So I've just got home from watching the new BJB flick, and I can honestly say I've not had more fun at the cinema for a very long time.
What you have with Skyfall is not just the latest in a long line of films from the spy franchise - in fact it wouldn't have been difficult to improve on the simply uninteresting Quantam of Solace - this movie celebrates everything Bond from the past, present, and future.
It has, of course, been 50 years since Dr. No was released, and there are plenty of references to several of the preceding 22 Bond films, from subtle one-liners to minor plot points; many of these you can't help but enjoy a hearty chuckle at, so by default this is probably the (intentionally) funniest Bond so far.
None of this detracts from the main plot, however, which is as dark and as personal as Bond films can get. Javier Bardem's villain Silva steals your attention every time he is on screen, with a performance which evokes a favourable comparison to Heath Ledger's Joker.
Craig is his usual surly and reflective self, but by now some of the trademark Bond wit and charm is being displayed, which certainly helps add to the overall fun of the less serious scenes.
And now I've given my overall thoughts on the film, here are some spoilers since I know some of you won't be bothered to go out and see it.
What you have with Skyfall is not just the latest in a long line of films from the spy franchise - in fact it wouldn't have been difficult to improve on the simply uninteresting Quantam of Solace - this movie celebrates everything Bond from the past, present, and future.
It has, of course, been 50 years since Dr. No was released, and there are plenty of references to several of the preceding 22 Bond films, from subtle one-liners to minor plot points; many of these you can't help but enjoy a hearty chuckle at, so by default this is probably the (intentionally) funniest Bond so far.
None of this detracts from the main plot, however, which is as dark and as personal as Bond films can get. Javier Bardem's villain Silva steals your attention every time he is on screen, with a performance which evokes a favourable comparison to Heath Ledger's Joker.
Craig is his usual surly and reflective self, but by now some of the trademark Bond wit and charm is being displayed, which certainly helps add to the overall fun of the less serious scenes.
And now I've given my overall thoughts on the film, here are some spoilers since I know some of you won't be bothered to go out and see it.
Some pretty big spoilers.
Seriously, I'm going to ruin the film for you.
Final chance, don't say I didn't warn you.
Silva is an ex-secret agent who was betrayed by M, and is hell bent on having his revenge. He is an expert hacker, and can easily outfox MI6's highest level of security.
Naomie Harris' character's real name is Moneypenny, though this is only revealed at the end of the film.
Bond drives a classic Aston Martin DB5 in silver.
During the climax of the film, M is shot in the crossfire, and dies in Bond's arms.
Ralph Fiennes plays the Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, which oversees and regulates MI6. At the end of the film, it is revealed he will be the successor to the 'M' rank.
The new Q is about 18 years old and looks like your average Joy Division fan.
Product placement, product placement everywhere.
Naomie Harris' character's real name is Moneypenny, though this is only revealed at the end of the film.
Bond drives a classic Aston Martin DB5 in silver.
During the climax of the film, M is shot in the crossfire, and dies in Bond's arms.
Ralph Fiennes plays the Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, which oversees and regulates MI6. At the end of the film, it is revealed he will be the successor to the 'M' rank.
The new Q is about 18 years old and looks like your average Joy Division fan.
Product placement, product placement everywhere.
