tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post4789711676680321408..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Skyfall (2012)Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-5216695869995195112012-12-10T17:42:09.381-08:002012-12-10T17:42:09.381-08:00The movie ends with these big letters that say 50 ...The movie ends with these big letters that say 50 years of Bond, James Bond will Return, to tell you the truth, I think they've brought Bond to his maximum expression here, looking forward to whats coming next. Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-37059156895732648312012-12-10T09:34:57.477-08:002012-12-10T09:34:57.477-08:00Good review. I’m very glad that after 50 years Bon...Good review. I’m very glad that after 50 years Bond still manages to remain relevant which is very, very impressive and I hope they keep it going too.Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-8321501103969890902012-12-07T04:31:35.395-08:002012-12-07T04:31:35.395-08:00Same thing happens to me with Quantum of Solace, I...Same thing happens to me with Quantum of Solace, I left the theater feeling unimpressed, but I want to re-watch it anyways, to see if it really is as vapid as I remember. <br /><br />Looking forward to more Craig Bond! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-37869133783952957412012-12-06T06:14:11.771-08:002012-12-06T06:14:11.771-08:00Bravo indeed!
You're right up is terrific her...Bravo indeed!<br /><br />You're right up is terrific here Fran. <br /><br />I would only add that Skyfall is really a work of art as you describe articulately here. It's just beautiful.<br /><br />It's strange because I had virtually no memory of Quantum Of Solace after seeinng it. Nothing left an impression with me. Nothing stayed with me. I couldn't tell you a thing about it today or the week after I saw it. I will be watching it again soon for that reason.<br /><br />But Skyfall, I mean, that really resonates with you after watching it. It has such visual power as well as plot. The contrast is stark.<br /><br />Honestly I wish they could go back and fix Quantum's deficiencies to make it a more memorable sophmore outing because Craig is a terrific pick as Bond. Casino Royale and Skyfall are two of the best!SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-14008239728980047362012-12-04T15:19:55.045-08:002012-12-04T15:19:55.045-08:00LLJ: To me Quantum of Solace was just boring, it n...LLJ: To me Quantum of Solace was just boring, it needed more oomph for a Bond film. I'd like to give it a re-watch though. <br /><br />Agree, Dalton was a good Bond, though not the most popular. Moore's A View to a Kill and Dalton's The LIving Daylights were my intro to Bond films so I love them just for that, wouldnt mind checking out both of Dalton's Bond films actually, havent seen them in ages! <br /><br />Teddy: Too bad about that, I agree, Solace needed more action, it was sorely missing and that aint a good thing in a bond film. Skyfall might not be the most action packed, but its intriguing and well acted, loved that about Skyfall. But hey, that 20 minute action sequence in the beginning of the film was amazing! <br /><br />Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-69846293205869341292012-12-04T15:04:06.110-08:002012-12-04T15:04:06.110-08:00The only problem with Quantum of Solace was that t...The only problem with Quantum of Solace was that they copped-out with regards to the running time (and the bastards got away with it as well, thats how gullible the movie-going public can be sometimes), it was only 1:46 instead of the usual 2:22, there should have been another half-hour and another two massive and major action sequences in that last extra half-hour. Strickly speaking though that was the ONLY problem with Quantum Of Solace, it was quite a good film but the way they copped-out and denied audiences those extra 30 minutes of action was totally unforgivable. I hate it when movie-going audiences are conned and jipped in that way by the money grubbing bastards who produce movies, still at least they seem to have redeemed themselves somewhat with Skyfall.teddy crescendonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-18397138913410966222012-12-04T13:00:51.267-08:002012-12-04T13:00:51.267-08:00I don't mind change. I'm cool with Craig. ...I don't mind change. I'm cool with Craig. He's probably not my favorite Bond, but he's in the mix. That said, Quantum of Solace was one of the worst-edited action films I've ever seen.<br /><br />I thought Tim Dalton was a really underrated Bond. I like to put Licence to Kill into the ol' BD player whenever I want some satisfying revenge stuff and some good action scenes.LLJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-60970981771736074682012-12-04T04:34:31.754-08:002012-12-04T04:34:31.754-08:00@Vladimir: Agree!
@Jack Thursby: This is the same...@Vladimir: Agree!<br /><br />@Jack Thursby: This is the same thing that happpened to me, Skyfall made me like Craig as Bond, the film won me over as you say. <br /><br />The thing about the bomb, the way I see it, maybe he had everything planned really far ahead? <br /><br />Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-44500109634182018172012-12-04T01:27:59.836-08:002012-12-04T01:27:59.836-08:00Yeah I didn't really enjoy Casino Royale or Qu...Yeah I didn't really enjoy Casino Royale or Quantum of Solace but this film managed to finally win me around to liking Daniel Craig as Bond.<br /><br />Loved the visuals. The burning house and glass building sequences were superb. The film managed to both embrace and chuck out a lot of Bond traditions.<br /><br />Eager to see what they do for the next film.<br /><br />P.S. The only thing that bugged me is how Silva had that bomb set up to blow up the underground train??Jack Thursbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101157160144955486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-87826881490689004542012-12-04T00:55:49.988-08:002012-12-04T00:55:49.988-08:00I loved that one, and I liked the opening credits,...I loved that one, and I liked the opening credits, amazing visuals, lined to following moments of the film. Vladimirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04194499922055415291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-85840511272118069832012-12-03T20:01:36.941-08:002012-12-03T20:01:36.941-08:00I had that very same reaction when I last saw Quan...I had that very same reaction when I last saw Quantum of Solace, which by the way I really didn't love a lot...but on this new one, I think they did a fine balancing act of pleasing the die hard Bond fan by including many of the staples we expect from a bond film, and bringing in new elements. I liked that a lot about Skyfall, it didnt forget it was a Bond film the way Quantum of Solace did. On this one, you feel like it's Bond, only not as silly as in other films, its a more serious take of the character. <br /><br />Some don't like that, they like their Bond with gadgets and lazers coming out watches and stuff like that, I like that version too, but I'm digging this new take on him as well. I like the fact that their trying new stuff instead of repeating cliches all the time. <br /><br />The gadgets are still in Skyfall, but in a minimal way, they still form an integral parta of the story. A Bond fan should be happy with Skyfall I think, that credit sequence is awesome, at times I felt like I was watching a bond film from the 60's.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-86250544402301749582012-12-03T19:36:27.153-08:002012-12-03T19:36:27.153-08:00As much as I liked Skyfall, I have to say, I REALL...As much as I liked Skyfall, I have to say, I REALLY don't like the direction the Bond series has been taking since Casino Royale. Daniel Craig's two (yeah, I like to pretend Quantum of Solace doesn't exist) Bond films are just so unlike Bond films, that it annoys me. And the lack of gadgets REALLY bugs me, since the series has lacked them for ten years and three movies now! A Bond movie doesn't need to have gadgets, but when they've been missing for that many movies, it'd be like if they removed the gunbarrel sequence!Chris Hewsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566568274862884325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-45342987816516005662012-12-03T13:07:08.039-08:002012-12-03T13:07:08.039-08:00Thanks Christine, agree with ya, this bond is vuln...Thanks Christine, agree with ya, this bond is vulnerable yet kicks ass when he has too. I liked how they adressed the fact that Bond is getting old and isn't a "Young Pup" anymore, he displays an amount of wear and tear on this film. <br /><br />That would be an interesting article, "who is the best Bond?" I guess they all have their charm in a way...so there's that, but I've turned into a huge fan of Craig's take on the character. This films have gone as far as turning the previous films into jokes in a way. Im not saying I don't love the old ones, cause I do, but by comparison they seem silly. <br /><br />I too want to watch Skyfall again, as soon as it gets to dvd, or maybe a revisit in the theater would be awesome. Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-71015189519541835622012-12-03T12:57:55.780-08:002012-12-03T12:57:55.780-08:00While I suppose there will always be naysayers out...While I suppose there will always be naysayers out there that say Sean Connery is the best Bond ever and/or still have trouble accepting Craig as 007, I am totally on board with the new and improved Bond. <br /><br />I loved Casino Royale and the revamped series - and I very much enjoy Daniel Craig's take on the secret agent. He's made him vulnerable and emotional, but not to the point that he loses his cool. He's fierce, loyal, and one bad-ass dude.<br /><br />Skyfall is an excellent film. I wanted to watch it all over again the minute it ended. I can't say that for any other Bond films - or for very few films of any genre.<br />I too, would give it 5 out of 5. <br /><br />Great write-up :) Christine Haddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16932508146588027867noreply@blogger.com