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'Skyfall' Starring Daniel Craig and Directed By Sam Mendes

James Bond 007: Skyfall (2012 film)

The 23rd James Bond film directed by Sam Mendes

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"What did you expect, an exploding pen?"

Dec 5, 2012

by KonaCat
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Bond returns after being presumed dead to find MI6 in peril from a man with a (big) grudge against M.

Fans of the series won't really care about the plot; it's all about the explosions, pretty girls, high body count, and 007's cleverness. Daniel Craig's emotional repertoire consists of pursing his lips and squinting his eyes - he's no Sean Connery (who, by the way, would have been great as Bond's trusty, Scottish gamekeeper). We do get much more of Judi Dench as M and she's wonderful. Javier Bardem is good as the crazed villain, but his blond hair keeps him from being truly menacing.

My biggest problem was with the plot which is narrowly focused on offing M, rather than the traditional 007 storyline of a madman seeking world domination. Also, it can be awkward, and even silly, clinging to things like the tuxedo and martini while embracing modern crime-fighting technology.

The movie delivers nonstop action scenes (despite many plotholes) and that's what James Bond is all about. 3.5 stars.

Judi Dench as "M"

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JSMaresca December 06, 2012

Seems like an engaging movie!

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woopak_the_thrill December 06, 2012

very cool movie indeed.

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