arnold layne Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Obvious cupcake article is obvious.http://www.thegadflypress.com/2012/11/five-reasons-why-skyfall-was-terrible.htmlDon't read if you haven't seen the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H. Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 That article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 ^ I have a feeling Skyfall is going to become one of those movies people choose to hate just because it's popular and because of the hype. Also, there will be those who refuse to accept that a James Bond film can be anything but a mindless action movie or my personal favorite, "once you've seen one you've seen them all" which is totally incorrect.Anyone else find it weird how so many chicks are into James Bond now? For a long time it seemed like it was strictly a guy thing. Daniel Craig must be the answerFair assumption. A lot of my female friends think he's hot. Two girls I work with went alone to see the movie after and commented that they liked it best when Craig's shirt was off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Craig does look the best Bond without his shirt off. I am sure everyone is sick of chest hairs. I don't know about that James Bond. Casino Royale is still beloved by fans. I do think QoS will start gaining appreciation. It wasn't the best Bond but it was no DAD or Moonraker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Obvious cupcake article is obvious.http://www.thegadfly...s-terrible.htmlDon't read if you haven't seen the film.The article focuses on the ending. I did have a few problems with the ending myself. I thought it was the weakest part of the film. It seemed a little, contrived somehow and padded. Like they had run out of ideas. that Scottish bloke is a sort of walking cliché to get easy laughs. And I seemed to miss the bit where M was mortally wounded. How was she wounded? She was fine one minute and then just turned-up with a bleeding arm the next!I disagree about Silva. True, he wouldn't make my 'top ten baddies list', but I liked him in the scenes in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Obvious cupcake article is obvious.http://www.thegadfly...s-terrible.htmlDon't read if you haven't seen the film.The article focuses on the ending. I did have a few problems with the ending myself. I thought it was the weakest part of the film. It seemed a little, contrived somehow and padded. Like they had run out of ideas. that Scottish bloke is a sort of walking cliché to get easy laughs. And I seemed to miss the bit where M was mortally wounded. How was she wounded? She was fine one minute and then just turned-up with a bleeding arm the next!I disagree about Silva. True, he wouldn't make my 'top ten baddies list', but I liked him in the scenes in London.When she was shooting at one of Silva's henchmen in Skyfall she got shot in the hip. It was when Bond asked her if she was hurt and she said "just my pride" or something to that extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Obvious cupcake article is obvious.http://www.thegadfly...s-terrible.htmlDon't read if you haven't seen the film.The article focuses on the ending. I did have a few problems with the ending myself. I thought it was the weakest part of the film. It seemed a little, contrived somehow and padded. Like they had run out of ideas. that Scottish bloke is a sort of walking cliché to get easy laughs. And I seemed to miss the bit where M was mortally wounded. How was she wounded? She was fine one minute and then just turned-up with a bleeding arm the next!I disagree about Silva. True, he wouldn't make my 'top ten baddies list', but I liked him in the scenes in London.When she was shooting at one of Silva's henchmen in Skyfall she got shot in the hip. It was when Bond asked her if she was hurt and she said "just my pride" or something to that extent. It was a quick scene, she would have been dead if Bond didn't kill the guy. Loved her dirty bombs though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Obvious cupcake article is obvious.http://www.thegadfly...s-terrible.htmlDon't read if you haven't seen the film.The article focuses on the ending. I did have a few problems with the ending myself. I thought it was the weakest part of the film. It seemed a little, contrived somehow and padded. Like they had run out of ideas. that Scottish bloke is a sort of walking cliché to get easy laughs. And I seemed to miss the bit where M was mortally wounded. How was she wounded? She was fine one minute and then just turned-up with a bleeding arm the next!I disagree about Silva. True, he wouldn't make my 'top ten baddies list', but I liked him in the scenes in London.When she was shooting at one of Silva's henchmen in Skyfall she got shot in the hip. It was when Bond asked her if she was hurt and she said "just my pride" or something to that extent. It was a quick scene, she would have been dead if Bond didn't kill the guy. Loved her dirty bombs thoughI agree. I also think it was highly satisfying during this whole thing that the first "fuck" in a James Bond movie was delivered by Judi Dench. I cannot believe how many people/reviews are saying the third act is the weakest. That was my favorite part of the film! To each their own of course. I thought it worked well because the whole film builds to that. The pacing of the whole film was perfect. Edited November 13, 2012 by James Bond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Obvious cupcake article is obvious.http://www.thegadfly...s-terrible.htmlDon't read if you haven't seen the film.The article focuses on the ending. I did have a few problems with the ending myself. I thought it was the weakest part of the film. It seemed a little, contrived somehow and padded. Like they had run out of ideas. that Scottish bloke is a sort of walking cliché to get easy laughs. And I seemed to miss the bit where M was mortally wounded. How was she wounded? She was fine one minute and then just turned-up with a bleeding arm the next!I disagree about Silva. True, he wouldn't make my 'top ten baddies list', but I liked him in the scenes in London.When she was shooting at one of Silva's henchmen in Skyfall she got shot in the hip. It was when Bond asked her if she was hurt and she said "just my pride" or something to that extent. It was a quick scene, she would have been dead if Bond didn't kill the guy. Loved her dirty bombs thoughSame. Even if she's a terrible shot, the dirty bombs were ace Obvious cupcake article is obvious.http://www.thegadfly...s-terrible.htmlDon't read if you haven't seen the film.The article focuses on the ending. I did have a few problems with the ending myself. I thought it was the weakest part of the film. It seemed a little, contrived somehow and padded. Like they had run out of ideas. that Scottish bloke is a sort of walking cliché to get easy laughs. And I seemed to miss the bit where M was mortally wounded. How was she wounded? She was fine one minute and then just turned-up with a bleeding arm the next!I disagree about Silva. True, he wouldn't make my 'top ten baddies list', but I liked him in the scenes in London.When she was shooting at one of Silva's henchmen in Skyfall she got shot in the hip. It was when Bond asked her if she was hurt and she said "just my pride" or something to that extent. It was a quick scene, she would have been dead if Bond didn't kill the guy. Loved her dirty bombs thoughI agree. It was highly satisfying that the first "fuck" in a James Bond movie was delivered by Judi Dench. I cannot believe how many people/reviews are saying the third act is the weakest. That was my favorite part of the film! To each their own of course. I thought it worked well because the whole film builds to that. The pacing of the whole film was perfect.So I wasn't hearing things when I thought she said fuck Agreed on the third act, it was my favorite. If we split the acts up as Istanbul/Lonodn/China as act one, downtown London as act two and, you know, as act three, the third act is certainly my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H. Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) I thought the ending was fantastic. It was cool seeing Bond forced into a 'Burn Notice' situation. The irony of seeing one of the most power women in England fighting for her life with pipe bombs in a shack in Scotland was great.What made it even better was that her character got revelation out of it, and stopped viewing Bond as a disposable item.I liked the 'waves' of bad guys... It didn't seem far fetched or outlandish to me .I mean it wasn't unique, it's been done before, but I thought the film pulled it off very well, and tastefully. Edited November 13, 2012 by LiveFromNormal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Oh yes. I remember it now. It seems, understated, considering she dies! My favourite stuff in the film was the Tube chase but I liked the Istanbul (one of the best ever PTSs), Macau stuff and the ending. The Scottish stuff seemed to run out of steam quickly.Is it just me or was there a mention of his parents being killed in that house? During the scene where the Scottish bloke shows M the priesthole - supposingly the place Bond hid? Bond's parents died climbing in the Alps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Oh yes. I remember it now. It seems, understated, considering she dies! My favourite stuff in the film was the Tube chase but I liked the Istanbul (one of the best ever PTSs), Macau stuff and the ending. The Scottish stuff seemed to run out of steam quickly.Is it just me or was there a mention of his parents being killed in that house? During the scene where the Scottish bloke shows M the priesthole - supposingly the place Bond hid? Bond's parents died climbing in the Alps. I was under the impression that Kincaid got the news and told Bond and he hit. No mention of them killed in the house that I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Oh yes. I remember it now. It seems, understated, considering she dies! My favourite stuff in the film was the Tube chase but I liked the Istanbul (one of the best ever PTSs), Macau stuff and the ending. The Scottish stuff seemed to run out of steam quickly.Is it just me or was there a mention of his parents being killed in that house? During the scene where the Scottish bloke shows M the priesthole - supposingly the place Bond hid? Bond's parents died climbing in the Alps. I was under the impression that Kincaid got the news and told Bond and he hit. No mention of them killed in the house that I know. You see Bond hates the house for some reason. I am probably mixing it up with Batman! Did it verify that they were killed on a climbing accident though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Oh yes. I remember it now. It seems, understated, considering she dies! My favourite stuff in the film was the Tube chase but I liked the Istanbul (one of the best ever PTSs), Macau stuff and the ending. The Scottish stuff seemed to run out of steam quickly.Is it just me or was there a mention of his parents being killed in that house? During the scene where the Scottish bloke shows M the priesthole - supposingly the place Bond hid? Bond's parents died climbing in the Alps. I was under the impression that Kincaid got the news and told Bond and he hit. No mention of them killed in the house that I know. You see Bond hates the house for some reason. I am probably mixing it up with Batman! Did it verify that they were killed on a climbing accident thoughI think they just say they were killed. Fans already know Bond died in a climbing accident. Bond didn't like the place because it brought up memories of who he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyman Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I just downloaded a cam version of this that is pretty much in DVD quality, so I re-watched it today. Still, it's going to take another viewing to give a rating, obviously I'll be ranking it highly amongst the Bond movies, I just don't know where right now.Also... I love the ending when Bond kills Silva. His reaction is hilarious, kinda like he wants to say "dude...wtf?!" Great acting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Tuesday night is cheap night at my local theater so I saw it again with a couple friends who couldn't make it Friday. Both loved it, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Now that the initial excitement has died down for me and I was able to watch it again knowing what would happen, I can safely say it's now my favorite Bond movie of all time. It's got everything you expect from Bond and then some.Worldwide box office is currently sitting at just under $539 million. Not bad, not bad at all.I just downloaded a cam version of this that is pretty much in DVD quality, so I re-watched it today. Still, it's going to take another viewing to give a rating, obviously I'll be ranking it highly amongst the Bond movies, I just don't know where right now.Also... I love the ending when Bond kills Silva. His reaction is hilarious, kinda like he wants to say "dude...wtf?!" Great acting there. Agreed! Silva's reaction is priceless and perfectly timed. The audience really got off on it too both times I saw the film. It's nice to have that one moment of humor after so much action, and also considering what major event is about to take place. Great writing and great acting, though that can be said for the whole movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H. Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) http://redlettermedi...he-bag-skyfall/The first couple of minutes made me so mad, then I realized they were kidding. Edited November 16, 2012 by LiveFromNormal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyman Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 That was great!A good point they bring up in that video, and one that was brought up in the movie itself: how will James Bond adapt to the future? In this technology era, I mean.Where can James Bond go from here? I'm both excited and nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) This will be the highest earning Bond until the next one. Unfortunately the US release will fall short of $185 million since it will run into Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 and later The Hobbit. Skyfall is going to get destroyed. Being a good movie doesn't mean shit.I hope to see it again when Twilight takes up all the tickets, I hate seeing movies that are opening but with Bond I can make an exception.After listening to all the theme songs, I think Adele's Skyfall is the best since All Time High for Octopussy. All others were either good or terrible. Terrible would be Madonna's autotune mess Die Another Day and Jack White's and Alicia Keys Another Way to Die for Quantum of Solace. I feel the song would have been a lot better if Jack White didn't produce it. Edited November 16, 2012 by Georgy Zhukov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Goldeneye, Tina Turner. That was a good one. I like most of the Bond themes except Madonna, Keys and White, and Lulu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 This will be the highest earning Bond until the next one. Unfortunately the US release will fall short of $185 million since it will run into Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 and later The Hobbit. Skyfall is going to get destroyed. Being a good movie doesn't mean shit.You really think that's going to make a massive difference to its box office? I mean since when were 12 year old girls and chufters the core 007 audience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 This will be the highest earning Bond until the next one. Unfortunately the US release will fall short of $185 million since it will run into Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 and later The Hobbit. Skyfall is going to get destroyed. Being a good movie doesn't mean shit.You really think that's going to make a massive difference to its box office? I mean since when were 12 year old girls and chufters the core 007 audience? Trust me, 12 year old girls are the ultimate movie goers. They have their groups and their daddy's credit card.Goldeneye, Tina Turner. That was a good one. I like most of the Bond themes except Madonna, Keys and White, and Lulu.The Lulu one sucked too. The intro was good but the song itself was horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Pretty much my criticism of Pierce Brosnan's Bond in a nutshell. He was great and all but this brought him down below Dalton and Moore and even Lazenby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 ^You say that as though Dalton did a bad job or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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