Action Packed, one of the Best Bonds yet,

Rating: 9/10 (2 November 2012)

Skyfall is a terrific movie with a very well developed plot and a magnificent cast. I found it to be one of the most gripping, unconventional Bonds yet. It is an action packed thrill ride from beginning to end, without forgetting to contain some slower, dialogue based moments that takes time to develop its characters. There are also a lot of decisions made throughout that are unexpected from a Bond film, some character choices, plot development, as well as a gripping scene between 007 and the lead antagonist that is somewhat humorous. It makes for a unique experience that fans have not seen before.
It did tend to drag at certain times, probably one of the most slow moving outing for Ian Fleming's creation. Sam Mendes clearly wanted to take the time to add humanity to these characters and bring the pacing down to do so, clearly taking inspiration from his previous work, such as American Beauty and Revolutionary Road, which is fine, however, there does come a stage where we, as an audience, begin to desire some action and intensity, there were stages were they kept us waiting for too long.
The cast is top notch from beginning to end. Daniel Craig shines, as always, in the lead role, the charisma and natural screen presence he has as Bond is undeniable. Judi Dench is spellbinding as always, and the lead villain, played by Javier Bardem, steals every scene he is in, a threatening, likable character who we almost route for. This film also includes the introduction of three new actors playing classic Bond characters, Naomie Harris is an excellent fit for Eve Moneypenny, Ralph Fiennes is fantastic in every role he has, Gareth Mallory being no exception, and Ben Whisaw is without a doubt my favourite Q, charming and quirky all at once.
It is an experience unlike the previous films. Action packed, stunning visuals and dedicated performances, I would recommend Skyfall to anyone looking for a good action or adventure film.
MI6 comes under attack and Bond must prove his loyalty to M and find the people who are responsible. However, after Bond is accidentally shot, he loses some of his skills and must get them back.
Best Performance: Daniel Craig