Bond is back on form

Rating: 9/10 (28 October 2012)

Skyfall (2012)
Starring: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem and Dame Judi Dench
Synopsis: MI6 becomes under attack from Sliva (Javier Bardem) a well organised and methodical criminal who sets out to destroy MI6 from the inside, the only man for the job is. Bond, James Bond (Daniel Craig) however when his loyalty to MI6 and M (Judi Dench) are tested can Bond track down and stop Sliva no matter the personal cost to himself.
Review: Bond is now celebrating fifty years since the screening of Dr No (1962) and we see Daniel Craig's Bond as an antiquated figure that he really is, however can Bond be relevant today is the question. With Sam Mendes on directing duties and showing us that Bond can be and have another fifty years of movies at least. As seen in the trailer and the pre-title sequence Bond is back to his best with the train stunt that's exciting and action packed whilst being full of Bond-isms (Straightening his cuff links). There's a lot of reminders to the last twenty-two movies including the Aston Martin DB5 back on the screen, a good game is when you see the movie see how many you can see.
The whole story is a roller coaster of excitement with a look into the future and past of the franchise and characters. There's still the world travelling elements seeing locations including China, Turkey and Britain. With Q-branch and a new Q to work with Bond for this and future films James Bond is certainly establishing similar premises as seen before. I'd be happy to see Daniel Craig reprise the character for another few films before another actor comes on board. Seeing some bad edits during the final showdown and that the Adele theme "Skyfall" isn't overly fitting and slightly depressing for the opening credits would be my only complaints.
Verdict: Daniel Craig's best outing since Casino Royal (2006) but his most comfortable performance as 007.
See this if you liked: Any Bond Movie, Bourne trilogy.