Judy Dench was in my first paid acting job, 'The Hound of The Baskervilles' for BBC Radio 4... I was just a snotty young actor who'd not even graduated, and she treated me like a fellow professional and a mate. A very special lady and someone I learnt a great deal from. ❤
What an amazing gig that must have been! Those BBC Holmes were stellar, and Clive Merrison ties for favourite Sherlock with, of course, Jeremy Brett...
@vincelang3779 I completely agree, Vince. I'll tell you a quick story on that: Judy wasn't even supposed to be in it that day!! But the actress who normally played Mrs. Hudson was already contracted to another job. So Enid Williams, the Producer was going to play her. I turned up at Broadcasting House and who should walk into the lift after me but Judy and her wonderful late husband, Michael Williams who as you know played Dr. Watson. To cut a long story short, Enid asked, "I don't suppose you fancy playing Mrs Hudson, do you?" Judy jumped at the chance because she's a Sherlock Holmes buff and I inadvertently started my career playing alongside the great lady! It was a great day, Vince. I got to chat to Clive Merrison, Donald Sindon (who was absolutely splendid) and a few other seasoned pros. I've done a lot of jobs since and worked with a lot of interesting and lovely actors, but that small job will always be my favourite.Thanks for reminding me of it. All the very best, Mate, Simon-Peter
That's not my experience. I met her in 2015, said "I love you Dame Judi" she said to me "piss off you shit peasant". She then tracked my address, superglued my letterbox shut and smashed all my garden gnomes.
My favorite of Daniel Craig’s era of James Bond. It hit just the right balance of feeling both a classic Bond film of old and a modern Bond film. Javier Bardem as Silva is an outstanding Bond Villain. And it was emotional seeing Judi Dench get a fantastic last hurrah as M before handing the reins over to Ralph Fiennes.
One of the best bond films. Javier Bardem played the villain so well and with such vengeful spirit. The 1 take shot where we first saw him where he was getting off the elevator and slowly walking towards Bond as he was explaining about the rats was brilliant.
@@suryanshmishra6498 The Godfather films, oranges are often seen with characters who later die, kill someone or are harmed or threatened. Several other movies have also used this as a nod to the Godfather films and or Coppola himself.
@randywhite3947 For me personally its FRWL, OHMSS, Skyfall, Casino Royale and Licence to Kill. I've been a Bond fan forever, so my list evolved over time. Over the years, I've moved away from the more formulaic of the films that others traditionally vote as some of the best such as Goldfinger and TSWLM. But they're great too.
Silva's introduction scene is one of my favorite movie scenes of all time. It establishes his character, right off the bat, and the shot itself is mesmerizing. We are, like Bond, watching him grow closer and closer as he reaches the end of his story, and I was captivated the whole time. Also, I love how Silva makes sure in this scene that Bond (and therefore the audience) can't get a good read on him, because he changes his personality and tactics to fit what he thinks will work against Bond. As soon as he realized the sexual stuff wasn't fazing Bond, he switched tactics. It's unsettling to Bond and us to not be able to figure him out, and it makes for tense, captivating character interactions.
I was at an Oscars Viewing party in Malibu with Pierce Brosnan's family when Adele won an Oscar for SKYFALL. Pierce's wife said she loved SKYFALL and rooted for Adele to win.
Skyfall was released on the 50th Anniversary of the James Bond movies (Dr. No was released in 1962) and what I love about it is that it has just the right amount of fanservice, including legacy characters like Q and Miss Moneypenny, slowly bringing in Bond gadgets, plus the kitted out Astin Martin from "Goldfinger", great references like James Bond saying "For Your Eyes Only" referencing the movie "For Your Eyes Only" (1981) and so much more. It's definitely a James Bond movie for the long time Bond fans. Also, the cinematography in this movie is stunning, Roger Deakins deserves so much praise.
Not written by Ian Fleming, not based on his books. At least it was a good movie overall, unlike the last one which was a big middle finger in film form, an ode to hate against a generation, a race, a culture, a sex, and everything Ian Fleming made Bond to be.
@pistonburner6448 And just what was it Ian Fleming made James Bond to be? Right from the start the literary character was always consistently portrayed as a morose, pouty, self-absorbed, hate-filled, misanthropic, misogynistic, chain-smoking drunk motivated primarily by an overwhelming scorn for everything he personally considered un-British, un-white, un-manly, and un-Bond. And right from the start the movies ALWAYS made Bond something else, insofar as turning him into a character that paying moviegoers wouldn't find completely repellent.
Because this came out for the 50th anniversary of the franchise, the role of Kincade was written for none other than Sean Connery. However, Connery was living as a tax exile in the Bahamas (which severely limits the amount of time Connery could stay in the country). The producers also felt the casting would be too distracting, so they cast Albert Finney. Unfortunately, this was Finney’s final role due to kidney cancer, and was going through chemotherapy during filming.
I particularly remember seeing 007 SKYFALL in the movie theater years ago, I won't forget how I got into tears upon seeing Judi Dench final moment in the 007 franchise.
It wasn't until Skyfall that I realised how much Judi Dench brought to the franchise. The dynamic between Bond and M was at its best when she was in that role
What I always loved about the Craig era films was the understanding that the agents were all damaged people who chose to serve understanding they were nothing but expendable tools. This one shows it as the main plot Bond took his little holiday because he'd lost faith in M's judgment. He wasn't angry he got shot he was angry she didn't trust him. Silver couldn't accept his own recklessness put him in the position where M was forced to give him up to Chinese intelligence. Silver's loyalty was to M personally so her betrayal caused him to strike out on his own while Bond may respect and admire M his loyalty has always been to the country so loosing faith in her would never cause him to turn traitor.
From Goldeneye to Skyfall, what a legacy. Dame Judi Dench never disappointed and never has in any role I've seen. Great reaction, great movie! thank you for the video!
Wow, some serious Poppies sister moments here! 👱♀👱♂ 6:00 Simultaneously ducking under a bridge. 8:00 Musical gestures? 41:45 Simultaneously dodging fire. And one of favorite Cassie quotes in a long time: 8:40 "Where's the naked girls, guys?" 😂
My personal favorite of the Craig era. Such a great way to celebrate the (at the time) 50th anniversary of the franchise. Deconstructs everything that we find familiar with the character/franchise, and then build him back up to get him back to work for another 50 years of movies. Love it.
I have a weird view on this movie. This is a really good movie that is a really bad James Bond film. This is not a James Bond film. It is an M film. Any James Bond film where Bond is not the most important role in the film is a bad James Bond film. If Bond had nothing to do with this film and it was just any old secret agent film it would be better.
There's a lot to love about this one even if you're not the biggest Bond fan: fantastic acting, beautiful locations, competent directing, cinematography from Roger Deakins, good fight choreography, the theme by Adele...all good stuff. Sam Mendes is definitely an arty kind of director...when I first heard he was at the helm I wondered if he could pull it off in an action movie. But I think he did passed the test with flying colors. Probably shouldn't be surprised. He is one of the greatest directors of all time. And that Adele theme was on my ipod for a loooong time.
Putting the James Bond movie franchise aside for a second…SKYFALL is a brilliant movie in isolation and in itself it highlights the true essence of great movie making. To think it was nominated for 5 Oscar’s (never before matched by another OO7 movie) and won 2 of them is testament to Daniel Craig, his fellow actors and the team behind the set. An incredible movie and most definitely in my top 20 movies of all time (I’m a movie geek). Faultless performances and a great plot and twist. I cried when M passed because not only is Dame Judi Dench exquisite in the role but Craig shows Bond’s true feelings for M because as an orphan, she was in fact the motherly figure he never had. If you also note that Kincaid calls M - Emma…is this deliberate or an old man presuming that M stands for “Em” as in Emma? Albert Finney and Ralph Fiennes are masterful and Javier Bardem - what a villain!!! Genius but not as scary as his role in No Country For Old Men. The best Bond movie - eclipses both Goldfinger and Casino Royale in my opinion. Spectre (for me) isn’t far behind it although underrated by quite the crowd. I look forward to your reaction and the stunts are truly amazing. The Bourne and MI movies brought us a ruthless Bond and Craig will be remembered for a great body of work as OO7!
Just when you think that one of them couldn't possibly be more charming, the other one disproves the theory. You are both disarmingly sweet. Thanks for brightening my day.
This was the first Bond movie to make me genuinely Sad, the story was perfect and Daniel smashed it. One of my favourites ❤ also Javier Bardem was an excellent Villain
Skyfall is one of the best Bond movies in the whole franchise. With Connery it was Thunderball and From Russia With Love. Moore it was The Spy Who Loved Me and For Your Eyes Only. Dalton The Living Daylights. Brosnan Goldeneye and with Craig it is Casino Royale and this movie.
Nope, the modern movies are no longer true to Ian Fleming's stories. No naked girls in the opening either. Well, at least still at this point they were high quality films made to be good movies, but then the last one especially was just political extremist hate in a film disguise, just pure cultural appropriation done deliberately to offend a whole culture and race and sex, not to mention everything Ian Fleming created Bond to be.
@@FRACTUREDVISIONmusic I love live and let die but most Bond crickets don't. I think they felt he was too old and the film maybe too long? IDK, it had some great villains and a fun plot.
Did you recognise Q's voice? He's also Paddington Bear. The Tennyson recital, the old Bond theme striking up when the Aston Martin is revealed, Moneypenny's introduction and new M asking bond if he's ready to get to work are great touches.
One of the best Bond movies on par with Casino Royale. Also has an outstanding villain entrance. They caught thunder in a bottle with this one. Everything gels!!!
This is my favorite Daniel Craig Bond movie. It's a bit sentimental to me because it came out right after my old dog passed away and I was a mess so I went to this to get my mind off everything. It was 2+ hours of distraction that I was so very grateful for. I love the villain in this, the call backs, the fact that they gave Judy Dench a bigger role, the cinematography, the editing, etc. It's just a great Bond movie and I can watch it any time and just be at peace.
@@vincelang3779 definitely. Other 007 songs that were snubbed are For your eyes only, a view to a kill, living daylights, licence to kill, the world is not enough, you know my name & another way to die.
@@jamesrippy1161 . 4 Bond film songs were nominated. "For Your Eyes Only" lost to the theme from "Arthur". "Nobody Does It Better" lost to "You Light Up My Life". Live and Let Die lost to "The Way We Were". "The look Of Love" from the (non-Eon) Casino Royale (1967) lost to "Talk To The Animals" from the original Doctor Dolittle.
33:26 is one of my favorite moments in all of film. A fitting poem to have while an aging Bond wills himself to keep going even when so many doubt his decaying speed, strength, and youth.
36:15 His parents died in a climbing accident. It was stated in GoldenEye and was adapted directly from the books. So although it isn’t stated here, I think the backstory is the same.
This one is my favorite of the Daniel Craig movies. There are some epic visuals that are just beautiful to watch in this show, and with the addition of Javier Bardem, it is just amazing.
23:00 I could've heard a pin drop in this scene when I saw it on in the cinema. What an entrance. I agree with Roger Ebert's evaluation: "Best Bond in years"
Fun Fact: As a loving tribute, the house they used for 007 meeting with M after the MI6 bombing was the former house of John Barry, the late composer of eleven James Bond films (before the Craig-era timeline).
I didn't know that! Was it the one where he and Michael Caine shared? Watching these movies with these two kids is fun. I haven't seen the Craig era of movies as much as I have the Sean or Roger movies. This is sorta my second viewing of the movie.
@@WannaBeatle-Paul_McMichael sorry don't know about that, but i also just learned that the interior of M's home was just a film set, only the exterior was Barry's house.
That whole sequence where she is reading the Tennyson poem while James is pouring every ounce of his willpower in pursuit through the city ... that was darn near cinematic perfection. One of my absolute favorite sequences in film. Great video! :)
And as always, the stunt team in Bond movies is doing a fantastic job. Say what you will about Bond movies, but they all had some of the best stunts actors in that era.
This is the first and only entry in the franchise to gross at least $1 billion worldwide. Sean Connery was the original choice to play Kincaid the groundskeeper. The title song for this and Live and Let Die won the Academy award for Best Original Song. The lizards shown in this are Komodo Dragons, which have venomous saliva and are the largest lizards alive
Second best Bond movie overall after Casino Royale for me. The title song gave me goosebumps in the cinema. Bardem is such a great villain, so soft-spoken; the exact opposite of the usual shouty bad guy.
Growing up watching Bond with my dad and able to go to tgis movie at the cinema after him clearing kimo and seeing the movie go full circle with M, Moneypenny and just seeing it able to close every knot were so amazing. I got tears in my eyes from the ending and then looking at my father who were in full smilet and tears in his eyes as well just made everything to me. My father is still kicking it today as the strongest man and superhero in my life and the whole world.
One of my fondest memories of my dad was going to see a James Bond movie together. He used to laugh so much at the jokes and innuendos. He was the loudest in the cinema. Gone over 30 years now but that memory still makes me smile.
Javier Bardem has played two of the best villains so far in the 21st Century of films, here in Skyfall (2012) and In Country for Old Men (2007), as well as another good one in the movie The Counselor (2013).
One of my favorite Judy Dench films (after the Bonds) is Shakespeare in Love. It isn't a huge role, but a significant one, and you get that great Judy Dench sass as Queen Elizabeth I. You also get the new M's (Ralph Fiennes) brother, Joseph Fiennes, as William Shakespeare. I know not everyone loved that movie as much as I did, but, as someone who studied medieval and rennaisance literature (particularly Elizabethean theater) I found it particularly enjoyable. Skyfall was also Javier Bardem's creepiest role since No Country for Old Men (another must see movie).
The Shanghai fight cinematography is top notch. Same with the entrance to to casino in Macau. Probably my all time favorite Bond film, but I'm not much of a Bond film fan so take it for what it's worth.
Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins have always created some of the best movie imagery of all time. Definitely a nice touch for movie fans that aren't that into the Bond thing.
Javier Bardem is my favorite Bond villain. And I think this one is my favorite Bond film. Great villain, great visuals, great fights, great character arcs.
I really liked how this film felt like modern Bond going back to the Connery roots, the whole end sequence in M's office felt like we were right back to where we'd start with Bond going into a new Dr. No all over.
the whole cast is class in this episode - Ralph Fiennes's brilliant casting. when they took the laptop in and plugged it in was the silliest thing in this film no on would ever ever do that if they were serious about intell
Yeah, Q the 'security' guy REALLY messed up. Entry-level secretarial staff at companies get taught about IT security practices, so the idea that someone working for an intelligence service would do something so risky is insane.
This one and Casino Royale are my favorites of the Craig era. Javier Bardem is AMAZING as Silva. Hell, he's amazing in everything he's in! Love watching you guys, the best reactors on UA-cam. 👍
This movie was so great. The way they introduced back Q and Moneypenny, the transaction of M from Dame Judi Dench to Ralph Fiennes, the strong viliian clear motive, and the song, definite one of the best, not just Bond movie but all movies, ever
I remember hearing around the time of this filming that Kincaid was originally suppose to be played by Sean Connery, but they couldn’t come to a workable contract. This film was so amazingly good and beautifully shot.
I cannot even describe how amazing you two are. Absolutely the best channel. After a stressful day, turning on one of your videos makes me so happy. I live in Ottawa Ontario Canada and watching you girls watching movies totally puts me heaven. Please keep up the great work.
Highest-grossing Bond film of all time. Released during the 50th Anniversary. Bond remembering his tragic past, rebuilding his body & soul, recharging his character to being the best in the game. Judi Dench as the only female 'M'. Playing the role within 17 years and 2 eras. Tied with the late Bernard Lee, who played the role first in these films. Saw this in IMAX and i was blown away. Bardem as the villain, Introducing franchise favorites (Q & Moneypenny) finally, getting a new M and the theme by Adele is so good. A definite bounce-back from the previous film. Showing us once again in the spy genre why no does it better than 007.
Casino Royale will always be my favorite Craig Bond... but this is the best one. Skyfall is just so damn good. Javier Bardem does an amazing villain. Just as talented as James is. They play off each other at their first meeting so very well. The whole "what makes you think it's my first time" line is so good. Dench getting a great last fight as a send off. I love the twist with Ralph Fiennes character. You kind of don't like him at first but he proves himself a really good guy by the end.
Per the books, Bond's parents died in a mountain climbing accident when Bond was 11, and he went to live with an aunt. At 12, he started boarding school.
My dad and I saw every Bond film together since the second Roger Moore film in 1974. Sadly I wish I knew that Skyfall would be our last together. But I'm glad we got to see the best one ever. I'm also glad he didn't see the last two. Ugh.
Wonderful memories with your dad. I'm almost wish I hadn't see the last two. I'm surprised the girls haven't figured out Bond dies. For everyone else, it was "about time" before the scripts got any worse.
Mask -1985 *A true story* about unconditional love Everyone I have shared the movie with loved it and said they could not believe they had never heard of it -Cher -Eric Stoltz -Sam Elliott -Laura Dern
Okay, ladies. The black female agent that shot Bond early was Calypso in the Pirates of the Caribbian. The actor playing Q, I believe was the scarecrow villain in one of the Batman movies.
Hey ladies! This is one of my favorite DC Bond films, even though there were a few aspects I wasn't keen on. Casino Royale is my favorite ahead of this. Even before I went to see it opening weekend, I had read about a month or so before that it was Judy Dench's last time as M, due to a health thing and she felt it was time to move on. She'd been M since Brosnan had been Bond. I didn't know that she'd be killed off, just thought maybe injured enough to decide to retire. Anyways, not sure if you realized it but this movie had 2 alums from Harry Potter with Ralph Fiennes and the black haired actress who was questioning M on the panel. She had played Draco Malfoy's Mother. And hate to say, she passed from Cancer, I think last year. And BTW....they weren't saying Mum, but Ma'am, which with the Brit accent sounds like- Mum. 😊
Speaking of callbacks, I loved that Skyfall, where Bond was from, was in Scotland. The original author, Ian Fleming, gave Bond a Scottish background after seeing Sean Connery as Bond.
Best Daniel Craig Bond film, although Casino Royale is a very close 2nd, and the very best Intro - it basically shows a good looking synopses of the entire film. Excellent. Now you should watch No Country for Old Men - Javier Bardem showcase, with Tommy Lee Jones.
Yes Dame Judy! She's from my Home city of York! I met/ served her and her grandson at our sports store in York when I was 16. She's a brilliant/ really funny person and a phenomenal actor! What a "Bond" movie... I've always loved her send off from the franchise in this film!
Thanks for the excellent reaction - loving how into the Bond films you've both become! In spite of the pretty Scottish scenery, all the action shots of the old house at the end of the film took place on military land just outside the village in Surrey where I live. They built a complete replica house and were filming there for ages - the area is still regularly used for actions scenes in many movies.
There's a theory that some original plot elements ended up on the production room floor, one being that the villain was M's son (adopted or otherwise) but she had had to give him up when working in Hong Kong. That odd phrase on her computer "Think on your sins" is an anagram of "your son isn't in HK".
Judy Dench was in my first paid acting job, 'The Hound of The Baskervilles' for BBC Radio 4... I was just a snotty young actor who'd not even graduated, and she treated me like a fellow professional and a mate. A very special lady and someone I learnt a great deal from. ❤
What an amazing gig that must have been! Those BBC Holmes were stellar, and Clive Merrison ties for favourite Sherlock with, of course, Jeremy Brett...
She's awesome. Some of her performances blow my mind. Notes on a Scandal was one of them. What a cool memory to have.
@vincelang3779 I completely agree, Vince. I'll tell you a quick story on that: Judy wasn't even supposed to be in it that day!! But the actress who normally played Mrs. Hudson was already contracted to another job. So Enid Williams, the Producer was going to play her. I turned up at Broadcasting House and who should walk into the lift after me but Judy and her wonderful late husband, Michael Williams who as you know played Dr. Watson.
To cut a long story short, Enid asked, "I don't suppose you fancy playing Mrs Hudson, do you?" Judy jumped at the chance because she's a Sherlock Holmes buff and I inadvertently started my career playing alongside the great lady!
It was a great day, Vince. I got to chat to Clive Merrison, Donald Sindon (who was absolutely splendid) and a few other seasoned pros. I've done a lot of jobs since and worked with a lot of interesting and lovely actors, but that small job will always be my favourite.Thanks for reminding me of it.
All the very best, Mate,
Simon-Peter
That's not my experience. I met her in 2015, said "I love you Dame Judi" she said to me "piss off you shit peasant".
She then tracked my address, superglued my letterbox shut and smashed all my garden gnomes.
@@lrb662003 She was just flirting.
The lizard is a Komodo dragon.
Javier Bardem has actually done a more creepy psychotic role in the Coen Brothers flick No Country For Old Men.
yeah ironically, as great as Silva was as a Bond villian, i felt like they held back. Javier Bardem could have definitely been a LOT creepier.
@@lonebanana6753Bardem originally didn't want to play Chigurth. Ironically, he absolutely smashed the role.
CASSIE needs to watch Javier Barden in *NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN* . She's going to freak out !! 😂
Both villains had terrible hair as well, lol.
My favorite of Daniel Craig’s era of James Bond. It hit just the right balance of feeling both a classic Bond film of old and a modern Bond film. Javier Bardem as Silva is an outstanding Bond Villain. And it was emotional seeing Judi Dench get a fantastic last hurrah as M before handing the reins over to Ralph Fiennes.
They were mediocre at best.
I agree!
And then there is no time to die
Same, I memorized Javier Bardam’s entrance monologue. One of my favorite sets of lines in any movie.
Ya that monologue about the rats is so good.
One of the best bond films. Javier Bardem played the villain so well and with such vengeful spirit. The 1 take shot where we first saw him where he was getting off the elevator and slowly walking towards Bond as he was explaining about the rats was brilliant.
A classic villain introduction scene.
Can we just eat coconut instead?
"When he came out, he wasn't a boy anymore."
So much character development in one sentence.
“An orange. Something bad’s gonna happen…”
Man, Cassie has come SO far. That’s a deep level cinematic trope reference right there 🙂
Can I have an explanation please?
@@suryanshmishra6498 The Godfather films, oranges are often seen with characters who later die, kill someone or are harmed or threatened. Several other movies have also used this as a nod to the Godfather films and or Coppola himself.
@@jonrmartin thanks jon
SkyFall is a top-five Bond film. One of the best villains, and a great story with M as the focus gave Judi Dench the proper sendoff she deserved.
CASSIE needs to watch Javier Barden in NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN . She's going to freak out !! 😂
@randywhite3947 For me personally its FRWL, OHMSS, Skyfall, Casino Royale and Licence to Kill. I've been a Bond fan forever, so my list evolved over time. Over the years, I've moved away from the more formulaic of the films that others traditionally vote as some of the best such as Goldfinger and TSWLM. But they're great too.
Agreed
Whoever edited this reaction…BRILLIANT job, both the film, and the conversations 🙂
Yep. Particularly when they both move to the side.
True. The editing is perfect ; )
Silva's introduction scene is one of my favorite movie scenes of all time. It establishes his character, right off the bat, and the shot itself is mesmerizing. We are, like Bond, watching him grow closer and closer as he reaches the end of his story, and I was captivated the whole time. Also, I love how Silva makes sure in this scene that Bond (and therefore the audience) can't get a good read on him, because he changes his personality and tactics to fit what he thinks will work against Bond. As soon as he realized the sexual stuff wasn't fazing Bond, he switched tactics. It's unsettling to Bond and us to not be able to figure him out, and it makes for tense, captivating character interactions.
I was at an Oscars Viewing party in Malibu with Pierce Brosnan's family when Adele won an Oscar for SKYFALL. Pierce's wife said she loved SKYFALL and rooted for Adele to win.
That's cool. Curious if he ever watches these and wishes he was still doing it. Or if it just looks exhausting to him. Lol.
Skyfall was released on the 50th Anniversary of the James Bond movies (Dr. No was released in 1962) and what I love about it is that it has just the right amount of fanservice, including legacy characters like Q and Miss Moneypenny, slowly bringing in Bond gadgets, plus the kitted out Astin Martin from "Goldfinger", great references like James Bond saying "For Your Eyes Only" referencing the movie "For Your Eyes Only" (1981) and so much more. It's definitely a James Bond movie for the long time Bond fans.
Also, the cinematography in this movie is stunning, Roger Deakins deserves so much praise.
Not written by Ian Fleming, not based on his books. At least it was a good movie overall, unlike the last one which was a big middle finger in film form, an ode to hate against a generation, a race, a culture, a sex, and everything Ian Fleming made Bond to be.
@@pistonburner6448 you are exagerating, it was just another mediocre craig bond movie
@@pistonburner6448 We can 100% tell what sort of a person you are. And that's not a compliment.
@@andromidius You already confessed that you're racist and sexist , now you're broadcasting to the world that you're a spineless coward too.
@pistonburner6448 And just what was it Ian Fleming made James Bond to be? Right from the start the literary character was always consistently portrayed as a morose, pouty, self-absorbed, hate-filled, misanthropic, misogynistic, chain-smoking drunk motivated primarily by an overwhelming scorn for everything he personally considered un-British, un-white, un-manly, and un-Bond. And right from the start the movies ALWAYS made Bond something else, insofar as turning him into a character that paying moviegoers wouldn't find completely repellent.
Because this came out for the 50th anniversary of the franchise, the role of Kincade was written for none other than Sean Connery. However, Connery was living as a tax exile in the Bahamas (which severely limits the amount of time Connery could stay in the country). The producers also felt the casting would be too distracting, so they cast Albert Finney. Unfortunately, this was Finney’s final role due to kidney cancer, and was going through chemotherapy during filming.
I particularly remember seeing 007 SKYFALL in the movie theater years ago, I won't forget how I got into tears upon seeing Judi Dench final moment in the 007 franchise.
Spoilers!
😂
She's probably one of the top ten actresses of all time.
Except she’s back in the next one briefly. 🤣
I saw Skyfall at the cinema when it came out and was pissed when he was shot by a member of his own team. LOL. Enjoyed the film tho.
The moment on top of the train when you both duck to the left at the same time has to be nominated for one of the reaction moments of the year.
Yes,right,I laughed out loud when they did that.These two Ladies are so adorable.
Maybe there should be a 'best flinch' category. Or 'best reaction choreography' or something. Lol.
It wasn't until Skyfall that I realised how much Judi Dench brought to the franchise. The dynamic between Bond and M was at its best when she was in that role
My number one favourite James Bond movie. From the opening shot to the very last, it's glorious. Well shot, well acted, and the writing was great.
Judi Dench is my favourite M, but hot damn casting Fiennes as M was an amazing choice. He fits the role so incredibly well.
He’s great.
What I always loved about the Craig era films was the understanding that the agents were all damaged people who chose to serve understanding they were nothing but expendable tools. This one shows it as the main plot Bond took his little holiday because he'd lost faith in M's judgment. He wasn't angry he got shot he was angry she didn't trust him. Silver couldn't accept his own recklessness put him in the position where M was forced to give him up to Chinese intelligence. Silver's loyalty was to M personally so her betrayal caused him to strike out on his own while Bond may respect and admire M his loyalty has always been to the country so loosing faith in her would never cause him to turn traitor.
The huge lizard was a Komodo dragon, which is the largest lizard in the world. It has a toxic bite and is known to have preyed on humans.
Good stuff!
Silva, not Silver. He’s ethnically Spanish.
*Silva
best take/psychological breakdown of characters
From Goldeneye to Skyfall, what a legacy. Dame Judi Dench never disappointed and never has in any role I've seen.
Great reaction, great movie! thank you for the video!
Wow, some serious Poppies sister moments here! 👱♀👱♂ 6:00 Simultaneously ducking under a bridge. 8:00 Musical gestures? 41:45 Simultaneously dodging fire. And one of favorite Cassie quotes in a long time: 8:40 "Where's the naked girls, guys?" 😂
35:43 prrrrrr
Yeah, I was amused by their multiple instances of synchronized ducking/dodging in this one. haha
My personal favorite of the Craig era. Such a great way to celebrate the (at the time) 50th anniversary of the franchise. Deconstructs everything that we find familiar with the character/franchise, and then build him back up to get him back to work for another 50 years of movies. Love it.
Guess you haven't been subjected to the movie after next then...
They'll ruin the next bond like they did with no time to die
Well, it was all great, except for the side characters, especially Severine....
I have a weird view on this movie. This is a really good movie that is a really bad James Bond film. This is not a James Bond film. It is an M film. Any James Bond film where Bond is not the most important role in the film is a bad James Bond film. If Bond had nothing to do with this film and it was just any old secret agent film it would be better.
@@zybch I have. And I liked it. Of the Craig era, I place it right in the middle. Not as good as Skyfall or Casino…. better than Quantum and Spectre.
There's a lot to love about this one even if you're not the biggest Bond fan: fantastic acting, beautiful locations, competent directing, cinematography from Roger Deakins, good fight choreography, the theme by Adele...all good stuff. Sam Mendes is definitely an arty kind of director...when I first heard he was at the helm I wondered if he could pull it off in an action movie. But I think he did passed the test with flying colors. Probably shouldn't be surprised. He is one of the greatest directors of all time. And that Adele theme was on my ipod for a loooong time.
I'm not a Bond fan of any kind, but I did greatly enjoy this movie.
@@CorwynCelesil Yeah it's good. Just a really well made film on it's own. Sam Mendes makes quality movies.
Putting the James Bond movie franchise aside for a second…SKYFALL is a brilliant movie in isolation and in itself it highlights the true essence of great movie making. To think it was nominated for 5 Oscar’s (never before matched by another OO7 movie) and won 2 of them is testament to Daniel Craig, his fellow actors and the team behind the set.
An incredible movie and most definitely in my top 20 movies of all time (I’m a movie geek). Faultless performances and a great plot and twist.
I cried when M passed because not only is Dame Judi Dench exquisite in the role but Craig shows Bond’s true feelings for M because as an orphan, she was in fact the motherly figure he never had.
If you also note that Kincaid calls M - Emma…is this deliberate or an old man presuming that M stands for “Em” as in Emma?
Albert Finney and Ralph Fiennes are masterful and Javier Bardem - what a villain!!! Genius but not as scary as his role in No Country For Old Men.
The best Bond movie - eclipses both Goldfinger and Casino Royale in my opinion.
Spectre (for me) isn’t far behind it although underrated by quite the crowd. I look forward to your reaction and the stunts are truly amazing.
The Bourne and MI movies brought us a ruthless Bond and Craig will be remembered for a great body of work as OO7!
Just when you think that one of them couldn't possibly be more charming, the other one disproves the theory.
You are both disarmingly sweet.
Thanks for brightening my day.
This is my favorite of Daniel's run as Bond. Loved the interaction between Him and Dame Judy Dench as M here. And the Music!❤
This was the first Bond movie to make me genuinely Sad, the story was perfect and Daniel smashed it. One of my favourites ❤ also Javier Bardem was an excellent Villain
Skyfall is one of the best Bond movies in the whole franchise. With Connery it was Thunderball and From Russia With Love. Moore it was The Spy Who Loved Me and For Your Eyes Only. Dalton The Living Daylights. Brosnan Goldeneye and with Craig it is Casino Royale and this movie.
'No Live and Let Die' for Moore? An utterly classic film easily in the Best of Bond club.
Nope, the modern movies are no longer true to Ian Fleming's stories. No naked girls in the opening either. Well, at least still at this point they were high quality films made to be good movies, but then the last one especially was just political extremist hate in a film disguise, just pure cultural appropriation done deliberately to offend a whole culture and race and sex, not to mention everything Ian Fleming created Bond to be.
@@FRACTUREDVISIONmusic I love live and let die but most Bond crickets don't. I think they felt he was too old and the film maybe too long? IDK, it had some great villains and a fun plot.
@@putinscat1208 Actually, I liked this one too. To be honest Dalton was the first to introduce the gritty Bond before Craig.
@@pistonburner6448 Does it hurt to be on the receiving end for once? Aww.
The tunnel duck might be my all time favorite Cassie and Carly jump scare move. 🤣🤣🤣
One of my favorite Bond movies. So cool, exciting and tragic.
Did you recognise Q's voice? He's also Paddington Bear. The Tennyson recital, the old Bond theme striking up when the Aston Martin is revealed, Moneypenny's introduction and new M asking bond if he's ready to get to work are great touches.
One of the best Bond movies on par with Casino Royale. Also has an outstanding villain entrance. They caught thunder
in a bottle with this one. Everything gels!!!
This is my favorite Daniel Craig Bond movie. It's a bit sentimental to me because it came out right after my old dog passed away and I was a mess so I went to this to get my mind off everything. It was 2+ hours of distraction that I was so very grateful for. I love the villain in this, the call backs, the fact that they gave Judy Dench a bigger role, the cinematography, the editing, etc. It's just a great Bond movie and I can watch it any time and just be at peace.
What’s amazing is that Skyfall was the (1st) 007 movie to win best song at the Oscars.
It's a great tune and no mistake but dame Shirley Bassey was robbed, if you ask me . . .
@@vincelang3779 definitely. Other 007 songs that were snubbed are For your eyes only, a view to a kill, living daylights, licence to kill, the world is not enough, you know my name & another way to die.
That's hard to believe. There's some amazing Bond themes.
@@jamesrippy1161 Just heard License to Kill for the first time when Cassie did her reaction. Great song.
@@jamesrippy1161 . 4 Bond film songs were nominated. "For Your Eyes Only" lost to the theme from "Arthur". "Nobody Does It Better" lost to "You Light Up My Life". Live and Let Die lost to "The Way We Were". "The look Of Love" from the (non-Eon) Casino Royale (1967) lost to "Talk To The Animals" from the original Doctor Dolittle.
33:26 is one of my favorite moments in all of film. A fitting poem to have while an aging Bond wills himself to keep going even when so many doubt his decaying speed, strength, and youth.
Every bit of this.
Skyfall made history as the first song from a 007 film to win an Academy Award for Best Song.
36:15 His parents died in a climbing accident. It was stated in GoldenEye and was adapted directly from the books. So although it isn’t stated here, I think the backstory is the same.
This one is my favorite of the Daniel Craig movies. There are some epic visuals that are just beautiful to watch in this show, and with the addition of Javier Bardem, it is just amazing.
Always fun watching movies with you two! Congratulations on your MI premier, sounds like a magical night.
23:00 I could've heard a pin drop in this scene when I saw it on in the cinema. What an entrance. I agree with Roger Ebert's evaluation: "Best Bond in years"
4:52 - two girls after my own heart... and self confidence...😂
Fun Fact:
As a loving tribute, the house they used for 007 meeting with M after the MI6 bombing was the former house of John Barry, the late composer of eleven James Bond films (before the Craig-era timeline).
I didn't know that! Was it the one where he and Michael Caine shared?
Watching these movies with these two kids is fun. I haven't seen the Craig era of movies as much as I have the Sean or Roger movies. This is sorta my second viewing of the movie.
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sorry don't know about that, but i also just learned that the interior of M's home was just a film set, only the exterior was Barry's house.
@@JOSH-lw2jv I would have assumed the interior was a set - probably the OO7 soundstage at Pinewood. It's difficult to tell with the lack of lighting.
11:39, that lip bite 😆
I loved bringing back the Aston Martin, complete with ejection seat. They had a completely logical reason to use it in the film, which makes it work.
That whole sequence where she is reading the Tennyson poem while James is pouring every ounce of his willpower in pursuit through the city ... that was darn near cinematic perfection. One of my absolute favorite sequences in film.
Great video! :)
And as always, the stunt team in Bond movies is doing a fantastic job. Say what you will about Bond movies, but they all had some of the best stunts actors in that era.
This is the first and only entry in the franchise to gross at least $1 billion worldwide. Sean Connery was the original choice to play Kincaid the groundskeeper. The title song for this and Live and Let Die won the Academy award for Best Original Song. The lizards shown in this are Komodo Dragons, which have venomous saliva and are the largest lizards alive
@15blackshirt, So did Spectre's song, very unfortunately.
Second best Bond movie overall after Casino Royale for me. The title song gave me goosebumps in the cinema. Bardem is such a great villain, so soft-spoken; the exact opposite of the usual shouty bad guy.
Growing up watching Bond with my dad and able to go to tgis movie at the cinema after him clearing kimo and seeing the movie go full circle with M, Moneypenny and just seeing it able to close every knot were so amazing. I got tears in my eyes from the ending and then looking at my father who were in full smilet and tears in his eyes as well just made everything to me. My father is still kicking it today as the strongest man and superhero in my life and the whole world.
One of my fondest memories of my dad was going to see a James Bond movie together. He used to laugh so much at the jokes and innuendos. He was the loudest in the cinema. Gone over 30 years now but that memory still makes me smile.
"Some men are coming here to kill us...... we're gonna kill them first!"
Definitely in the top 5 Bond films of all time!
“If you’re looking for an exploding pen we don’t really do that anymore.” 😂
This was the 50th anniversary of the first film.
There was a time when they seriously discussed casting Sean Connery as Kincaide.
The scene where M is reading the poem and they show the parallels to Bond is a chefs kiss masterpiece. The whole movie is amazing.
Silva is top tier Bond villain, Bardem played it perfectly.
Javier Bardem has played two of the best villains so far in the 21st Century of films, here in Skyfall (2012) and In Country for Old Men (2007), as well as another good one in the movie The Counselor (2013).
I say that these two lovelies should be in the next Bond film! Cassie and Carly - Bond girls! 😊
One of my favorite Judy Dench films (after the Bonds) is Shakespeare in Love. It isn't a huge role, but a significant one, and you get that great Judy Dench sass as Queen Elizabeth I. You also get the new M's (Ralph Fiennes) brother, Joseph Fiennes, as William Shakespeare. I know not everyone loved that movie as much as I did, but, as someone who studied medieval and rennaisance literature (particularly Elizabethean theater) I found it particularly enjoyable.
Skyfall was also Javier Bardem's creepiest role since No Country for Old Men (another must see movie).
This is a fantastic film. Both an excellent Bond film, and a deconstruction of what Bond is. A true masterpiece. Best title song ever❤
For me best Bond Title song will always be 'Live and Let Die', but Wings in the 70s were favourites for everyone.
My favourite Craig-Bond! And a great exit for Judi Dench. Great theme song as well. I was very happy as I left the theatre.😊
Javier Bardem is SOOOO good at being enigmatic and bizarre.
Source: No Country for Old Men, wherein viewers aren’t sure if he’s a literal villain, a symbolic villain, an alien, or imaginary.
Probably because he's enigmatic and bizarre.
When Silva takes the knife in the back at the end, and she says "the good old-fashioned way" 😳omg 😂the best I've seen on the internet this year!
You two crack me up with the ducking and dodging. Bond has an intriguing backstory. This was one of the better Craig movies.
The Shanghai fight cinematography is top notch. Same with the entrance to to casino in Macau. Probably my all time favorite Bond film, but I'm not much of a Bond film fan so take it for what it's worth.
Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins have always created some of the best movie imagery of all time. Definitely a nice touch for movie fans that aren't that into the Bond thing.
Javier Bardem is my favorite Bond villain. And I think this one is my favorite Bond film. Great villain, great visuals, great fights, great character arcs.
I really liked how this film felt like modern Bond going back to the Connery roots, the whole end sequence in M's office felt like we were right back to where we'd start with Bond going into a new Dr. No all over.
the whole cast is class in this episode - Ralph Fiennes's brilliant casting. when they took the laptop in and plugged it in was the silliest thing in this film no on would ever ever do that if they were serious about intell
Yeah, Q the 'security' guy REALLY messed up. Entry-level secretarial staff at companies get taught about IT security practices, so the idea that someone working for an intelligence service would do something so risky is insane.
I love that the where so into it, they both dodged in the same direction at the same time 41:48😂
This one and Casino Royale are my favorites of the Craig era. Javier Bardem is AMAZING as Silva. Hell, he's amazing in everything he's in! Love watching you guys, the best reactors on UA-cam. 👍
The actor who played Q voiced Paddington, that might be why he spunds familiar
21:30 I believe it's a Komodo Dragon
Yep, and it's a komono dragon if it's wearing sunglasses :)
The nod to Connery/Goldfinger DB5 at 35:00 is amazing!!!!! Love that part
Certainly my favorite Craig era James Bond film and just might be my overall favorite in the franchise.
I was in Istanbul when the opening car chase was being filmed. Pretty cool thing to witness!
This movie was so great. The way they introduced back Q and Moneypenny, the transaction of M from Dame Judi Dench to Ralph Fiennes, the strong viliian clear motive, and the song, definite one of the best, not just Bond movie but all movies, ever
Wonderful reaction. Many thanks. You two have great chemistry.
I love your reactions so much you bring such fun to them. Long may they continue. Much love from England.
I remember hearing around the time of this filming that Kincaid was originally suppose to be played by Sean Connery, but they couldn’t come to a workable contract. This film was so amazingly good and beautifully shot.
This is the one bond film where Craig feels like bond. My favourite one of his by far.
I cannot even describe how amazing you two are. Absolutely the best channel. After a stressful day, turning on one of your videos makes me so happy. I live in Ottawa Ontario Canada and watching you girls watching movies totally puts me heaven. Please keep up the great work.
Highest-grossing Bond film of all time.
Released during the 50th Anniversary.
Bond remembering his tragic past, rebuilding his body & soul,
recharging his character to being the best in the game.
Judi Dench as the only female 'M'.
Playing the role within 17 years and 2 eras.
Tied with the late Bernard Lee, who played the role first in these films.
Saw this in IMAX and i was blown away.
Bardem as the villain, Introducing franchise favorites (Q & Moneypenny) finally,
getting a new M and the theme by Adele is so good.
A definite bounce-back from the previous film.
Showing us once again in the spy genre why no does it better than 007.
It's a shame that they dropped the ball with the next film...
I’m not even finished with the video yet, and this is by far the most enjoyable commentary between the two of you that I have heard.
Casino Royale will always be my favorite Craig Bond... but this is the best one. Skyfall is just so damn good. Javier Bardem does an amazing villain. Just as talented as James is. They play off each other at their first meeting so very well. The whole "what makes you think it's my first time" line is so good. Dench getting a great last fight as a send off. I love the twist with Ralph Fiennes character. You kind of don't like him at first but he proves himself a really good guy by the end.
Per the books, Bond's parents died in a mountain climbing accident when Bond was 11, and he went to live with an aunt. At 12, he started boarding school.
As someone who saw Adele for two shows two weekends ago, I can assure you her performance of Skyfall is epic in person!
Allegedly after this movie came out, straight-razor sales skyrocketed due to the popularity of the shaving scene. Apparently it worked!
My dad and I saw every Bond film together since the second Roger Moore film in 1974. Sadly I wish I knew that Skyfall would be our last together. But I'm glad we got to see the best one ever. I'm also glad he didn't see the last two. Ugh.
Wonderful memories with your dad. I'm almost wish I hadn't see the last two. I'm surprised the girls haven't figured out Bond dies. For everyone else, it was "about time" before the scripts got any worse.
@randywhite3947 on your list. Not mine.
Mask -1985
*A true story* about unconditional love
Everyone I have shared the movie with loved it and said they could not believe they had never heard of it
-Cher
-Eric Stoltz
-Sam Elliott
-Laura Dern
This was def my fave reaction from y’all. Made me smile & laugh
Okay, ladies. The black female agent that shot Bond early was Calypso in the Pirates of the Caribbian. The actor playing Q, I believe was the scarecrow villain in one of the Batman movies.
Hey ladies! This is one of my favorite DC Bond films, even though there were a few aspects I wasn't keen on. Casino Royale is my favorite ahead of this.
Even before I went to see it opening weekend, I had read about a month or so before that it was Judy Dench's last time as M, due to a health thing and she felt it was time to move on. She'd been M since Brosnan had been Bond. I didn't know that she'd be killed off, just thought maybe injured enough to decide to retire. Anyways, not sure if you realized it but this movie had 2 alums from Harry Potter with Ralph Fiennes and the black haired actress who was questioning M on the panel. She had played Draco Malfoy's Mother. And hate to say, she passed from Cancer, I think last year. And BTW....they weren't saying Mum, but Ma'am, which with the Brit accent sounds like- Mum. 😊
Your word association at the end was endearing
One of the absolute best Bond films. Love it.
Speaking of callbacks, I loved that Skyfall, where Bond was from, was in Scotland.
The original author, Ian Fleming, gave Bond a Scottish background after seeing Sean Connery as Bond.
Best Daniel Craig Bond film, although Casino Royale is a very close 2nd, and the very best Intro - it basically shows a good looking synopses of the entire film. Excellent.
Now you should watch No Country for Old Men - Javier Bardem showcase, with Tommy Lee Jones.
Yes Dame Judy! She's from my Home city of York! I met/ served her and her grandson at our sports store in York when I was 16. She's a brilliant/ really funny person and a phenomenal actor! What a "Bond" movie... I've always loved her send off from the franchise in this film!
the red pagoda boat scene is always my favorite in this film. love this film so much! can't wait for you two to watch his newest 007 film!!
Thanks for the excellent reaction - loving how into the Bond films you've both become! In spite of the pretty Scottish scenery, all the action shots of the old house at the end of the film took place on military land just outside the village in Surrey where I live. They built a complete replica house and were filming there for ages - the area is still regularly used for actions scenes in many movies.
This is my favorite Bond movie that I have watched. It was perfect.
I just can't get over the Home Alone style ending fight.
That moment when he drives the Aston Martin out of the garage is just *chefs kiss* perfect. Great bond movie
Such a classic. Almost as good as Casino Royale.
There's a theory that some original plot elements ended up on the production room floor, one being that the villain was M's son (adopted or otherwise) but she had had to give him up when working in Hong Kong. That odd phrase on her computer "Think on your sins" is an anagram of "your son isn't in HK".