I suppose so, yes, but it is quite difficult to define GF. DN=detective story; FRWL=spy story; GF=...; TB=super spy story; YOLT= OTT escapism story.
In any event, a kind of GOLDFINGER would perfectly be in line with CR and QOS as a natural progression, wouldn´t it?
GF = The Bond film
GF=Bond History
Goldfinger was the defining Bond film. I prefer Dr No and FRWL personally, but you can't deny that GF consolidated the entire, fully formed formula for the 007 picture. FRWL had most of it down by it's second outing for sure, but GF added all the finishing touches - the Aston Martin DB5 "with modifications", Q labs and the first delve into all the ever-lasting playful humour involved. Whether it's your particular cup of tea or not with Bond it absolutely defined 007 with scenes such as the opening solo commando mission, setting the explosives and removing the (rather un-waterproof-looking, admitedly) wetsuit to reveal pristene evening wear*. That whole extra dimension to the comic-book, casual awesomness that has clearly become a much-loved staple in the franchise ever since.
I appreciate that, and enjoy those aspects of some Bond films, but I certainly prefer the slightly more downplayed espionage thriller aspects of FRWL in particular. It's always possible to combine all of these different aspects/blend them well, it's just a difficult thing to do. If Skyfall has more of the brilliance of the second act of Casino Royale (an example of something clearly achievable for them) then it will be great, but I must say the director is leagues above Martin Campbell and the main cast is astoundingly good for any film, let alone a Bond film.
*I turned a brief blind eye there to the ridiculous stuffed pigeon he has on his head to conceal his breathing pipe. Really inconspicuous!.. It always reminds me of that episode of Black Adder (Goes Fourth) - Corporal Punishment:
Capt. Blackadder "And what if I arrive in a French peasant's village, dressed in a Robin Hood costume, and it *isn't* a fancy dress party?.."
Pvt. Baldrick "Well to be quite honest, sir, I never considered that eventuality. But if you did, you'd stick out like a..."
Capt. Blackadder "Like a man standing in a pond with a small painted wooden duck on his head?"