Review of Skyfall (2012) by Harley M — 14 Nov 2015

Its the first Bond film in ages that doesn't ride purely on the nostalgia of the character. This is rather a celebration of the character, and a psychological exploration of what comes along with all those years of wear and tear.

Sam Mendes directs this film with a child-like excitement, like he's been dreaming of directing this movie his entire life. He also maintains the same respect and maturity that was brought to the two previous Craig outings.

Also credit must be given to Javier Bardem, who blew it out of the water. His villain is so intelligent and slimy that he's almost respectable. I loved every second he was on screen and I especially loved his interplay with Craig. In my humble opinion, he was robbed at the Oscars.

Overall, Mendes brings the franchise back to its roots, but not before he wows us with excellent filmmaking and exciting action. The best Bond film in years and a genuinely brilliant movie. I love it!