SKYFALL A written review by Justified Julius

Skyfall is a crazy name. It sounds like Chicken Little got a hold of this movie. James Bond has his 23rd adventure in 50 years and people think that this is the one. The BIG one. The messiah of 007 films. Was it though? That depends on the audience’s taste in movies, like it always has, and always will. Though Skyfall isn’t one of the best movies in recorded history, it will always be remembered by the fans. There are problems, but then again what film doesn’t? The difference between this and some other movies is that this can live through the problems that show up, thanks to the acting and the direction. Although, when there is a problem that affects the story, it can really affect it. For example, when a character is introduced and is established as the main antagonist, you need to give him a clear motivation and back story, so he can be even more effective than he was. The antagonist needs to be developed as a character, or you get a villain that doesn’t make sense. Speaking of which, the actors do a good job at making you feel the emotional impact that these characters are going through. It’s easy to feel the pressure and panic the people are dealing with. Some characters are just too fabulous to be bad on the screen. The main message is that Bond is getting old, also that time is going too fast for him, and though it was only brought up around two times in the movie. There wasn’t much of a point to that. They made him intentionally look old in some parts, which looked like makeup. For all the good fight scenes there are, you don’t see the final battle between the antagonist and protagonist. Silva, the bad guy, was supposed to be Bond’s equal. When it comes to firearms he is, but you don’t know if he is at fighting. Maybe he Silva was too busy fixing his hair style instead of learning how to fight. The CGI at times can be bad. One of the first explosions there are, looks terrible. It looks as unrealistic as Sylvester Stalone’s plastic surgery. The green screens are not convincing at all, they look like the special effects in the Star Wars prequels. Crappy CGI, there is. Hmmmm. With all the problems there, the cinematography is beautiful. The director, Sam Mendes, really knows how to point a camera. These shots are so good, you feel like you are at the location. From the beautiful setting of London, to the epic scenery of Scotland, it was amazing. In the end, birds fly, skies fall, and this was a good movie. It wasn’t great; but a fun time. If you’re a fan of the 007 movies, you are probably going to like this. It’s a matine. Enjoy. (Borrowed Rating System) FULL PRICE! MATINE! RENTAL! WHY!?!?!?