Skyfall
The name’s
Bond, James Bond
Skyfall- A James Bond like never before
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License to kill... James Bond pulls the
trigger:
a license to thrill.
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Since Dr. No, the collection of James Bond films has not failed to
disappoint, and neither will Sam Mendes’ (director) new Bond movie- Skyfall. James
Bond (Daniel Craig) unwinds an action packed mission, full of twists and stunts
the MGM Studios have never seen before, argued to be the best Bond movie yet. In
a world of fighting, guns and Bond girls, 007’s mission continues.
With an intense opening scene, you’ll find your heart in your mouth as
James Bond’s opening chase for a computer drive that holds the documents of all
British agents. However this is no typical Bond car chase, as rivalries Patrice
(Ola Rapace) and 007 end up fighting on a moving train. Sidekick, Eve (Naomie
Harris) is meanwhile trying to keep up, like most of us! Using the JCB on the
train to Bond’s advantage, the intense fight at break-neck speed runs for fifteen
minutes, however Eve is losing track, and time. As the train heads towards a bridge, she finds herself in the position of having to take a shot
by the instructions of MI6 manager, M (Judi Dench). The shot is not clean. POW! But it’s Bond that skyfalls into
the river below. Surely James Bond can’t be dead?
The British government and M are truly upset for losing the data file
and 007, and M refuses to retire until she has resolved the mess that has been
made. However, on her way back to work, MI6 is blown up right before her own
eyes. Meanwhile, James Bond who is actually still alive finds himself in a
difficult place, enjoying the normal life a little too much, resulting in a drinking
and drug addiction. He learns what has happened back at MI6, and decides to
return to fulfil his duty.
Before Bond’s mission is extended, being out of the field has set him
back a few steps, so training is required to become fit to work how he used to,
but the results are worrying when he finds himself frustratingly lacking in his
old skilful Bond ways. However, Daniel Craig soon finds himself yet again
performing stunts for Bond’s next mission. For the first time in 007 history,
we get a slight insight to not only M’s past, but also James’ past, and they both
find themselves against villain, Raoul Silva, an ex agent of M’s past.
The music and subtle hidden messages refer back to the older traditional
007 movies, especially when James Bond takes off a cover, revealing the timeless
Aston Martin DB5 with the famous injector seat. Mendes also cleverly decided to
introduce the classic famous character of Q (Quartermaster) back into the James
Bond movies, supplying Bond with simple however technological gadgets for his
missions ahead. Through various thrilling fight scenes, beautiful scenery and
passionate association with Bond girls, 007 finds himself trying to get out of
the spider web of traps that Silva has had planned for years. Silva has waited
a lifetime for this moment- payback. Will his payback go to plan, leaving the
MI6 in jeopardy once more?
'Lounge'- Total Film- The Total Film home entertainment bible
November 2013 edition- page 140-141 skyfall behind the scenes + director information
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