Bond is back in complete style

Rating: 8/10 (2 January 2015)

Rating-8/10
Skyfall is Bond movie that not only boasts fantastic action and adventure, but some thoroughly great acting as well. With explosions galore and a plot also deeply explored within, you can't help feel after watching why critics so loved this movie. It could be said it is slightly overrated but I'll get to that, It was firmly an impressive film and here below is why.
The story is big, and by that I mean epic with it's more exciting scenes merging well with the more dramatic scenes to create one film that not only epitomises Bond but also the entire spy genre thriller. It really does start to get fast toward the end and any resentment against the film for being too slow at the start need only be temporary as James really kicks into action and manages to also not go over the top on the 50 year anniversary clichés.
Daniel Craig performs well yet again as Bond and although in Quantum his performance was overshadowed by a negative reviewed film, he really brings a much more dark yet emotional portrayal of Bond, far beyond just the cars and guns. What can I say about Javier Bardem other than that man runs this film, his portrayal of Silva is one of the best among Bond characters and he beautifully masters the role that only someone like him can. Cast members such as Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes and Naomie Harris bring this movie to be one the best acted ever in the franchise and all credit to the producers.
Sam Mendes directs well yet it can slightly seem like he does slow it down just a little when it ought not to, no real complaint though as he does a great job in the end. The writers really excel here and Neil Purvis, Robert Wade etc do a job that is not easy, make Bond actually smartly written. The cinematography and the stunts are beautifully done and they all really come together including the effects to make one memorably looking Bond film, just adds to the excitement.
My critical eye you may think would be over my perceived slow start to the movie but in truth the only criticism I can think of is slightly well, silly parts. There are scenes which just don't need to be done and add too much extra time to the movie, I think they wanted an all round blockbuster but some parts make it seem like a slow moving drama film, manages to just wriggle out by the end.
If you love Bond then this won't go a miss, it stacks up completely to the very best and should really please anyone who enjoys Bond or even dislikes Craig. I think if you are looking for action after action then this probably isn't exactly for you as it just doesn't contain that and although some parts can seem slightly like that, it still has that dramatic edge that some movies really seem to lack.
Overall a fine movie and for me ranks right at the top near abouts in a Bond ranking list. Celebrate Bond and this should be looked back on just as we look back on Goldfinger which Is usually considered the very best. I will also add that if you want to see an acting ensemble do well then look no further than this one, just magnificent and a truly remarkable set of cast.