Bond number three for Daniel Craig – and, with Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes (American Beauty, 1917) at the helm, Skyfall is a dramatic, risk taking spectacle and comfortably sits among the all-time greats of the 50 year-old franchise.
The thrills and spills remain as from Istanbul to Hong Kong, Macau to London, Bond finds himself up against arch-villain Silva (Javier Bardem – Being the Ricardos, Biutiful). A former agent himself, Silva has a very personal grudge against M (Judi Dench – Philomena, Shakespeare in Love). Cue M at the centre of the action that is, for a Bond film, restrained, solemn yet full of wry humour and deep sadness. With breathtaking cinematography (Roger Deakins) and Adele providing the theme song, Skyfall sees so many of its pieces coming together to create a Bond crammed with great twists and turns that can leave you somewhat breathless and elated.
Nominated for 5 Oscars in 2013 including cinematography (Roger Deakins’ 10th nomination), soundtrack (Thomas Newman’s 11th nomination) and editing, won 2 (best song, sound editing).
Rating: 87%
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