James Bond: Skyfall
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It's probably the time of day you're seeing it. Younger folks are more likely to go at night after work.
Solo4114
Master Member
I haven't seen it yet, so I have a few questions for those who have.
Without spoiling things overmuch...
1.) Are we continuing the Quantum storyline? As in Quantum as the villains. (a.k.a. SPECTRE Redux)
2.) Is it too quippy/gadgety, etc.? I've heard that much of it is a return to the older style of films which...I worry about. On a scale of Dr. No to Die Another Day, how quippy/gadgety are we talking here?
3.) How would you compare it to Casino Royale (the gold standard for modern Bond, in my opinion)? Is it like that and closer to the literary Bond, or are we definitely moving back towards a more cinematic Bond?
4.) How's the editing? I could not comprehend what the hell was happening in action sequences in QoS. Has this improved? I'm hoping we're back to CR style editing rather than ADHD-diagnosed-six-year-old-hopped-up-on-sugary-cereals-and-Speedy-Gonzalez-cartoons editing.
Without spoiling things overmuch...
1.) Are we continuing the Quantum storyline? As in Quantum as the villains. (a.k.a. SPECTRE Redux)
2.) Is it too quippy/gadgety, etc.? I've heard that much of it is a return to the older style of films which...I worry about. On a scale of Dr. No to Die Another Day, how quippy/gadgety are we talking here?
3.) How would you compare it to Casino Royale (the gold standard for modern Bond, in my opinion)? Is it like that and closer to the literary Bond, or are we definitely moving back towards a more cinematic Bond?
4.) How's the editing? I could not comprehend what the hell was happening in action sequences in QoS. Has this improved? I'm hoping we're back to CR style editing rather than ADHD-diagnosed-six-year-old-hopped-up-on-sugary-cereals-and-Speedy-Gonzalez-cartoons editing.
Prop Medjai
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Movie was edited by my pal, Stuart Baird who did a top notch job!
~Ron
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Mostly just IMHO but:
No. I see this as a break like Goldfinger was from the SPECTRE story of Dr. No & FRWL.
There are two "gadgets" neither is the slightest bit impressive. They actually make fun of the "exploding pen". You'll be happy with that.
VERY much closer to the literary Bond. We even get to see something only ever mentioned in the novels.
They keep the camera a lot more still than in QOS. I didn't feel the "Bourne" vibe in this film at all. :thumbsup
It's a great entry. I'd say much closer to Casino Royale level although further viewings will cement that. The villain is AWESOME. Wish he had more screen time.
No. I see this as a break like Goldfinger was from the SPECTRE story of Dr. No & FRWL.
There are two "gadgets" neither is the slightest bit impressive.
They actually make fun of the "exploding pen". You'll be happy with that.VERY much closer to the literary Bond. We even get to see something only ever mentioned in the novels.
They keep the camera a lot more still than in QOS. I didn't feel the "Bourne" vibe in this film at all. :thumbsup
It's a great entry. I'd say much closer to Casino Royale level although further viewings will cement that. The villain is AWESOME. Wish he had more screen time.
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It's probably the time of day you're seeing it. Younger folks are more likely to go at night after work.
Bingo. Man I thought talking was bad, hacking and clearing throats through the whole flick was terrible.
GOING SOLO
Well-Known Member
it was good alot OLD jokes lol!
Mostly just IMHO but:
No. I see this as a break like Goldfinger was from the SPECTRE story of Dr. No & FRWL.
There are two "gadgets" neither is the slightest bit impressive.
VERY much closer to the literary Bond. We even get to see something only ever mentioned in the novels.
They keep the camera a lot more still than in QOS. I didn't feel the "Bourne" vibe in this film at all. :thumbsup
It's a great entry. I'd say much closer to Casino Royale level although further viewings will cement that. The villain is AWESOME. Wish he had more screen time.
Wanted to reply to your questions but this sums it up perfectly. :thumbsup
MooMooEgg
Sr Member
I hate it when you have a theater full of old people and you can constantly hear things like "who's that guy?" "oh, so that's why they did that" and all that stuff. And it seems like they always have the stupidest conversations before the film starts, plus they always talk during the previews.
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Seriously this guy pointed out EVERY nod to the classic Bond. Also apparently she couldn't understand Silva because she kept asking what he said. Oh well, such as life.
MooMooEgg
Sr Member
I agree the fights felt less intense than those in CR, but the one in silouette was absolutely beautiful.
Solo4114
Master Member
Mostly just IMHO but:
No. I see this as a break like Goldfinger was from the SPECTRE story of Dr. No & FRWL.
There are two "gadgets" neither is the slightest bit impressive.
VERY much closer to the literary Bond. We even get to see something only ever mentioned in the novels.
They keep the camera a lot more still than in QOS. I didn't feel the "Bourne" vibe in this film at all. :thumbsup
It's a great entry. I'd say much closer to Casino Royale level although further viewings will cement that. The villain is AWESOME. Wish he had more screen time.
Sweet. I'm sold.
Sweet. I'm sold.
I've already seen in twice. :lol
I can confirm it stands up to repeated viewings. May even see it a third time. :thumbsup
