Any honest to God 'Bond' fan, will love this movie....

Rating: 10/10 (13 November 2012)

First off, I am a 007 fanatic...so, do not take this review as if it's from someone who does not understand the Bond universe. I do! I have read most of the Fleming novels (and the more recent ones by different authors) and have seen every Bond movie at least half a dozen times each (some many many more times then that.) I have every movie on VHS, DVD and now on Blu-ray and, leading up to the opening of 'Skyfall', I re- watched EVERY movie (yes ALL) 22 movies again at home. I grew up during the Moore era, but thoroughly enjoy the Connery movies also. I did not see Casino Royale in the theaters only because, after the mostly disappointing Die Another Day, I was someone who felt that they owed Brosnan a much, much better send off then that (and he was practically begging for one more chance until they 'shot' him down too.) That being said, I really liked Casino Royale when I eventually saw it at home. I do think that they could have added more of the Bond music (though you can pick it up if you listen hard enough), but all in all it was a nice reboot for the franchise. Then I went to see Q of S in the theater and was thoroughly disappointed. The editing was awful, but it was an okay action movie, just not a 'Bond' movie (any true 007 fan will know exactly what I mean.) So, I was a little bit skeptical about Skyfall (it being the 50th anniversary movie and all), though I was really pumped after watching all the previews and reading all about it on IMDb.
And now, I've just returned from watching Skyfall in IMAX (highly recommended by the way) and I LOVED IT! Now, I've read a lot of fan reviews that have said "if this is your favorite Bond movie, then you haven't seen them all...or...your not a true fan." Every 'true' Bond fan has their favorite movie, it depends on a lot of different things: like, for instance, when you grew up or which was the first you saw or just how engrossed you are in the whole 'Bond universe.' But, any true Bond fan who did not like this movie must have something seriously against Daniel Craig or the producers (or just be plain crazy!) This movie was done absolutely, 100%, RIGHT! The 007 theme music is back (thank GOD!), the 007 moments are back (the quick quips, the wink, the fixing of the cuff links, the car, the gun etc. etc.), the beautiful locations are there and lastly the movie is NOT afraid to BE a Bond movie. It is not just an ordinary action movie. One which simply moves the hero from 1 big explosion to the next (like Q of S)...this lets Bond, well, just be Bond. He actually has to unravel the mystery and takes us along for the ride. The Bond girl is excellent (and what happens to her, is one heck of a nerve shake.) The villain is the best in years. I've also heard a lot being said about his 'homo-erotic' tendencies...he may be bi-sexual, true, but the scene in question is simply about him trying to make 007 (and the audience) uncomfortable...and he definitely succeeds...then Bond simply gives him a one-liner and throws it right back into his face as if to say, "stop trying to throw me off my game." The movie tends to re-invent it self while still preserving the past. It's beautifully directed and by this time, Craig has BECOME James Bond (it fits him like a finely tailored suit..pun!) And, the ending, though I won't spoil it (I hope I already haven't said too much) is plain and simply...AWESOME!!! I can't wait to see the next one!!! Here's just hoping that they have finally found their 'niche' and continue from this wonderful point and not try to stir things up again (its shaken, not stirred anyway ;-)
Anybody..from the casual fan, to the most hardcore enthusiast , will love this movie. I certainly did..and though I'm not sure if its my favorite (only repeated viewings will eventually tell), I do feel that it is the most fun that I've ever had watching a Bond film for the first time. And, it was my best movie experience in a very very very very long time. I cannot recommend it enough. Go see it...I know I will be seeing it again soon!!! Enjoy!