An absolutely amazing movie that I was glad became one of my favorites of 2012

Rating: 9/10 (20 February 2013)

First of all, I want to start off by saying that I'm not a Bond fan- I've only seen the first one (Dr No) which I didn't enjoy. In that case, this review will not be fan based and in no way a biased review.
'Skyfall' is whatthe 23rd movie in the Bond franchise!?! Its focus is mainly around James Bond who is enlisted by M to track down and kill a mysterious man by the name of Silva who has stolen codes and secrets vital to MI6.
There is yet again, so much stuff that I find entertaining about this movie. The Old Bond movies I'm guessing didn't get carried away with action due to effects having to be practical. In this film, the director carefully gives just the right amount of action to make us enjoy the action and care for what's going on. Unlike Looper, where the end felt unsatisfying with little action, Skyfall gives a lot of action but also focuses nicely around the emotion of our characters. Having not been a fan of Dr No, I cared for 007 in this movie, I cared for M and enjoyed the villain that was Silva and even liked Ralph Fiennes' character.
The acting in the movie is certainly a great aspect. There is no weak spot. Everyone fulfils the director's wishes. The cinematography and shots during the movie are gorgeous, especially the shot at the end of the movie where Bond is outside in broad daylight. The shot during when Silva attacked Skyfall and there was fire all around Bond, that shot looked brilliant. The direction in the movie is taken well, with the director knowing what too much and too little action is clearly. The dialogue is very well done and overall, the film really succeeds and entertains for a full 2 ½ hours.
In conclusion, if anyone has yet to see Skyfall, please do so as I'm sure most will love the movie. It is a 2 ½ ride of fun, adventure and action done to the top standards.