman’s evocative soundtrack make ‘Skyfall’ stand out. This is an unpredictable Bond film where anything happens and usually does with the performers eagerly throwing themselves into the fray. Bardem shows great menace as the sinister baddie with Craig commendably doing his best in allowing some humour to creep into his usually stoic hero.
Celebrating fifty years of ongoing success is an achievement any series should be proud. ‘Skyfall’ ultimately succeeds due to its adherence to the traditional formula whilst breaking new ground – ensuring Bond’s cinematic heritage has a solid basis from which to last for many years to come.
Movie Review Rating 8 / 10
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James Bond on Set: Filming Skyfall
A unique visual record of the making of the latest James Bond film, Bond on Set: Filming Skyfall is the perfect addition to any fan's collection. Working alongside cast and crew, photographer Greg Williams provides an inside look into the world of Skyfall, with candid shots of the stars and sequences featuring many of the movie's breathtaking sets.
Timed with the release of the twenty-third Bond film and the fiftieth anniversary of the movie franchise, this intriguing book is an essential companion to what will be one of the top movie events of the year.
The James Bond Archives "Bond, James Bond."
Since Sean Connery uttered those immortal words in 1962, the most dashing secret agent in the history of cinema has been charming and thrilling audiences worldwide. This impeccably British character created by author Ian Fleming has starred in 23 EON-produced films, played by 6 different actors over five decades. To celebrate 50 years of this innovative franchise, EON Productions opened their archives of photos, designs, storyboards, and production materials to editor Paul Duncan, who spent two years researching over one million images and 100 filing cabinets of documentation. The result is the most complete account of the making of the series, covering every James Bond film ever made, beginning with Dr. No (1962) and ending with the Skyfall (2012), including the spoof Casino Royale (1967) and Never Say Never Again (1983). The stunning imagery is accompanied by an oral history recounted by over 150 cast and crew members, relating the true inside story of how the Bond films were made. Containing previously unpublished photography and artwork, as well as production memos from filming, this book is a comprehensive tribute to the legend of James Bond.
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