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Skyfall

2012
Suspense/Thriller
Action
2h 23m
Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Directed by:
Sam Mendes Sam Mendes
Written by:
John Logan John Logan Neal Purvis Neal Purvis Robert Wade Robert Wade
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Starring:
Naomie Harris Naomie Harris Ralph Fiennes Ralph Fiennes Javier Bardem Javier Bardem Albert Finney Albert Finney Judi Dench Judi Dench Daniel Craig Daniel Craig Helen McCrory Helen McCrory Ben Whishaw Ben Whishaw Ola Rapace Ola Rapace Rory Kinnear Rory Kinnear Nicholas Woodeson Nicholas Woodeson Bérénice Marlohe Bérénice Marlohe
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Franchise:
James Bond
Genres:
Suspense/Thriller, Action, Adventure
Countries:
UK, USA
Languages:
English, Japanese, Turkish, Portuguese, Shanghainese
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Skyfall

2012
Suspense/Thriller
Action
2h 23m
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langelundLangelund
Rated 26 Oct 2012
80
84th
Roger Deakins looks good on you, Mr. Bond.
Rated 26 Oct 2012
kasperlKasperL
Rated 05 Nov 2012
80
86th
Awesomely shot. Craig, who has grown comfortably into the role, also impressed me, and he's supported by strong players. The Bond girls fail to deliver, though. They, like burnt-out staples such as gadgets and lame jokes, are however no longer in focus. Rather than another mere reboot, 'Skyfall', my second-favorite of the bunch (after 'Dr. No'), actually feels more like a change of operating system. Fifty years on, the selling point is, for the first time, something as exotic as character drama.
Rated 05 Nov 2012
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 24 May 2019
90
92nd
We're so sorry for Quantum of Solace" Bond gets shot and ends up on sex vacation island. This could’ve been the strongest film in the series if they had the bollocks to cast Timothy Dalton/Pierce in Javier’s role.
Rated 24 May 2019
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 26 Oct 2012
8
84th
Best rat analogy ever.
Rated 26 Oct 2012
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 12 Jan 2013
85
94th
Incredibly entertaining, action is top-notch and perhaps the best Bond opening sequence of all time. A bit more mature and darker than the other instalments. When put to paper the plot feels a bit weak but this didn't bother me during the viewing of this film, felt the film was a great experience.
Rated 12 Jan 2013
baggerBagger
Rated 08 Nov 2012
79
77th
The last 7-8 Bond movies have all tried to deconstruct him, prove him irrelevant or gloriusly have him leap around current trends, only to sort of prove that he was limping behind him. There is a lot you can't do in a Bond movie, so imagine my surprise when Mendes of all people find something that we didn't even know could be done: Making a Bond movie that was really about Bond, and with a final showdown thats pretty tense and un-lampoonable ... by Bond-standards, at least. Also: Roger Deakins!
Rated 08 Nov 2012
markjpMArkjp
Rated 03 Nov 2012
80
70th
I'd like to thank Jaguar, Caterpillar, VW, Seiko, Range Rover, Bose, Sony, Google, Adidas and anyone else involved in financing this nice action film. Solid movie with focus on Bond and M's status as obsolete relics from the cold war. Great performance from Bardem and a little nod to the fans of the good old days.
Rated 03 Nov 2012
beedubBeeDub
Rated 06 Jul 2016
95
91st
Is this the best Bond movie ever? It's certainly in the conversation. Genuinely thrilling, moving, intelligent, and atmospheric, while giving us new insights into the ever-more complex world and fractured psyche of the world's most venerable secret agent. Great theme song, too.
Rated 06 Jul 2016
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 18 Jun 2022
95
91st
On paper it reads like a Dark Knight clone; with a Joker style villain, an Alfred Pennyworth old man sidekick, and an orphan hero. But it excels in execution as a compelling drama by deconstructing James Bond's psychology to show why he's a Lawful Neutral government killer yearning for approval. The fanboy fun also fits: with two great chases and a tense final shootout. And cinematically it's never slow, is beautifully photographed by Deakins, and has Adele sing the best 007 theme ever. Awesome.
Rated 18 Jun 2022
amadeusAmadeus
Rated 05 Nov 2012
62
12th
Dark Spy Rises. House of M. A Storm is Coming. Apocalypse Now. Die, Die My Darling. James Bond and the Chamber of Secrets. Why So Serious?
Rated 05 Nov 2012
imnotlaughinimnotlaughin
Rated 11 May 2013
40
31st
SPOILERS: An ex-agent comes after M and MI6 can't protect her because of some ridiculous pseudo-technological wizardry so 007 has to last-stand it at his parent's ranch with a single rifle and some home-made explosives? Are you fucking kidding me?! This is one of most idiotic, nonsensical plots in the last several years. I mean, the antagonist threw a train at Bond using his cell phone for fuck's sake! Give me a break. At least GoldenEye had a world-threatening scheme to help it along. Pathetic.
Rated 11 May 2013
gideonGideon
Rated 11 Nov 2012
2
59th
Sadly, Skyfall falls short of its immense hype. Some things are done beautifully, others not so much. Deakins' cinematography is brilliant, Bardem is menacing, Mendes is quite on top of his game and Craig more or less delivers. The script, story and too many borrowed elements from other films make this film impress less than I expected. Better than QoS, yet doesn't reach the level of Casino Royale. Skyfall misses the 'soul' of Bond. Next up: Nolan? If you please.
Rated 11 Nov 2012
kingofjewkingofjew
Rated 02 Nov 2012
77
75th
W...T...F? how come i keep reading "best bond" yet?In the top 250 at IMDB?Did i miss something here?Tho the movie was well made, well acted and well directed it had so many flaws.Pacing was off,the best actor(who also gave the best performance)was on screen for like 15 minutes and 4 scenes.The ending was SUCH an anti climax it was ridiculous. And the script/story were so simple..it started off so good but all went downhill from there.. so many things just left unexplained... i felt a bit robbed
Rated 02 Nov 2012
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 20 Nov 2012
69
84th
The entire cast and crew brought their A-game, which elevates this to the same high level achieved by Casino Royale. Notable standouts include Judi Dench with a powerful portrayal of M, Javier Bardem, whose memorable villain comes off as something like the lovechild of Hannibal Lecter and Hans Gruber, and Roger Deakins, who makes Bond look better than ever.
Rated 20 Nov 2012
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 18 Feb 2013
83
78th
It cleverly embraces new and old alike, by tying Craig's Bond to traditional roots planted in Casino Royale, but also by subverting the audience's expectations on age, gender, and sexuality in Bond characters. While the action sequences and godlike-hacking plot points require a huge suspension of disbelief, it still manages to be an incredible thrill ride from start to finish.
Rated 18 Feb 2013
superargoSuperargo
Rated 10 Nov 2012
60
44th
Ehh. The weak, uninspired plotting is what kills it early on, and it strives mightily to recover but never quite manages. Some great scenes and setpieces here and there, but the cliches manage to outweigh the coolness for most of its running time, and the frigging climax plays like HOME ALONE. The reappearance of the Aston Martin was cool, and it'd be kinda nice if Dench got an Oscar nomination, but otherwise kinda bloated and not exactly rewatchable.
Rated 10 Nov 2012
ytadelYtadel
Rated 10 Nov 2012
9
98th
Whatever admitted messiness may be present in its plotting, Skyfall represents a triumph in acting, characterization, theme, pacing, big-screen action, and a huge, huge triumph in cinematography. If Deakins isn't nominated for an Oscar for the decadently beautiful Shanghai tower scene alone, it will represent the worst kind of anti-genre snobbery. As a long-time Bond aficionado, I also enjoyed the full-circle final scene very much. (Ytadel's series ranking: #11 of 24)
Rated 10 Nov 2012
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 15 Nov 2012
70
56th
It feels as if Mendes is trying too hard to do classic Bond. There's all the nods with the classic car, the orient, the silhouette fight scenes, etc.. With all that there's a palpable sense of dilution in becoming a franchise director. Mendes would have been better off making it his own done in his unique creative vision, fan service be damned. Craig is Craig and Javier Bardem turns in another creepy performance worthy of the top Bond villains. We get too few Craig/Bardem scenes together.
Rated 15 Nov 2012
paxtonPaxton
Rated 10 Nov 2012
79
86th
Movie is great. Bardem is great. Here is my qualm: Adele. Why can't she sing the third line of a refrain like a normal person? It's like she forgets that she has a beautiful voice and goes an octave higher than necessary. It's jarring. It doesn't work here, and it really doesn't work in Someone Like You.
Rated 10 Nov 2012
bigsimoBigSimo
Rated 26 Oct 2012
80
75th
Thoroughly beautiful and moving film. Very much Bond, but also very much in a category of its own.
Rated 26 Oct 2012
sophiesophie
Rated 03 Nov 2012
75
68th
This part of the installment is definitely better than Quantum. The plot isn't overwhelming in any way, and surely not complex enough to fill almost two and a half hours, there were some lengthy parts. However, I feel like Skyfall connects the Craig movies nicely to the 007 series. And I loved how the intro reflected the movie (and the theme is awesome!). Not to forget that brilliant performance Bardem gives!
Rated 03 Nov 2012
mrandersen10mrandersen10
Rated 21 Nov 2012
80
78th
Easily one of the best Bond movies. A more reserved, understated take that felt less like a typical Bond and more like a mature, spy thriller. It's not perfect. The plot is too derivative while strangely lacking in emotional weight and suspense. It's reminiscent to the way I felt with the Dark Knight Rises in that I understood what the movie strives for but it falls a bit flat. Perhaps they both overreached trying to hit too many plot/thematic points.
Rated 21 Nov 2012
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 04 Nov 2012
70
54th
It's a bit of a letdown really. But my high expectations is partly to blame. It's actually quite good with exquisite visuals (thanks to Deakins) and a strong and nicely balanced traditional vs. modern thematic element. Craig remains impeccably suited to the role and Bardem proves a great villainous match. Still, Skyfall lacks the freshness, the exhilarating action sequences, and the strong emotional pull that made Casino Royale a cut above the rest.
Rated 04 Nov 2012
mandymandy
Rated 29 Oct 2012
8
92nd
Very enjoyable. Several moments of humour and some great references to the old style bond. Great use of colour, lights, and glass for spectacularly shot locations. A couple of action sequences and some depth of story and character. Solid entertainment.
Rated 29 Oct 2012
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 19 Dec 2016
8
80th
The issue of Bond's fallibility this time around could have been constructed better, but it certainly was a welcome change, and an amazing final showdown featuring teamwork, of all things-with two elderly people yet-adds further freshness. Also praiseworthy is the sinister score and opening credits, Bardem's uniquely creepy baddie, and the beautiful cinematography (the scenes at Skyfall are especially gorgeous). The politics-turned-personal centered on M provides a nice underlying plot too.
Rated 19 Dec 2016
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 22 Nov 2012
92
93rd
I can't really see someone not enjoying this film.
Rated 22 Nov 2012
darkmandarkman
Rated 10 Nov 2012
89
97th
I didn't expect it to be that good. I had a great time from start to finish. The theme song by Adele is awesome, Bardem as the villain is exceptional. And you get some references and gimmicks from the old movies back. The visuals are spectacular too (watched it in 4k).
Rated 10 Nov 2012
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 12 Nov 2012
4
34th
I would just like to say Daniel Craig has understated style and sex appeal, an odd but chiseled facial structure, and a delicious body.
Rated 12 Nov 2012
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 02 Dec 2012
80
75th
"Modern" without just imitating Bourne, and respectful of its past without just imitating Goldfinger, Skyfall strikes a great balance between its many elements to provide a more character-driven Bond story. On the action front each major set piece is expertly staged and memorable, all shot expertly by Roger Deakins, of course. Craig certainly feels at home as Bond, Dench is wonderful, and Bardem can play a villain (but we already knew that). One of the best Bonds so far.
Rated 02 Dec 2012
metalhorsemetalhorse
Rated 16 Feb 2013
95
72nd
The best Bond film ever! A brilliant, surrealistic Jungian fever dream in which the archetypal Self (Bond), in order to be reborn after being "killed" by his Anima (Moneypenny), and in order to heal his psychological scars, must return to the mist-shrouded archetypal womb (Skyfall, "Skyfall is where we start") and battle his archetypal Shadow (Silva) with the help of the archetypal mother (M, "Mommy was very bad") and the archetypal father (Kincade, the gameskeeper).
Rated 16 Feb 2013
supergloosupergloo
Rated 14 Nov 2012
10
93rd
Up until now I've loathed the Daniel Craig Bond films--so I was pleasantly surprised to find Skyfall to be quite excellent. Bravo!
Rated 14 Nov 2012
murravenerMurravener
Rated 11 Nov 2012
95
97th
Perhaps the best Bond in the series' 50-year history, this one concludes the prequel trilogy that Craig started with Casino Royale, now he's set up to return to his roots in the next installment. This one felt both contemporary and traditional all in one, and everything about it was orchestrated to perfection. The series couldn't sustain off only films like this, but installments like these are what keep it alive. Do not miss this one.
Rated 11 Nov 2012
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 14 May 2013
9
91st
Skyfall is a fitting release to celebrate 50 years of 007 and it's one of the best instalments to date. Sam Mendes adds touches of class that call back to the Bond films of old & Daniel Craig has truly made the character his own and takes the role to new depths. Whilst Judi Dench, Naomi Harris, Raplh Fiennes & Javier Bardem make-up a stellar suporting cast. Skyfall is everything you could want from a James Bond film and the overall sense of nostalgia and Britishness is incredibly satisfying.
Rated 14 May 2013
yoohooyoohoo
Rated 16 Mar 2013
90
92nd
The best Bond to date. Well written, acted, beautifully shot, and very suspenseful. All the throwbacks to the old Bonds were amazing as well. Hell of a movie.
Rated 16 Mar 2013
proteraProtera
Rated 26 Nov 2012
89
84th
Skyfall sets out to ask whether a Cold War-era spy agency has any real relevance in the modern world, and it does so beautifully. It's very much a look at the past of James Bond, both as a person and as a series, paying tribute to the past without feeling like it's pandering to the audience, including the appearance of a classic tricked-out DBS. Judi Dench's wonderful performance is a fitting sendoff for M, and indeed, her career, while Javier Bardem plays a wonderfully flamboyant villain.
Rated 26 Nov 2012
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 30 Jun 2013
95
96th
Cool thing I caught: Silva was imitating Bond villains rather than being one himself (his schemes were pretty dead end, flat imitations of Brosnan-era villainy) in order to get attention from his "mother." The one-sided sibling rivalry was also interesting. I mean, strictly psych 101 stuff, but it was kind of cool to see it in a Bond film. Also like how it looped back to the Connery era.
Rated 30 Jun 2013
ripshawryanRipshawryan
Rated 12 Nov 2012
90
82nd
The best Bond film to date. Best action movie Ive seen in a LONG time. Finally a film where the camera isnt bouncing like its on the end of a string through the whole thing, and the Villan is just OP.
Rated 12 Nov 2012
friendo55friendo55
Rated 23 Nov 2012
94
96th
This was nearly a perfect film. I had no idea Roger Deakins was the cinematographer until those great opening credits, and boy does it show. The fight in Shanghai, with the only light source being a moving billboard, is worth the price of admission alone - especially in iMAX. What performances all around - especially Bardem as Silva the former MI6 operative betrayed and wanting revenge. There's so much more I could get into, but don't wanna spoil. I can't wait to watch this again.
Rated 23 Nov 2012
canadianorcanadianor
Rated 14 Jan 2013
90
90th
'Skyfall' feels like a modern Bond, though not due to the new "dark" attitude. 'Skyfall' is modern because, like most movies and television today, it is self-aware. Though I find it annoying in other films, I can accept it for Bond's 50th Anniversary film. To enjoy this movie, you have to know the history of Bond. There are lots of nods and winks in, what would otherwise be, a regular Bond film. This feels like the true beginning to the new Bond era, honoring the past before blowing it away.
Rated 14 Jan 2013
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 26 Dec 2012
31
21st
Definitely my favorite entry in the Home Alone series.
Rated 26 Dec 2012
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 25 Dec 2012
37
34th
aka Home Alone 4.
Rated 25 Dec 2012
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 18 Dec 2012
92
93rd
It's no stretch of the imagination to call this the best-made Bond film of all time, as the franchise has never seen this kind of talent behind the camera before. And more than anything, that might be the biggest takeaway of Skyfall for this franchise: A-list talents who grew up with the series want to work on it. Deakins' cinematography is simply stunning. Whatever threads the story might drop, this one's as tense as they come. Great performances, too. Easily the best Bond film of my lifetime.
Rated 18 Dec 2012
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 22 Oct 2012
64
56th
Skyfall is a fully accomplished film not of espionage, but about espionage -- or even about espionage films --, that finally makes this franchise with Daniel Craig big and connected to our times. It's as muscular as antiquate, classy as rough: a Bond movie that starts like any other -- with expensive locations and unbelievable women --, but that, when Bardem appears on screen, becomes a bright and overwhelming picture about the very future of the character. Quite impressive.
Rated 22 Oct 2012
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 23 Mar 2013
73
59th
Probably the most "art" I've seen in a Bond film: the locales are gorgeously rendered, the female characters are given balance by making the film's sex self-conscious or nonexistent, and Bond's central dilemma of Age is a direct violation of blockbuster code of ethics, appearing to tell us in very Batman tones that heroism is anything but self-sustainable. (The ghost of Nolan is all over this one.) Bardem's villain is hokey madness, but luckily the acting takes away any residual bad taste.
Rated 23 Mar 2013
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 02 Dec 2012
4
70th
I think I prefer Casino Royale's more streamlined purity, but Skyfall isn't far behind, and if it's slightly less elegant it's also more interesting to chew on after the fact. It's a film obsessed with what it means to be Bond, and with death, two things that pretty much go hand-in-hand (though the connection is rarely drawn so explicitly). It's also just damn fine entertainment, with killer action set-pieces, a great villain courtesy Bardem, and eye-popping cinematography from Roger Deakins.
Rated 02 Dec 2012
caprimodecaprimode
Rated 09 Nov 2012
95
95th
Mendes blurs the line between action film in art film, in this fantastically acted, wonderfully shot entry into the 50 y.o. series. Javier Bardem is another memorable villain, but Judi Dench is the main player here that creates layers of emotion in what one expects to be standard popcorn fare. It isn't. This is great cinema that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Rated 09 Nov 2012
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 20 Feb 2013
20
15th
Honestly... what?! The screenplay is painful; mostly consisting of four word sentences allowing characters to tell you exactly what is happening, they're doing, or is supposed to be happening. There is not one thing new here, not one action sequence, concept or scene of any originality or note. Everything here has been seen before. It's could be interchanged for any other Bond/action movie, but Bonds got stubble, so its gritty & real ... yeah? Fuck, I could go on... 2 & half hours... Christ.
Rated 20 Feb 2013
axleblazeaxleblaze
Rated 26 Nov 2012
78
40th
A weird movie. While Casino Royale was an attempt to turn Bond into a modern action movie, Skyfall is like a modern action movie being played at the same time as a bond movie.
Rated 26 Nov 2012
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 30 Apr 2013
84
92nd
Though it misses the mark a couple times, this is exactly what a Bond movie should be. To cap it all off it's beautifully shot by Roger Deakins!
Rated 30 Apr 2013
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 12 Nov 2012
75
65th
I think the hype inflated my expectations past the point of no return, and my experience with Skyfall was worsened as a result. The opening sequences are really well done, but then it seems to meander around with no driving force until Bardem's character is introduced; Bardem is spectacular. While the classic Bond throwbacks were good, I can't help but feel a bit cheated by them, as they provide glimpses of a universe which is no longer on offer. I would love to see a new Bond set in the 60s.
Rated 12 Nov 2012
zaezae
Rated 16 Feb 2013
35
6th
I was never a Bond fan in the first place, so maybe this film is not for me. I just found it too stupid to take seriously (how the hell can an intelligence organization be this fucking incompetent?), and not tongue-in-cheek enough to laugh at.
Rated 16 Feb 2013
entertainmeEntertainMe
Rated 25 Nov 2012
90
93rd
What if they made a Bond movie as a real drama? It turns out to have been a good decision, as was casting Javier Bardem as the villain.
Rated 25 Nov 2012
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 16 Dec 2012
93
75th
I loved this movie! The action is great, the gadgets and scenery is all good, and the movie unexpectedly offers up a lot of good cinematography and a good score. I personally thought the story was really good as well. Bardem is as solid as Craig. I don't care what anyone else says about him. If you like James Bond, you'll love this.
Rated 16 Dec 2012
bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 15 Nov 2012
79
67th
Wonderful cinematography and fantastic acting, but I cannot say I was too enthused with the plot (which seemed to drag quite a bit). I am getting the sinking feeling that all of the new Bond films will always live in the shadow of Casino Royale...
Rated 15 Nov 2012
purgatospurgatos
Rated 12 Nov 2012
67
42nd
Loved the DB5, far and away my favourite character in the movie.
Rated 12 Nov 2012
terrymacterrymac
Rated 23 May 2013
78
79th
This was good fun. There were some elaborate schemes, some fanciful plotting, and a wonderfully creepy villain (Barden was great) - all stuff I enjoy in Bond fims. The cinematography was excellent. Downsides? I wasn't sure sure about the need for the links to previous films, and the score lacked presence. I liked the tense, relatively lowkey, conclusion. Overall, the film has some character which takes it outside of the recent spate of routine fast-paced actioners.
Rated 23 May 2013
sammydeedgesammydeedge
Rated 24 Nov 2012
96
93rd
Bond is back in style. This newest entry has a phenomonal blend of action and character in this movie. Not so actiony, that the characters are stagnant, but not so character based as to be preachy. It also adds some of the traditional bond motifs, but does so in a way that has the modern flair of Criag's bond. I was enthralled, I left the theatre sweating.
Rated 24 Nov 2012
tjlmovfrks23TjlMovFrks23
Rated 18 Nov 2012
85
72nd
The latest bond flick is just exhilarating. from over the top car chasing to awesome bare fighting,"Skyfall" has it all. all of it was credited to director Sam Mendez,whose vision is bold enough to take the bond movie beyond its formula.his dramatic approach toward Bond relationship with "M" showed the other story of how he struggled to keep the MI6 intact.despite a rather dramatic approach,Mendez also haven't forgotten the legacy of the series which make "Skyfall" one of the best bond film ever
Rated 18 Nov 2012
jazzalohaJazzaloha
Rated 17 Dec 2012
46
8th
The film attempts to combine the typical Bond action with more serious dramatic elements, but fails on both counts. It's not a satisfying drama or action film, in my opinion. For example, there is little thought or imagination that went into the action sequences--the way Bond or the villain gets out of jams. The dramatic back-stories between the characters are half-assed as well. The film does look like a million bucks, though (terrific cinematography). (psi:69)
Rated 17 Dec 2012
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 05 Sep 2013
88
78th
An excellent spy thriller/action film that brings a close to this great trilogy of rebooted James Bond films. Javier Bardem is absolutely fantastic as the villain (as he rightly should be) with Daniel Craig and Judi Dench really leaning into their roles three movies in now. The setpieces and action scenes are great, especially the titular scene. Can't be recommended enough as the best and the last of this trilogy.
Rated 05 Sep 2013
badfurdayBadFurDay
Rated 26 Oct 2021
5
40th
Compared to the first two Daniel Craig Bond movies, it's much closer to the Bond formula that I actually slightly enjoy. It's still a really silly movie if you take a moment to think about any character's motivations. Some cool moments throughout, but not enough to save it from feeling dreadfully boring to me overall. The awful hacking scene even by Hollywood standards drags everything down a notch, but at least this one felt like an actual action movie and had really pretty cinematography.
Rated 26 Oct 2021
jlfmJLFM
Rated 30 Jun 2015
65
38th
Too long, too self-important, and too dour. The action is fine (at least you can tell what's happening), the performances are solid, and the Deakins cinematography is striking, but despite its self-proclaimed gravitas, it all feels a bit unremarkable. There's certainly nothing in here as exciting as the opening chase from Casino Royale. And of course, nothing in this film makes any sense when you stop to think about it - and with a nearly 2.5 hour runtime, there's a lot of time for thinking.
Rated 30 Jun 2015
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 29 Nov 2012
86
78th
The 1st Bond film in decades 2 merit its praise. First off it's the most beautiful-looking Bond film ever & brimming w/ great actors. Although Bardem constantly straddles the line between great villain & being simply weird-4-weird's sake, his final act makes him uniquely memorable. Even better, the location jet-setting doesn't seem forced & why Bond goes from point A to point B actually makes sense. All the bullets & blows also come w/ a personal cost & - in what has 2 be a Bond first - subtext.
Rated 29 Nov 2012
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 23 Nov 2014
70
81st
Hands down the best Bond film. Good pace, action, great cast and cinematography, fitting score. The Chinese skyscraper scene - beautifully shot, amazing sequence. The nods to the franchise are spot on and wonderfully executed. Falls slightly short towards the end and with some of the writing, but all in all a thoroughly enjoyable film.
Rated 23 Nov 2014
joojooJooJoo
Rated 17 Nov 2012
3
31st
Am I the only one seeing Dark Knight parallels? Terrorist / 9/11 angle, a psychotic villain disfigured through chemical mishap, identity crisis of protagonist on which he has to question his value and evokes past trauma of childhood (not done nearly as well, though). An unusual direction for the Bond series to go but not bad. Javier Bardem was very good.
Rated 17 Nov 2012
evranaevrana
Rated 16 Feb 2014
58
22nd
The Bond series is an out of date concept and admitting this and building a movie around this admission would not save it. It had visually appealing sequences, but the script was so overwritten, it was hard to enjoy the beautiful scenes. The final Home Alone bit and Bardem's Joker-wannabe characters were the most annoying parts. Also, that initial Istanbul part was one of the most unauthentic "authentic place" starts; how did they manage that by shooting in location, I don't know.
Rated 16 Feb 2014
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 23 Dec 2012
88
86th
Skyfall should silence those who felt disillusioned after Quantum of Solace didn't meet their expectations. It's action packed and very compelling. Though the final action sequence goes a bit too long.
Rated 23 Dec 2012
kito1kito1
Rated 14 Jan 2018
60
47th
It is okay, mostly because of Javier Bardem and his secret island hideout.
Rated 14 Jan 2018
emtiltemtilt
Rated 02 Jan 2013
54
30th
This film looks nice, but it's just too dumb as a whole to be very interesting. They've got some meta-commentary about the franchise going on, but it pretty much just points out the film's own flaws without making anything of them. Honestly, I got very bored watching it because of problems like that.
Rated 02 Jan 2013
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 26 Oct 2013
79
64th
Bond admits to sucking dick. Meta analysis would later reveal the studio took critical analysis of Quantum of Solace to heart thus then giving a subtle nod to the audience that they truly care about how we feel about the franchise. It also gave credence to the notion that some mini-review writers cannot properly apply the "thus-then" phrasing in a non awkward fashion.
Rated 26 Oct 2013
quez2goquez2go
Rated 10 Nov 2012
85
84th
Skyfall is not perfect, but it is the best James Bond movie I have ever seen and likely the best one ever made. It is good enough to even transcend the baggage of being a part of a 50-year franchise and stand on its own as a great movie experience. It's greatest strength is looking at its hero with a fresh perspective and trying to piece together where a man like this would come from. Javier Bardem plays a great villain here, but he is underused and the end is anticlimactic.
Rated 10 Nov 2012
tofoftofof
Rated 14 Aug 2014
1
1st
Horrendous. Shoddy mashup of moments lifted unaltered from Mission Impossible, Sneakers, V for Vendetta, Home Alone... Literally not a moment in the film that credulity isn't stretched to breaking - so much so that it bears repeating. There was not one on-screen detail that didn't have the viewer's mind complaining "but.. it wouldn't happen that way." Add the homophobia and return of gender roles (and reducing Dench's brass-balled M to a damsel in distress) for bad measure.
Rated 14 Aug 2014
milkacowmilkacow
Rated 15 Jul 2018
95
86th
Very good plot. Best bond villain i have ever watched. First ten minutes were in Turkey so it adds extra 10 points. And Silva is the real deal guys. Let him be great again.
Rated 15 Jul 2018
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 07 Jan 2013
70
79th
A good return to solid action for the franchise. Mendes capably navigates a paper thin plot and Bardem raises it up even more.
Rated 07 Jan 2013
ewp805ewp805
Rated 24 Feb 2013
80
72nd
Finally a competent director gets behind the helm of the Bond series. The high production values, good cast, and Sam Mendes behind the camera all help carry the film through the lacking screenplay, leaving us with a solid action film loaded with tons of nostalgia for the 007 fans.
Rated 24 Feb 2013
thewhalerTheWhaler
Rated 08 Dec 2012
90
87th
Never would I think I'd hurry home from seeing a Bond movie to rant and rave about the cinematography until about 35 minutes ago. Pair that with Mendes impeccable ability to pace a movie and one of Bardem's best performances to date and the last 160 minutes flew by. Dench certainly deserves a nod as well; for 77 years old she sure has some spunk left in her.
Rated 08 Dec 2012
newsome92Newsome92
Rated 21 Jan 2013
90
82nd
This is how a bond film should be done. Awesome film, awesome villain and fantastic links to the universe we love.
Rated 21 Jan 2013
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 18 Aug 2015
80
22nd
In Skyfall, Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Rated 18 Aug 2015
kavuKavu
Rated 30 Oct 2012
82
76th
Falls a bit short of my high expectations, but it's still a pretty stellar specimen of the Bond franchise. Visually stunning.
Rated 30 Oct 2012
gondaGonda
Rated 29 Nov 2021
84
35th
The exceptional reception seems to me to be result of the time it was released in than timeless film quality
Rated 29 Nov 2021
nobodyrobotsnobodyrobots
Rated 19 Nov 2012
89
81st
Had an amazing and unique first 2/3, but the final act was pretty run of the mill.
Rated 19 Nov 2012
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 16 Nov 2012
92
88th
There's really nothing wrong here, I don't care what anyone says. Everyone is in top form and firing on all cylinders.
Rated 16 Nov 2012
edkrakedkrak
Rated 01 Nov 2012
45
23rd
For first half of the film nothing interesting happens. Then Bardem shows up, but it's too late to save the film.
Rated 01 Nov 2012
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 14 Dec 2012
86
92nd
The first of Craig's Bond movies breathed a tremendous amount of life back into the Bond movies which had been fumbled and mishandled for the past twenty five years. The subsequent bond movie made me wonder if "Casino Royale" was a fluke and Bond was, indeed, dead. "Skyfall" serves as a resurgence to my steadfast belief that Craig is the best possible pick for Bond, and Bardem's Silva is the best bond villain since Scaramanga.
Rated 14 Dec 2012
magmadiverMagmadiver
Rated 24 Nov 2012
32
5th
eat a dick
Rated 24 Nov 2012
w00dyW00DY
Rated 12 Nov 2012
42
15th
Decent action sequences during the opening and closing half hours. Other than that 'Skyfall' is disappointing. Bond films are ridiculous, and we all know it, so why bother trying to make them into gritty, realistic thrillers.
Rated 12 Nov 2012
dalbozDalboz
Rated 13 Feb 2013
90
93rd
Best James Bond movie in years? I don't know about that, and I've seen every one of them. It's certainly good, and definitely way better than the bleak and disappointing "Quantum of Solace." But I still think that "Casino Royale" was better. At the same time, this does give "Casino Royale" a strong run for its money, and it's good to see them bring back secondary characters like Q. Definitely worth it.
Rated 13 Feb 2013
lexlex
Rated 24 Feb 2013
85
67th
Best Craig Bond yet. The turn to "realism" finally gets to flourish by developing Bond, M and the excellent Javier Bardem villain as characters with some actual depth to them. Pair that up with some epic (and thankfully not frequent) action sequences, great style and this is a real winner. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Rated 24 Feb 2013
farzanFarzan
Rated 16 Jan 2016
82
78th
Mendes works wonders with the camera. The action sequences and the meeting with Silva are wonderful. The plot is a little thin, but it's a Bond film; so that expectation is a little thin itself. However, I love the more political nature of Skyfall and hope they continue down this route in upcoming films. The Craig Bond films are not as exuberant and showy as previous iterations of the series. I understand how fans have been taken aback as a result, but it is still enjoyable satisfying fun.
Rated 16 Jan 2016
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 12 Nov 2012
79
77th
Sam Mendes reignites a fire for 007 after the lackluster previous entry. Surprisingly, 'Skyfall' is a much more personal and contained film for the character that examines Bond's self-perception, his haunted past, and the agency's shortcomings. Think 'The Dark Knight' evolving into a gritty update of 'Home Alone' and you have an idea of what this Bond entry is all about. It is visually sensational and superbly acted, but I'm still waiting for the super spy to have some fun.
Rated 12 Nov 2012
bownBown
Rated 23 Dec 2012
62
14th
The first act is goddamn excellent. And the cinematography is absolutely perfect throughout. But it quickly went downhill after that fantastic rooftop fight, with lengthy meaningless dialogue sections, a nothing villain (however well-acted), and a horrifically poor third act that does everything in its power to shoehorn an origin in when it's James Bond and that COULD NOT BE LESS NECESSARY and then goes on for-fucking-ever. Why are you even HERE, Albert Finney? Go HOME, Albert Finney.
Rated 23 Dec 2012
twincinematwincinema
Rated 18 Feb 2023
90
92nd
A Bond film that looks great, feels great, and is great. After rewatching the entire series prior to this film, the reveal of Moneypenny had me hooting in my living room.
Rated 18 Feb 2023
nimnonimno
Rated 16 Mar 2013
91
91st
I'm so glad this was the last Bond film for Judi Dench. I couldn't stand her - she detracted from every Bond film she appeared in. Skyfall was not up to the gold standard set by Casino Royale, a masterpiece, but it had some moments. The new Q did a great job, I thought and a sly inside joke reference to the Desmond Llewelyn Q was a nice touch.
Rated 16 Mar 2013
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 06 Nov 2012
83
94th
I've made a conscious effort to avoid all the Craig bonds, I've never quite accepted the modern direction (or Craig) but I can now say my faith in the franchise has been restored. Featuring a nice (if sometimes uneasy) mix of old-school Bond and the newer, darker, more mature Bond, "Skyfall" is probably the best entry since Goldeneye. It isn't perfect, the shift to Straw Dogs/Home Alone was lame, and I could do without CGI komodos, but the opening action scenes alone are worth the entry cost.
Rated 06 Nov 2012
morphinapgmorphinapg
Rated 18 Nov 2020
93
92nd
It's my favorite Bond film. The cinematography especially is incredibly impressive, but I love the locations, and the story is simple enough and personal enough that it works well imo, like Casino Royale.
Rated 18 Nov 2020
florvdeFlorVdE
Rated 26 Oct 2012
4
87th
Great setpieces and very well directed in general. Javier Bardem is a memorable villain. The script is solid, though all the "hacking"-stuff is a bit silly.
Rated 26 Oct 2012
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 05 Dec 2012
80
70th
While Skyfall fell victim to one of the same problems I had with QoS - lack of one identified "Bond Girl" - it is in most every other sense a significant upgrade; the action felt more purposeful, the pace was much more suited to James Bond vs. generic action star #431, and the primary villain is not only portrayed by the phenomenal Javier Bardem, but is simply *better*. Would've liked to have seen mention of either Vesper or Mathis. The Bond reboot is moving in the right direction. See Skyfall!
Rated 05 Dec 2012
djrossdjross
Rated 05 Sep 2014
35
19th
Effort has been expended to increase the sophistication, pursuing themes to do with changing times and getting old, but despite the general classiness of the production, the feelings of tedium and meaninglessness associated with this franchise gradually dominate. The very simple story about the vengeful desires of a rogue agent might conceivably be understood as an allegory about the West creating its own monsters, but the film is ultimately a defence of the need for a secret security apparatus.
Rated 05 Sep 2014
semioticussemioticus
Rated 16 Oct 2021
79
66th
This movie gets everything as right as a Bond movie can. Much better directed than the two previous installments, and even though the plot drags at points and exposition is slightly putting off, it's a thoroughly enjoyable movie.
Rated 16 Oct 2021
filliganFilligan
Rated 16 Nov 2012
93
87th
I have to make a confession: I'm not a Bond fan. In fact, the only Bond films I've seen are those since Daniel Craig has donned the title. I don't dislike the films, they've just never been a part of my life. I have to say, though, that Skyfall - Bond or not - is an impeccable action film - just bloody impeccable. Mendes is a powerful orchestrator (the Nolan influence is there but only just), Deakins deserves an Oscar, and Bardem is an absolute delight in the villain role. Intense fun.
Rated 16 Nov 2012

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