Astonishing film

Rating: Null/10 (29 October 2012)

Skyfall is the best bond film since 1987 in my humble opinion. We all know Bond is an icon and the films have had stunning standout moments.This whole film is iconic!The story has to be one of the strongest in the series with M being the focal point.The hard drive containing the roster of intelligence agents has been lost putting many operatives at risk.Bond is back!! This is an intelligent film where the action drives the story along in tandem. The cast with Ralph Fiennes,Nicholas Woodeson, Ben Whishaw (wonderful new Q}Naomie Harris, the great Albert Finney,Berenice Marlohe and Rory Kinnear all make their mark. Javier Bardem is a beautifully layered villain with a 'haven't you finished yet' exasperation.
Judi Dench gives her best performance as M losing her grip on circumstances and Daniel Craig is funny,warm,deadly and commanding and cements the piece together.Roger Deakins cinematography is beyond the call of duty :every shot a painting,Thomas Newman's score is a major plus point to this film - it has as strong an impact as John Barry's scores used to have - they should use him again , whilst Sam Mendes' direction is superb through out -- he has created a miracle of a movie!