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    Written November 11, 2012

    Bring back Sean Connery

    by bartab

    Die hard Bond fans might like this movie. I thought it was a 2 1/2 hour bore. I should have saved $15 and seen something else. Missing were the exotic locations ,the gadgets, action and a plot. Daniel Craig looked tired through the movie.The movie spent the last 30 minutes blowing up an old mansion.Javier Bardem plays the villain not very convincingly .Missing was the coin toss and CO2 canister(whatever it was) from ?No Country for Old Men?.If he had it in this movie it would have been the best gadget. To be fair if you saw the action in the trailers don?t expect much more.The movie was ½ hour too long.The theater I saw it in was packed. There were plenty of people nodding off and a few people did exit early.

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    Written November 10, 2012

    Good, but not really Bond

    by Loud Mime

    After enduring over 30 minutes of pre-movie trailers and promotions, Skyfall finally got moving. It's plot is good, but strung out. Each chase scene is too long and supported by repetitive music that cues you into believing the action is as intense as the orchestra's score. The Bond gimmicks are gone, leaving Daniel Craig on his own; this creates a Bond that is less reliant on the tools of his trade and more on his personal skills. In lieu of the typical Bond stuff, the movie returns to Bond themes of yesteryear, which are amusing at first, but a bit stretched as the movie reaches its end. The returns to the old Bond are all that makes this movie a Bond movie at all.

    This is an introduction to a new Bond. I like what this movie promises, but I wish for the Bond gimmicks to return, along with a more Bond-ish villain with better development. This is a movie that is entertaining and stands well on its own; it's worth seeing. Just show up 20 minutes late.

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    Written November 25, 2012

    Classic Bond Formula

    by justplainbill

    Another exciting bond story with the usual heroic stunts and beautiful women. The new Q is quite good, and will be fun to watch in future shows. The stunts and special effects are spectacular, especially the subway derailment and the eerie effect of the damage to the antagonist's teeth from a failed cyanide attempt. Nothing new in this story, but classic Bond ... and Daniel Craig is just as good as Sean Connery. IMO, he is the first worthy successor to Connery as 007.

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  • So-so
    Written November 19, 2012

    Bond movies are just not the same :(

    by lackford

    Bond movies are just not the same without all the gadgets! Bond used to be like McGiver on steroids but skyfall fell short for me. Got boring towards the end. Its a rental. Javier Bardem though, was exceptional as Silva. A villan with a sense of humor. Great acting!

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    Written November 13, 2012

    007 directors have forgotten what makes bond

    by Goaldriven07

    I think the directors have forgotten the reason we come to see 007 is for his cool gadets, his ability to seduce the woman and lets not forget his cars full of surprises. Bourne Identity James bond is not and should try to be. There was more action and gadets in spy kids. I tried to get my oldest son excited to about 007 the way my Dad and I use too. How will he ever escape? What new toy will get him out of danager. The 007 franchise is not only losing me but my 17 year was completely let down and could believe this was a movie I would bring him too.

    • 13 out of 20 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 10, 2012

    Deeply disappointing

    by ghansen123

    Let me begin by saying that I've pretty much enjoyed every Bond movie I've ever seen.

    Skyfall is a complete stinker. It's a campy montage of Bond movies past. Weak female characters (i.e., none of them can shoot well; none of them are mysterious/intriguing; each one's contribution to the "plot" is their weakness/failures/etc.).

    The plot was ridiculous...I'm all for the suspension of disbelief when it comes to Bond movies, but this was just beyond absurd. Flat performance by Daniel Craig. Literally, the best part of the movie was Adele's "Skyfall" during the opening credits. Even though this will undoubtedly be a box-office smash, this is easily the worst, most forgettable Bond movie I've ever seen.

    Don't go. It will just make you angry.

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    Written November 14, 2012

    All the Bond elements are there and it is a good one!

    by Nacho Baggo

    Bond fans must go and see the tweaks and franchise moves. This time Bond isn't saving the world. He's saving MI6. More action and less Bond women, though.
    Javier Bardem is confident & creepy and the stunts are the best in a long while.
    Mendes tells a flowing story with great shots of Shaghai, creat chase scenes, a tough underwater scene, and if you scared of heights he plays on that, too.
    Way better than the last Bond and many future seeds are planted.
    Full price okay.

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    Written November 26, 2012

    Carries on the Bond tradition ...

    by Spieler

    Not bad.
    One of the reasons I always like the 007 series is that they are just corny enough to be fun.
    This one isn't quite there as it tries to take itself a bit too serious, but I'm still glad that I saw it.

    • 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written November 12, 2012

    Skyfall

    by ivylovesmovies

    Well worth it, a must see on the big screen. I love all Bond movies
    The acting was excellent, cinematography was fantastic. It was the most different Bond yet.
    Not a lot of Bond girl moments

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    Written November 10, 2012

    Skyfall

    by aashleyitrt

    I have been a Bond fan for over 30 years. This is definitely a must see! They do a great job tying in some of the old information with the new plot!

    • 46 out of 86 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written November 11, 2012

    COULD HAVE STAYED HOME AND WATCHED SHOWTIME..

    by sunshine1295

    I say so so as Daniel Craig is a fairly good actor and somewhat pleasing to watch. After all the hype to sell this movie, it was a letdown for sure. I fell asleep on and off after the opening sequence. I doubt I would go to see any more Bond films. Will wait for them to hit my movie channel at home. Waste of money at the theatre.......

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    Written November 13, 2012

    Good But Many Plot Holes

    by galesmail

    First of all the whole family enjoyed this movie. There was lots of action and beautiful locations. The female members of the group always enjoy seeing Daniel Craig. Having said that, there are a lot of plot holes that caused some of the group to be confused (duplicate bullet holes and a sort of home alone scenario.) Go you'll enjoy it but don't expect logic and a clear plot.

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  • So-so
    Written December 22, 2012

    Going Back In Time

    by cu_atthemoveez

    I really looked forward to this movie. It was not as interesting or exciting as the three or four Bond movies before it. I realized this is because it is a transition film. They put the inept female agent behind a desk. They portrayed the female M who didn't believe in Bond and made a decision that weakened him physically as inept and a poor shot. Also she made him cry which makes him weak emotionally. Then he became just another guy who promised a victim of human trafficking help, but got her injured and then killed in the end. After this he says her death is just a "waste of good scotch". The "sexist, misogynistic dinosaur" is back. He's an unpleasant fellow and a bore. He's the reason I could never watch more than half an hour of a Sean Connery or Roger Moore Bond film without falling asleep. RIP Bond. You really did die in the beginning of the film. On a positive note, I am very grateful this was a free movie ticket and I didn't spend any money to see this.

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  • Must Go!
    Written November 10, 2012

    Restoring original Bond suspense and action

    by Leader61

    From the franchise standard action packed opening sequence to the plot twists found in London, Shanghai and Scotland, this Bond was a throw back to the 007's of the 1960's. Daniel Craig emulates an aging MI6 agent dealing with the agony of a lost childhood, deteriorating skills and addictions that effect his mental sharpness. The atypical Bond villain played by Javier Bardem was fascinating. He brought a coolness and intellect that challenged 007 in his pursuit to protect Queen and Country. Skyfall left me wanting more Bond and with great anticipation of the next chapter.


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    Written November 18, 2012

    SKYFALL

    by greglammers

    WARNING: SPOILERS!

    Halfway through the movie, Craig Daniels' ear hair is showing. It was distracting. Thankfully, it's gone by the second half.

    Bond's long fall from the train bridge into water, after being shot by accident, and surviving, isn't realistic. Perhaps showing clearer the woman who saves him would help in making this scene more realistic and believable.

    Javier Bardem's character could have caused more uncomfortableness. I don't know how, but it could've been taken further.

    The easily disposable nature of Bond villain henchmen is tired. To make it more realistic, at least a few should have caused more injury and be harder to kill.

    When Bond's female interest dies form a gunshot, there was no blood! There should've been blood here. Without it, the scene looks purposely sterile to keep the audience from feeling too uneasy. Blood is the answer here, damn the audience's unease.

    I was left with wanting more. I guess that's what makes it a great franchise.

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