SKYFALL

Movie review:*

The newest James Bond (007) film was just that a true film, not some popcorn flick. I have seen every Bond movie to date and this is by far the best. Most 007 movie have video game like violence that results in video game death which equals many lives and a massive regenerative ability. However, Skyfall only had one scene that I count with such goofy death and  non-death. 

The story was great. Taking us deep into the past of Bond and giving us a little taste of what made him who he is. The first 10 to 20 minutes are so full of action and chippy dialogue that you will find yourself immersed in the world and unaware of your true surroundings.  The next act ( I see this movie as a 4 act not the typical 3 act) shows us a Bond we have never seen, down on his luck and just a drunk. It was great! I did not see it coming. The dialogue was well written in a dark comedic tone. The M agency also has a few unfriendly encounters during this part and rolling into act 3. M herself is under fire for basically being old and using an old approach to today's computer world. Guess she still plays pong.

The villain shows up during the middle acts, he is the best one since Goldeneye. A ex spy turned bad guy because he was wronged. I know, its an old and often used background for any action movie villain. It works well in this one due to the things he and Bond have in common.

The final act is just like the first, non stop action with dry witted humor peppered in between gun shots. As always Bond prevails and saves the day, but we do suffer a loss this time. A dear friend is killed and a new one is born. I should say 2 old friends because the car 007 drives is destroyed and it was the one from the original 007 days. This is one movie you need to catch on the big screen. I saw it in IMAX and it was a grand experience. 

As for the song, I hear it is a lock for an Oscar nomination, I hated it. Then again the only Bond song I ever liked was by Duran Duran ( A View to a Kill). I might have dropped a spoiler or 2 but they are minor.
* I did this for fun. I saw the movie at The Grand 18 in Winston Salem and Kim White took me. I did not pay so maybe I am a true movie critic. LOL