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Skyfall - the new Bond

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crimson Sun 28-Oct-12 15:48:15

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'?

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JessM Sun 28-Oct-12 15:44:20

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"
grin

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whenim64 Sun 28-Oct-12 15:35:24

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

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grannyactivist Sun 28-Oct-12 15:10:21

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. grin

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crimson Sun 28-Oct-12 13:47:47

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....

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JessM Sun 28-Oct-12 13:39:19

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.

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