Totally awesome. Bond at his very best

Rating: 8/10 (3 November 2012)

This is the Bond movie which the fans have been waiting for. After the very disappointing Quantum of Solace, Skyfall brings the series back on track and it does that splendidly well. Right from the adrenaline boosting opening action/chase sequence to the development of characters, this is among the top 5 entries in the series which recently celebrated 50 years. There are references to Bond's past which hasn't been touched in any of the other movies. Daniel Craig again essays the intense Bond to perfection. Judi Dench gets extended screen time here as M and she is as old and as good as usual. Ralph Fiennes as her boss is competent. But the real show stopper is Javier Bardem. With hair reminiscent of Christopher Walken in one of the Roger Moore flicks, he is evil personified as he destroys everything in his path of vengeance. The background score is haunting with Adele performing a terrific "Skyfall". The direction is terrific with Sam Mendes shooting some really great scenes in some of the most scenic locales of the world. The second half of the movie belongs to him and will keep you on the edge of your seats.Overall, this is Bond at his very best and should not be missed by any fan of Bond or good thrillers. 4 out of 5.