Skyfall

[x Stinkfist x]

Re: Skyfall

DC is my fave Bond

[catcatch22]

Re: Skyfall

I'm in London, England at the moment. It opened up yesterday and I will try to see it today or tomorrow.

My favorite bond theme was from "The Spy Who Loved Me", Nobody does it better...

[TheMatrix31]

Re: Skyfall

If you see it, make sure to put your thoughts in spoiler tags. Thanks.

[catcatch22]

Re: Skyfall

I tried to view this movie in London over the weekend and was unsuccessful. It was sold out everywhere! Monday I left early for Dusseldorf, Germany. Been stuck there waiting for my flight back to New York City. Skyfall opened here in Germany today and I was able to view an English version.

The movie was good but not great. I would look at this film as a reboot of the franchise in a way with the addition of many key characters from the original films.

Now what I enjoyed about the film...

Spoiler

Bardem's character was great. What a great idea for a villain, another James Bond. I mean who could beat James but James himself or another agent much like himself. However the plot comes up way short of what great things this new antagonist could have been in this movie and who he could have become in future installments.

There were plenty of jokes and humorous moments throughout the movie. There were some elements that brought back memories from the original Bond Movies. Which made it fun and entertaining.

Now what I did not like about the film...

Spoiler

The story was a bit of a let down. I thought it could have been better conceived and more thought out. It basically followed the script of many mastermind villain movies where they are caught only later to find out that they wanted to be caught.... You get the idea. Everything was cool till up to the point where the mastermind is "captured". Then it falls on its face many times story wise, though entertaining.

In my opinion this new antagonist could have been the recreation of Ernst Stavo Bloefeld for future installments. However they waste a great idea with poor writing.

All in all it does not live up to Casino Royale or On Her Majesty's Secret Service. However it was a better movie compared to Quantum of Solace (did not even finish watching that one it was so bad to me). Its an entertaining movie but not a great one. Story could have been significantly better IMHO.

[Kashanova]

Re: Skyfall

Anyone watch this last night?

[Fresh Tendrils]

Re: Skyfall

Going to see it Sunday night.

Still want to see Iron Fists and Lincoln sometime.

[Kashanova]

Re: Skyfall

Going to see it Sunday night.

Still want to see Iron Fists and Lincoln sometime.

Yeah I got tickets for Saturday, but I know they had midnight shows.. I'm incredibly excited for this.

[Blzer]

Re: Skyfall

I wanted to see it at midnight, but I promised I'd see it with one friend who can't see it until next week. I'll probably bow out of the thread until then.

[JayBee74]

Re: Skyfall

The movie was good but not great. I would look at this film as a reboot of the franchise in a way with the addition of many key characters from the original films.

The reviews are beyond impressive. Even the few that don't glow over it say the best is yet to come.

[catcatch22]

Re: Skyfall

The reviews are beyond impressive. Even the few that don't glow over it say the best is yet to come.

I'm not a hard marker. It's just the style of the movie has changed. If you are expecting a better movie than Casino Royale or even its equal you will be very disappointed.

Its not a bad movie just not a great one. It has a lot of sarcastic comical moments and aspects from the original Bond movies but it falls short in a lot of areas when it comes to the story writing.

It has a great idea but misused it in my opinion.

[Fresh Tendrils]

Re: Skyfall

I'm hearing the opposite from people and hearing its as good as CR. Others are saying its the best of the series.

Judging from the trailers I know the more stylistic cinematography is something that I will enjoy. CR didn't have too much of that going on, but there were flashes of it.

[catcatch22]

Re: Skyfall

Looking at the Critical acclaim is kind of shocking if you ask me because this movie is no where near the aggressiveness that is Casino Royale and no where near as good in story writing as well.

I am absolutely dumbfounded that they would compare this movie to the Dark Knight or even Avengers.

Granted this movie was more "fun" but it had serious recycled story aspects from those movies and in my opinion does a worst job with it.

Not sure if the reason for the critical acclaim has to do with the recreation of many classic Bond characters being reborn or the sarcastic satire of past original Bond films. However on its own merit, it was not at such high level to receive those glowing reviews.

Looper blows this movie away easily...

Like I said it is a different style of Bond movie, reminiscent of the originals (Sean Connery Bond films). If you like that style then you will like this movie.

[Fresh Tendrils]

Re: Skyfall

TDKR and Avengers aren't exactly masterpieces.

[catcatch22]

Re: Skyfall

TDKR and Avengers aren't exactly masterpieces.

I don't think they were and this movie is not as good. Which is why I am surprised at all this acclaim. Oh well maybe I was just expecting something different.

[CWood2]

Re: Skyfall

Went to a 6:30 showing last night with my dad and my wife. My dad is a fan back to the Connery days, and my wife ... thanks to me ... a more recent fan. All 3 of us walked out saying this movie was ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE.

Unreal action, very deep and moving too ... not just action for the sake of blowing things up and keeping you interested. I woke up thinking about this movie, it was THAT good.