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[Vauxhall]

Umm, I'm British and know what it means.

I also knew the expression, but probably only mentioned in the context of American gangster movies. Not sure I'd realised before that it was a purely American idiom.

[Shrublands]

Yes Vaux. It also makes me think of this sort of comedy.

[Vauxhall]

Shirley Eaton and Jill St John. Splendid.

Looks a bit of an American CARRY ON effort.

[JCRendle]

Oh? Just me then...

[x007AceOfSpades]

'Skyfall' IMDb rating currently at 8.6, CR at 7.9 and QOS at 6.7. Thought I'd might share that with you gents.

[JCRendle]

Don't think I'll trust the IMDb rating until the films been out a little longer.

[SecretAgentFan]

I have just returned from a press screening of SKYFALL.

My expectations were sky high, always unfair because how can something turn up as good as one imagines it to be.

Well...






SKYFALL is even better than my wildest dreams about it.

Complete review will follow shorty.

[double o ego]

I have just returned from a press screening of SKYFALL.

My expectations were sky high, always unfair because how can something turn up as good as one imagines it to be.

Well...






SKYFALL is even better than my wildest dreams about it.

Complete review will follow shorty.

Excellent!

[thecasinoroyale]

Nice one SAF! Eager to hear more...!

[SecretAgentFan]

I decided to split my review and release only the first part which is completely spoiler-free and now on the main page.

When you all have seen the film I´m sure we will discuss all the wonderful aspects of SKYFALL in detail.

[Shrublands]

I decided to split my review and release only the first part which is completely spoiler-free and now on the main page.

When you all have seen the film I´m sure we will discuss all the wonderful aspects of SKYFALL in detail.

That was a great read, thanks!
So it's also 'a first rate psychological thriller.'? Now that does sound good!

[quantumofsolace]

http://www.guardian..../skyfall-review

[Vauxhall]

http://www.guardian..../skyfall-review

Nice improvement on the previous SKYFALL review from The Guardian!

[The Dove]

What a wonderful report, SecretAgentFan!! So THRILLED to hear that Skyfall wins a big "two-thumbs up" approval rating from you!! One advantage I suppose of having to wait til Nov. 9th, is getting to read all the reviews from CBn'ers who will be seeing Skyfall this weekend and let the anticipation continue to marinate for us in other world regions!

[MartinBond]

'evening all. I've been a looker for quite a while, but as I just came back from a press screening of "Skyfall" I figured I would share my non-spoiler review on here as well, if people are still interrested the night before?

[Vauxhall]

'evening all. I've been a looker for quite a while, but as I just came back from a press screening of "Skyfall" I figured I would share my non-spoiler review on here as well, if people are still interrested the night before?

Absolutely! Welcome to CBn.

[S K Y F A L L]

Welcome Aboard Martin!

Great review SAF, I'm all smiles.

[MartinBond]

Thanks for the welcome

Here we go, tried to make it as spoiler-free as possible. Please forgive me for a slight slip of the tongue(finger), as English isn't my primary language.

Spoiler

“007 reporting for duty”

These words, spoken by James Bond himself, are the truest words spoken about “Skyfall”. A review:


In “Skyfall”, Bond’s loyalty to “M” is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

PTS:

The Pre-title sequence starts of strong, featuring Bond (Daniel Craig) on a mission to retrieve a stolen disc-drive that contains top secret material which could do serious harm if it gets in the wrong hands. This is where his colleague, field agent Eve (Naomie Harris), comes in the picture, as well as the humour which was so much missed in the previous 2 movies. While trying to retrieve the drive Bond goes missing, and is presumed dead.

Title Sequence:
The title sequence in this film is very gritty and dark, featuring target practice boards of Bond, falling PPK’s and knives, and raindrops of blood setting the mood of the film. Combined with Adele’s masterpiece “Skyfall”, the title sequence is a feast for eyes and ears.

Story:
After the titles, we cut to MI6 headquarters in London, where “M” is about to meet Gareth Mallory (Ralph Fiennes), the new Chairman of the Secret Service committee. M is being told that people are questioning her functioning, to which M responds that she won’t leave the service “in worse shape than I it was whan I arrived”. When MI6 gets under attack, Bond returns from “enjoying death” to help his boss “M” (Judi Dench) to take down the man responsible, Raoul Silva(brilliantly played by Havier Bardem).

Being informed by the new Quartermaster, or “Q” (Ben Whishaw), the manhunt takes Bond from Shanghai to Macau, where he meets the mysterious damsel in distress Sévérine (Bérénice Marlohe), who takes him to meet Silva at his hideout. Having listened to his dastardly plans, Bond manages to take Silva with him to London, where he is interrogated by “M” and Bond, before making a spectacular escape.

Bond, now knowing Silva is determined to get his revenge because of an event from the past, is aided by “Q” and Tanner to take “M” to a safe location in Scotland, where they make preparations before Silva discovers where they are hiding, and will inevitably come looking for them. In a spectacular finale, Bond does everything in his power to stop Silva from achieving his goal.

Summary:
Combining beautiful camerawork by Roger Deakins, a great script by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and John Logan full of the classic, subtle tongue-in-cheek humour we’ve come to know and love from the classic Bond-movies, and great acting by Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Havier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw and Albert Finney, Skyfall truly is Bond with a capital “B” and proves that after 50 years, there’s still nobody to do it better…

Who I’m talking about?

Bond. James Bond.

Edited by MartinBond, 25 October 2012 - 07:16 PM.

[Robinson]

Good Lord! All this Bond being gay/bisexual talk is utter nonsense. Fleming must be turning in his grave. Bond is 700% straight.

Which puts him north of "Chuck Norris" but well south of " Black Dynamite" and any character played by Jim Brown. LOL

[Shrublands]

Just home - SKYFALL is so good. I would never have thought that the climax of Goldfinger could be toped in a Bond film. Skyfall does it.
Bardem may be the best villain in the 50 years. utterly brilliant. Lots cut from what we know was filmed, but every choice was for the good of a fantastic film.

[007jamesbond]

Just home - SKYFALL is so good. I would never have thought that the climax of Goldfinger could be toped in a Bond film. Skyfall does it.
Bardem may be the best villain in the 50 years. utterly brilliant. Lots cut from what we know was filmed, but every choice was for the good of a fantastic film.

I hope you can do a review soon

[Vauxhall]

Just home - SKYFALL is so good. I would never have thought that the climax of Goldfinger could be toped in a Bond film. Skyfall does it.
Bardem may be the best villain in the 50 years. utterly brilliant. Lots cut from what we know was filmed, but every choice was for the good of a fantastic film.

Phew. I can breathe again. Really glad it's passed your seal of approval, Shrubs.

Interested to see/hear what's been cut.

[univex]

Just home - SKYFALL is so good. I would never have thought that the climax of Goldfinger could be toped in a Bond film. Skyfall does it.
Bardem may be the best villain in the 50 years. utterly brilliant. Lots cut from what we know was filmed, but every choice was for the good of a fantastic film.

Phew. I can breathe again. Really glad it's passed your seal of approval, Shrubs.

Interested to see/hear what's been cut.

Yeah, what can you remember from what was left in the cutting room floor Shrubs? Quite curious to know.

And I second the Phew! as now I can really breathe again, like Vaux. Cheers.

[Matt_13]

That's what I like to hear!

TWO BLOODY WEEKS TO GO.

[quantumofsolace]

http://www.independe...2a-8227044.html


other recent articles from the paper

http://blogs.indepen...nd-in-trailers/
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Edited by quantumofsolace, 26 October 2012 - 05:09 AM.

[Shrublands]

Amongst the cut stuff, this is off the top of my head...
All the airport-like-security stuff at Malory’s building, including the funny dialog.
M in the waiting room talking about obituary with Tanner
Funeral in Greenwich is all gone, other than the coffins bit in the crypt
Jogging in park
The airport in Shanghai
Don’t think it was filmed – but there is do chase on the island or fight with Silva there, no fall through skylight and rats.

There is not a lot of action in Skyfall, the Tube sequence is played for suspense, not so much as a Bond style big chase.

Any other questions I’ll be happy to answer. I ‘ll write a proper review once I’ve seen it again later today, which I’ll post tomorrow.

[Vauxhall]

Thanks. When I was thinking about all the bits that might have been dropped, those all popped up in my thinking. However, at least it does leave lots of scope for deleted scenes for the DVD!

[Shrublands]

Yes, the cuts all work for the film's greater good, but I'll look forward to seeing them on the DVD/Blu-ray.
I really love the film, and can't wait to see it again... and in IMAX this time!

[TheManwiththeWaltherPPK]

There is not a lot of action in Skyfall, the Tube sequence is played for suspense, not so much as a Bond style big chase.

Music to my ears. That is what I like to hear.

[Vauxhall]

Yes, the cuts all work for the film's greater good, but I'll look forward to seeing them on the DVD/Blu-ray.
I really love the film, and can't wait to see it again... and in IMAX this time!

Great stuff. I really am pleased to hear it.

Leaving here shortly to head to Waterloo and the IMAX. I'll keep your seat warm for later!