After
a four-year hiatus while MGM scrambled to find money, the twenty-third
Bond film has hit theaters and blows the expectations away. Daniel Craig
returned again as Bond and he is joined by an all-star team. Talented
Sam Mendes directs what some
consider to be the "best Bond yet".
I loved it. What makes this Bond amazing is that it
is also a wonderful movie. People who aren't Bond fans can go and enjoy
this film without needing to know anything again.
That being said - it still rewards its dedicated fans. There are many
subtle throwbacks that a fan of the series will recognize and be
delighted about.
The key word that sums of
this film is "redemption". It's what Bond wanted and it's what I felt
this film was. Quantum of Solace was a flop in my mind after the
beautiful masterpiece that was Casino Royale. But this movie seemed to
redeem the franchise (not that it was in trouble) and it seemed to
complete the reboot that Casino Royale started.
Ben Whishaw joins the franchise as young, adorable
nerd Q. If you recognize his face, it might be because he was in the
very recent Cloud Atlas. He does a fantastic job as the quartermaster.
He successfully manages to merge the beloved personality with a new
hipster nerd vibe. He would appeal to both the older and younger
generations. It also doesn't hurt that many females find him adorable.
And
he is only the tip of the ice berg with the wonderful cast. Judi Dench
gives an award winning performance as M. She balances the act between
lady and bitch perfectly. Ralph Fiennes is a fresh face that we will
thankfully be seeing more of in the future. He was so fantastic that I
forgot that I last saw him as Lord Voldemort.
Skyfall fulfills every requirement that Bond films need.
1)
Bond Ladies - 007 is known for many things especially his weakness for
beautiful women. It has sometimes been his greatest weakness. The fifty
years has showcased a great deal of unforgettable ladies and borderline
hilarious names. Honey Ryder was the start with her iconic white bikini.
In Skyfall, Naomie Harris teased the audience with her sexually charged
banter. While Bérénice Lim Marlohe made blood pound with her raw
sensuality and vulnerability. These ladies fulfill this requirement.
2)
Action - Bond is known for making the impossible seem easy! Before any
other franchise, Bond danced with death to bring some amazing stunts to
the big screen. Skyfall does that in its first 20 minutes - a car chase
followed by a motorcycle chase, climbing from a crane to jump into a
train chamber, fighting on top of a moving train, falling from a height
into a river. And that's before the song comes on!
3) Beautiful Scenery - from the exotic to the tropic and back to London, Skyfall shows it all. So, check!
4)
Creepy Unique Villain - Javier Bardem gives a brilliant performance
that words will do not justice. He is amazing. The character is exactly
how I would imagine Bond to be if be ever went bad. He is always one
step ahead.
Skyfall meets every requirement to their formula and then some. Either way - this is a movie to watch in the theaters! Go. Now.
Rating: 5/5
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