A Fun Film for a Thinking Mind

Rating: 7/10 (9 November 2012)

I don'y want to write a review, but from what everyone else is saying on this god forbidden website, I have forced myself to do so. I think this is the best Bond film to date.
What makes this film work so well, though, is not the intricate plot (which does have some issues), but the thematics and direction. Sam Mendes is not necessarily the best (I consider American Beauty to be very overrated), but he really deals with the script in a professional and wonderful matter. And with the help of the great Roger Deakins, Mendes makes this the most visually pleasing Bond film to date; showing what makes or breaks these films is not the lead, but the men behind the camera.
Most importantly though, this is the most intelligent Bond film. Some serious themes are brought upon, such as redemption and the long battle of tradition vs. innovation. The redemption theme is rather obvious, but it is interestingly enough found within the three leads. Along with their blue eyes, M, Silva, and Bond, all are looking for redemption, but in different ways. This really develops the characters. The battle of old of new is also obvious, but I think more interesting. Not only does it provide a great way to include nostalgic Bond memorabilia, but it also has great commentary on spy films themselves. Spy films are so focused on technology, nowadays, that god awful CGI special effects take away from the film. Skyfall turns this on its head, showing that a spy film can be even better without all of the hustle and bustle of "exploding pens".
Skyfall is far more than a James Bond film, and action films as a whole. Not only is it entertaining and visually pleasing, but also provides more to eat on for those who like to look at film analytically. If you have a good grasp on literature or film, then you should definitely check Skyfall out for a fun, yet thoughtful, ride.