A Flawed but Charming Bond - Watch it if you are Brave Enough to Embrace Change

Rating: 7/10 (8 November 2012)

007- Bond...James Bond is a genre that is supposed to operate within strict parameters of predefined structure. A structure that was created decades ago. Skyfall bravely breaks all the rules and reaffirms change is inevitable. If you want to watch just another Bond flick, then Skyfall will most probably disappoint you. It is not the typical Bond film where you forget to breath until the film is over and Bond emerges victorious- as as unscathed as freshly cast stainless steel- nothing less than a super hero.
But if you want are brave enough to get in touch with reality, portrayed with mesmerizing cinematic visuals, Skyfall is a must watch. This movie gives you everything that you were not expecting and still is a fun ride. The action is good but not up to the mark in comparison to other Bond movies (with the exception of the beginning chase and train-roof sequence). The script was not compact enough but offered an additional perk of thought-provoking, brilliant dialogues.
Skyfall is more about maturity and intellect and less about glamor. It marks a transition - Skyfall - is a film about a system that backlashes on its benefactors. A guardian who a is a cold-blooded murderer with purpose and no regret. A villain who is wronged and hurt but still has style and humor. And finally, a hero who is imperfect and old but committed and invincible in essence.
PS: The title sequence is a treat - typical 007 - one of the best when compared to other Bond films.