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- First reviewNovember 12, 2012
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Overall rating
4
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5
Better than "QofS," not as Good as "CR"
PostedNovember 12, 2012
PalomaJorge
from Shorewood, WI, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:weekly
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
3
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5
Art Direction
4
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5
Acting
4
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5
Story
3
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5
Camerawork
4
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5
I became a Bond fan due to my husband's obsession, so while I am not a Bond expert/enthusiast, I have certainly gained an appreciation for the series. With that said, as far as Daniel Craig Bond films go, "Skyfall" lands somewhere between "Casino Royale" (awesome) and "Quantum of Solace" (okay).
The title song "Skyfall" by Adele, combined with the imagery used, definitely sets the tone for the film and evokes images of earlier Bond themes. (This is a good thing. Academy Award Nomination for Best Song?)
Javier Bardem makes for an interesting villain and there is definitely a groundbreaking scene between Bond and Silva (Bardem), but at times I did not feel his motivation was strong enough to propel his actions throughout the film.
Also, of the three Craig Bond films, this one has the most throwbacks to the campier feel of the Bond films of yore (e.g, cheesy lines, over-the-top villainy). Could this be the Sam Mendes (director) effect, or were these throwbacks merely because it was the 50th anniversary? (I'd like to think it was the latter.)
The Bond girls seemed to have very insignificant parts in this film and were not very memorable.
The ending (again, don't want to give anything away) is definitely an emotional one and launches the Bond series in a new direction, while tying it closer to the past.
All in all, the film was enjoyable, but all of the pre-show hype (e.g., previews, lines at the theater, Adele theme song) had me so excited that I expected to be on the edge of my seat from beginning to end... and I wasn't.
Pros great actors
Cons slow
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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