Skyfall James Bond Movie: Eleven years since Sam Mendes’ Skyfall film premiered in 2012; if you haven’t watched it or don’t remember, Here are three reasons to Stream NOW!
About James Bond
James Bond, also known as Agent 007, is one of popular culture’s most iconic and recognizable characters. Created by author Ian Fleming in 1953, the suave and sophisticated spy has graced our screens for over 60 years, captivating audiences with his thrilling missions and deadly gadgets.
The James Bond franchise has seen six actors take on the role of the secret agent, each bringing their own unique style and interpretation to the character. From Sean Connery’s debonair charm to Daniel Craig’s gritty and intense portrayal, Bond has evolved over the years to reflect the changing times and cultural attitudes.
One thing that makes Bond so enduring is his ability to adapt to the changing world around him. From the Cold War espionage of the early films to the high-tech gadgetry and global terrorism of the more recent films, Bond has always been able to stay relevant and exciting.
But perhaps the most enduring aspect of James Bond is his gadgets. From the classic Aston Martin DB5, equipped with machine guns and an ejector seat, to the futuristic gadgets in the Daniel Craig films like the Sony Ericsson K800i, Bond films always feature cutting-edge technology.
1. Sam Mendes directed Skyfall
Sam Mendes is a director known for his work on stage and screen. He began his career in the theatre, directing several successful productions on London’s West End. In 1999, he made his feature film debut with “American Beauty.” He went on to direct the James Bond films “Skyfall” and “Spectre.”
Sam Mendes on Broadway earned two Tony Awards for Best Direction of a Play for his work on The Ferryman in 2019 and The Lehman Trilogy in 2022.
Sam Mendes said in an interview about directing Skyfall, “what’s amazing about the James Bond franchise, with Barbara [Broccoli] and Michael [G Wilson], is that they encourage you to make your film. They could so easily just roll their eyes and say, “We did that in Bond 19” or “We did that the other day.”
It just doesn’t happen. Very occasionally they’ll say, “We’re not sure Bond would do that”, particularly at the script stage. But when you’re making it, they keep you away from the political conversations at the studio. For me, it feels like a very personal film”. Sam did make possibly the best James Bond movie.
2. Dame Judi Dench
She is an English actress. Regarded as one of Britain’s best actresses, she is noted for her versatility in films and television programmes. Dench has garnered multiple accolades throughout a career spanning over six decades, including an Academy Award for the movie Shakespeare in love. She has a total of eight Oscar nominations.
Dame Judi Dench made her professional debut in 1957 with the Old Vic Company. Over the following few years, she performed in several of Shakespeare’s plays.
Dame Judi Dench established herself as one of the most significant British theatre performers, working for the National Theatre Company and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her film appearances were infrequent and included supporting roles in major films, such as James Ivory‘s A Room with a View (1985), before she rose to international fame as M in GoldenEye (1995), a role she continued to play for eight James Bond films until her final cameo appearance in Spectre (2015).
She has a significant role in Skyfall, and it is a delight to see her performing.
3. Best James Bond movie
Skyfall is the movie that finally made me understand the appeal of James Bond. I’ve never been a particularly big fan of the franchise, but I have to admit that Skyfall is a thrilling ride from start to finish. Daniel Craig brings a level of intensity and vulnerability to the role that makes Bond more relatable than ever before, and Javier Bardem gives a suitably chilling performance as the movie’s primary antagonist.
Add in some impressive action sequences and gorgeous cinematography by Roger Deakins, and you’ve got one of the best movies in the franchise. And let’s not forget one of the best James Bond movie songs, Skyfall, by Adele; she won the Academy Award for it. If you’re looking for a fun, good movie to stream, you can’t go wrong with Skyfall. You are streaming in Canada on Crave TV and Netflix USA. You can rent it on Apple TV as well.
What’s Skyfall about
Skyfall. James Bond chases assassin Patrice through the streets of Istanbul to recover a flash drive containing the names of every MI6 and NATO agent embedded in terrorist organizations around the world. As Bond and Patrice fight on top of a moving train, on M’s orders, field agent Eve attempts to shoot Patrice, but she hits Bond. He falls 300 feet into the water below and is presumed dead. MI6 is attacked, forcing M to relocate the agency underground.
These events caused her authority and position to be challenged by Mallory, the new chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee. James Bond returns broken and full of doubts. He fails MI6’s physical and psychological tests, but M lies to him and tells him he has passed, and she sends him on a mission to track down Patrice in Shanghai. Assuming Patrice’s identity, Bond follows clues that lead him to Severine in Macau and then to her master, Silva, on an abandoned island.
Silva is a former MI6 agent seeking revenge for M’s betrayal of him, but Bond captures him before he can carry out his plan. As M goes in front of a board of inquiry, and Q tries to hack into Silva’s computer, Silva escapes, and Bond goes in pursuit. Silva attacks the board of inquiry, but Bond gets M out safely and drives her north to his ancestral home in Scotland, Skyfall. With the help of groundskeeper Kincade, Bond and M defend Skyfall from Silva’s assault and defeat him, but not before M receives a fatal wound. Later, Bond reports to Mallory – the new M – and is ready to take on his new mission.
Stream Skyfall on Crave TV in Canada and USA on Netflix.
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