Went to see this last night. It was a much better film than we have come to expect from the franchise. A few set pieces of course, but quite a few laughs (taking the mick out of the Bond myth stuff). And a better plot. Craig looking convincingly knackered in the early section. Dench on form. Cameos by Rrralf Ffeinneesss and Albert FFFinnney.
OMG the adverts though were half an hour of torment. Lots of loud Bond themed ones. Missed NZ where they do not inflict more than one or two.
My tip, if you have to go in the evening, is to go early (so you don't have to sit at the front) and nab your seats. Then persuade a companion to sit tight while you go for a coffee or something. Or take a sound proofed bag to put your head in.

Our cinema routine; book tickets by phone, leave house; arrive at cinema 15 minutes later; S.O. drops me off outside cinema and goes off to park; I go in and get nice seats in the middle; S.O. arrives 10 minutes later with my decaff latte. So civilised. Off to see Looper tonight and Holy Motors tomorrow, although want to see Beasts of the Southern Wild; Mark Kermode says it's the best film since Pan's Labyrinth so I can't wait to see what it's like....

Went to see Skyfall preceded by a canape and champagne reception in aid of the local lifeboat. It was lovely to be able to dress up - and the wonderful Man does scrub up well and looks a treat in his 'dicky bow'. Then to top it all I did actually enjoy the film.

My son went to see it on Friday and took grandson again today. He reckons there's an Oscar lined up for this one.

It is a big improvement isn't it. What would you give it an oscar for - Daniel's makeup? Daniel's muscles?
BTW for those of you who didn't hear the News Quiz. Someone sent in a quote by Daniel C and it was, as usual, read out by the wonderful Charlotte Green, in her deadpan newsreaders voice.
When asked about how he felt about nude love scenes he said
"As I get older, it just gets harder and harder"

Who would have thought in his Our Friends in the North days that he would one day be [arguably] the best Bond ever? We were discussing it last night and it dawned on us that he's the first one that can actually act. Will I understand this film; I'm not very good with 'plots'?

I'll go and see it sometime this week sounds good so far..

Crimson it is a pretty straightforward plot - I don't think i had to nudge DH and ask what was happening once.

I think James Bond is the most boring and puerile character in adult fiction, so I shan't go and watch this film. I am also sorry that the lovely Adele seems to have turned into the rather harsh-sounding Shirley Bassey.

I can't say I've ever enjoyed a Bond film, but this one has had very good reviews. Daniel Craig was very good in the American version of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and I usually loathe American remakes of good films, so I think he's an actor who is worth seeing. It is quite interesting to see how Bond adapts to wherever women stand in society at that given time [although even now they seem to do more lying down ].

With you there, absent.

Ditto bags & absent

You're right absent particularly in the r. moore days. terrible. I went to the film because DH loves the pics. But this film is much less puerile than the roger moore days, it was quite a lot about his relationship with M, as played by judi dench.

My brother in law saw Skyfall last night, and told me it was marvellous, the only Bond film he'd happily sit through again. Coincidentally, I too saw a Bond film - I'm in Spain - Live and let Die, with Roger Moore, on TV. Unbelievably bad. It was quite a feat, rescuing the Bond series from the seventies low point.

grannyactivist what a fantastic, lovely sounding evening!

Saw it today and thought it was great. Mind I only get to go the cinema once in a bluemoon, so I do enjoy watching films on a large screen. (How sad is that!!)

Sorry, Daniel Craig does nothing for me at all. Saw his first two Bond films and was bored rigid. He completely ruined The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for me as well (not that it took much ruining - the Swedish version was so much better)

Would sooner see the new Ice Age 4

Jodi, you might regret saying that. I saw it and think it's about time the Ice Age series was quietly laid to rest.

Dragged a reluctant husband to see 'Skyfall' this afternoon, as it was our only day off from grandchildren this week. Last time we went to a 'Bond' film, it was a midnight premier of 'The Spy Who Loved Me' - pre-children! Hubby - who even prefers radio to TV - was very impressed with the new technology etc in this film. We really enjoyed it as a film - rather than as a 'Bond' film. Never having knowingly seen Daniel Craig in anything before, to us he was just the main actor and along with the others, and an excellent script, made it a very worthwhile, if rare, visit to the cinema. A big improvement on Sir Roger I'd say.

Anyone who insists that his Martini is shaken rather than stirred is a barbarian and should be banned from the Savoy forever.

Roger Moore - nil points.

Can't stand James Bond films. Same old, same old. I think I might enjoy watching paint dry more. Still, must be me that is odd as most people I've spoken to seem to think they are wonderfull.

I'd given up on the 'Bond' films too but DGS was staying so it was a must.
I'm really glad I did! I thoroughly enjoyed the film, lovely references to classic Bond moments ( almost tongue in cheek) and 'that' car!
I too remember 'Our Friends in the North'.... great series.
Daniel Craig does admit it now takes months to get into shape..... but what a shape (lusting granny emoticon).

Thanks OGM, you've convinced me ..and I do like Daniel Craig. ( and thanks for the willow tip, am stilling working out how to do it )