For someone who has not read the Ian Fleming novels, Skyfall was a complete surprise. I had thought James Bond sprang fully formed from the mind of M - but no, "orphans make the best agents." The psychological aspects were one of the many intriguing components of this film. Another was the villain - eccentric, brilliant, evil - everything a James Bond villain should be! Go see Skyfall for the action and the secret agent thriller. You will leave with a better understanding of James Bond the man.
Really bad acting from Channing and his love interest Zulay. Terrence did OK, as well as he could do with the bad dialouge. The fights are realistic and brutal except Channing's face would have been much more messed up. I guess the "pretty boy" never gets cut in a fight, right? And yeah, he never trains, it is just sheer luck and brute force, not a lot of talent there. There is something to be said about a fighter who fights with his heart, which is what Channing portrays. This film is definately not "Rocky," though. Wait for the DVD.