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Watchflair · 10 November 2012, 01:24 AM

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

wantonebad · 10 November 2012, 01:47 AM

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".

SaddleSC · 10 November 2012, 02:48 AM

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:)

Ditch · 10 November 2012, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

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:)

Mid way between Casino Royale (excellent) and Skyfall (dreadful) IMO.

Darmapow · 10 November 2012, 03:05 AM

SkyFall in my opinion is streets ahead of Quantum of Solace and on a par with Casino Royale

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wantonebad · 10 November 2012, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

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:)

A lot of people agree with you about the Quantum of Solace, having just rewatched it I think it gets a bad rap. There's a lot of action and the story while not traditional Bond-esq was pretty good. JMHO

treeinthecity · 10 November 2012, 03:10 AM

I saw Skyfall on 2 days ago and definitely recommend! Way better than Quantum.

Watchflair · 10 November 2012, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

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:)

Skyfall definitely is action packed. More action than love interest like some of the previous.

h999r · 10 November 2012, 06:11 AM

its a must see film .. Lucky you got the chance to see it first .

perpetualman88 · 10 November 2012, 06:18 AM

saw it at the midnight showing last night I enjoyed it was wearing my sub of course :)

withthesword · 10 November 2012, 08:34 AM

I'm in line for opening night here in Toronto. Excited!
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Dr. Robert · 10 November 2012, 09:58 AM

I'm off to see it.......will wear my sub, bah humbug on Omeeeeega.

dalip · 10 November 2012, 10:19 AM

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.

Watchflair · 10 November 2012, 11:13 AM

Enjoy! Let me know what your thoughts are on it. I think they did a great job and are going in a good direction

Andrés G · 10 November 2012, 12:35 PM

I saw it last weekend and I liked it a lot. It wasn't as good as Casino Royale but still very entertaining.

P.S. That vintage Aston Martin is a beauty.

Dr. Robert · 10 November 2012, 02:48 PM

Excellent.....I give it 2

up!

ducatidoc · 10 November 2012, 03:26 PM

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.

Dr. Robert · 10 November 2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

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.

It's an exciting film, he should like it.

Joey_V · 10 November 2012, 06:05 PM

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.

james1787 · 11 November 2012, 10:45 AM

Watching it tonight.. will be wearing my sub.

Beek · 11 November 2012, 10:46 PM

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.

tphan · 12 November 2012, 12:41 AM

odd that no one mention about the GV Milgauss worn by Eve Moneypenny in the snipe scene when she shot Bond.

smartson · 12 November 2012, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tphan

odd that no one mention about the GV Milgauss worn by Eve Moneypenny in the snipe scene when she shot Bond.

I noticed the watch, but thought she was wearing an old aqua terra.

Kanger · 12 November 2012, 04:50 AM

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.

Watchflair · 14 November 2012, 02:46 AM

Bardem really played the villian well. The hair almost reminded me of Christopher Walken as Max Zorin in a 'View To A Kill'.

Watchflair · 14 November 2012, 02:48 AM

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Watchflair · 14 November 2012, 02:52 AM

Bardem

Kringkily · 14 November 2012, 02:54 AM

What $12 CAD for a movie ticket? It's like 15-16 here in NYC....

Oh and the movie was great

Noonan · 14 November 2012, 02:59 AM

Loved the movie. It had a distinct Dark Knight feel to it.

withthesword · 14 November 2012, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kringkily

What $12 CAD for a movie ticket? It's like 15-16 here in NYC....

Oh and the movie was great

yepper. not too shabby for 11.97 USD

gotta love that exchange rate! if you're close enough to the border you could just come across to catch a movie hahaha

10 November 2012, 01:24 AM	#1
Watchflair 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,935	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 __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

10 November 2012, 01:47 AM	#2
wantonebad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,852	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". __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

10 November 2012, 02:48 AM	#3
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,147	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:) __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

10 November 2012, 08:34 AM	#11
withthesword "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Matte Location: Toronto Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,006	I'm in line for opening night here in Toronto. Excited! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352500475.182966.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Ready. Ready. Hack. My Flickr Photostream Wishlist: 1984 gmt

10 November 2012, 09:58 AM	#12
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,752	I'm off to see it.......will wear my sub, bah humbug on Omeeeeega. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 November 2012, 03:05 AM	#5
Darmapow Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Darren Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 117	SkyFall in my opinion is streets ahead of Quantum of Solace and on a par with Casino Royale Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 November 2012, 03:10 AM	#7
treeinthecity "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Tri Location: boston Watch: Hulk Posts: 88	I saw Skyfall on 2 days ago and definitely recommend! Way better than Quantum.

10 November 2012, 06:11 AM	#9
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	its a must see film .. Lucky you got the chance to see it first .

10 November 2012, 06:18 AM	#10
perpetualman88 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,270	saw it at the midnight showing last night I enjoyed it was wearing my sub of course :)

10 November 2012, 10:19 AM	#13
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	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. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

10 November 2012, 11:13 AM	#14
Watchflair 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,935	Enjoy! Let me know what your thoughts are on it. I think they did a great job and are going in a good direction __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

10 November 2012, 12:35 PM	#15
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	I saw it last weekend and I liked it a lot. It wasn't as good as Casino Royale but still very entertaining. P.S. That vintage Aston Martin is a beauty.

10 November 2012, 02:48 PM	#16
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,752	Excellent.....I give it 2 up! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 November 2012, 03:26 PM	#17
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	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. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

10 November 2012, 06:05 PM	#19
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	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. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

11 November 2012, 10:45 AM	#20
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,372	Watching it tonight.. will be wearing my sub.

11 November 2012, 10:46 PM	#21
Beek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Freerk Location: the Netherlands Watch: 292 Posts: 2,995	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. __________________ Time, free yet priceless

12 November 2012, 12:41 AM	#22
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	odd that no one mention about the GV Milgauss worn by Eve Moneypenny in the snipe scene when she shot Bond.

12 November 2012, 04:50 AM	#24
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	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.

14 November 2012, 02:46 AM	#25
Watchflair 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,935	Bardem really played the villian well. The hair almost reminded me of Christopher Walken as Max Zorin in a 'View To A Kill'. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

14 November 2012, 02:54 AM	#28
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	What $12 CAD for a movie ticket? It's like 15-16 here in NYC.... Oh and the movie was great

14 November 2012, 02:59 AM	#29
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Loved the movie. It had a distinct Dark Knight feel to it.

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