If you put the three most recent James Bond movies in a box to fight, “Skyfall” would be the last survivor. This movie drowns the audience in excellently executed scenes, expert directing and detailed acting.
After an accident, James Bond (Daniel Craig) goes into hiding until an attack on MI6 causes him to reemerge as 007. He must save MI6 from a deadly threat, but little does he know that M’s (Judi Dench) past has come to haunt her.
Director Sam Mendes (“Revolutionary Road”) takes a new approach to the Bond films by forcing Bond to confront his age.
We see under the famous spy’s suave shell, and because of this vulnerability the audience connects with the protagonist.
The opening credits are accompanied by Adele, and will leave the audience with goose bumps. Mendes gives old Bond fans movie references from the past, and new fans car chases, exploding houses and intricate fights.
At times the film seems too over-the-top, but the well-administered special effects and skillful editing quickly get the viewer back into the movie.
By this third film, Craig has his Bond character down. He allows Bond to be emotional while still keeping his charisma. Additionally, Javier Bardem’s performance as the evil agent Silva is phenomenal.
He creates a multi-layered character that is both likable and scary.
With 50 years and 23 movies under its belt, the James Bond franchise seems to only be growing. After watching “Skyfall,” viewers will see that it takes more than aging to stop 007.
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