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Saw SKYFALL Yesterday in Imax
DIdn't realize that they were releasing Skyfall a day earlier in Imax. So we went and saw it. They gave out posters commemorating the release in Imax for 11-08-12(I'll post a pic later). I don't know if it lives up to the hype of best Bond ever but it was definitely very good. Lots of references to the old Bonds and the history. I am liking Craig very much in the role, takes the franchise to a Bourne like status. Def a worthwhile flick
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I think the Bourne comparisons are fair since that's the kind of edge Craig's personality brings to the role, and the last few movies his character has been sort of rouge in his "work" so you could say he was "off the reservation".
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I found Casino Royale (2006) to be my favorite Bond film (especially of the modern era), and actually one of my favorite action movies of all time. However, my wife and I really disliked Quantum of Solace. I found the story to be disjointed, thought that the movie was far too long and found that it did not have the fast pace of Casino Royale.
Which movie is Skyfall closer to in both its storyline and amount of action? From the previews, it appears to be far more similar to Casino Royale and thus I have high hopes for it this weekend, but I look forward to hearing your feedback:)
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Mid way between Casino Royale (excellent) and Skyfall (dreadful) IMO.
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SkyFall in my opinion is streets ahead of Quantum of Solace and on a par with Casino Royale
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I saw Skyfall on 2 days ago and definitely recommend! Way better than Quantum.
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its a must see film .. Lucky you got the chance to see it first .
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saw it at the midnight showing last night I enjoyed it was wearing my sub of course :)
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I'm in line for opening night here in Toronto. Excited!
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I'm off to see it.......will wear my sub, bah humbug on Omeeeeega.
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Really looking forward to this one as its directed by Sam Mendes and he's one hell of a director. An unusual path to choose an established director hence there will be certain shifts to the depth of narrative.. With Craig and Dench in there......just a superb cocktail.
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Enjoy! Let me know what your thoughts are on it. I think they did a great job and are going in a good direction
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I saw it last weekend and I liked it a lot. It wasn't as good as Casino Royale but still very entertaining.
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Excellent.....I give it 2
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Opinions, gents: next weekend is son's 15th birthday. With him not having any serious experience in the Bond genre, would a 15 y/o find it enjoyable from the action-adventure standpoint ? He is heavily into the Expendables-type flicks on Netflix.
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It's an exciting film, he should like it.
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Can't wait to see it.... I'm watching it with the wife on Nov 17... I have marked my calendar. It'll be a great day.
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Watching it tonight.. will be wearing my sub.
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Just came back from the cinema. I'm not a fan of Craig TBH. The movie was OK, but not much more than that IMO.
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odd that no one mention about the GV Milgauss worn by Eve Moneypenny in the snipe scene when she shot Bond.
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I noticed the watch, but thought she was wearing an old aqua terra.
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I would think w/ Omega doing product placement, they'd have the watch monopoly....throw in watches from other members of the Swatch Group.
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Thought it was excellent and a much improvement from Quantom. As good as Casino Royale if not better. British products everywhere... Jaguar, Rovers, very British feel as a Bond movie should be. Excellent film overall, really enjoyed it.
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Bardem really played the villian well. The hair almost reminded me of Christopher Walken as Max Zorin in a 'View To A Kill'.
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What $12 CAD for a movie ticket? It's like 15-16 here in NYC....
Oh and the movie was great |
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