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- First reviewDecember 26, 2010
- Last reviewNovember 13, 2012
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Overall rating
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5
Best "Bond" film, to date
PostedNovember 13, 2012
Jevex
from Southeastern PA
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
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5
Story
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5
Camerawork
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5
In the previous two installments of this 're-boot' of the Bond franchise ("Casino Royale" and "Quantum of Solace"), we've been introduced to a Bond who is at the beginning of his career as an operative for MI6. We've seen him come to understand what it means to enter this particular 'profession' - the change it forces, in a man's soul, and the things that most normal folks take for granted that are precluded to those who walk this dark path.
In this film, we see a Bond who has accepted his new life and then been forced to roll with an unexpected punch. Unlike the villain in this film, Bond's reaction is one of understanding coupled with loyalty to his country and to his superiors in spite of what has befallen him. Craig's acting is - as the Brits say - 'bang-on', in depicting the inner turmoil and other personality aspects of Bond at this stage in his career.
The film also (gratefully, for this 50-year Bond fan!) brings back some of the gadgets, and a hint of the characteristic Bond humor - a facet of personality that such a man would be forced to adopt, simply to cover the inner turmoil of his life - that were lacking in the first two Craig outings.
The action sequences are well staged - the motorcycle chase being a welcome alternative to the traditional car-chase sequences - and the cinematography is at times utterly breath-taking, but always gorgeous.
The only thing that this film truly lacked was a decent title-track. Sadly, Adele does not nearly live up to the standards set by others before her, most notably Chris Cornell's "You Know My Name". That, however, is not a reason to forego catching this film on the big screen.
I caught a recent interview with Sir Roger Moore - veteran of 5 Bond films in his own right - who proclaimed "Skyfall" "...simply put, the best Bond film ever made." I can't find a single reason to disagree.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
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5
Outstanding!
PostedDecember 26, 2010
Jevex
from Southeastern PA
Over the last several years, we seem to have been besieged with "re-makes" of past films and even television shows - either because the studio execs think that the "nostalgia" will bring the audiences to the theater or because the leaps in motion-picture technology enable the studios to "re-build" old movies - make them "better", provide more elaborate special effects.
Disney Studios could have done the same thing with this 28-year-old story: given it a face-lift courtesy of computer-generated animation, and saddled us with "Tron: Version 2.0"
Instead, they've given us a new story, with some old friends and some new faces. It's a fast-paced adventure filled with danger and spectacular visual effects that are enough to make at least some of us willing to give our eye-teeth to spend five minutes on "The Grid".
The story-line is intriguing, the characters are interesting, and the dialogue is fresh, with just enough little "homages" to the original film to make those of us who saw it 28 years ago smile wistfully. And, if the original "Tron" blew you away, you're in for an awesome experience with this sequel!
If you like good science fiction, or computer games, or both, Tron: Legacy is your cup of tea! Strap in and get ready. The ride starts less than two minutes after the opening credits roll, and doesn't stop until the film ends!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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