Skyfall is the most patriotic Bond film since The Spy Who Loved Me.

In many ways this is Craig's Goldfinger. Obviously it's his third, it's arguably his best performance, it has the best villain of his tenure (so far), and a fantastic theme song. Like Goldfinger it also has some illogical stuff; but also like Goldfinger, it's so freaking entertaining and stylish you just overlook all the parts that don't make sense. The cast is superb and it looks beautiful. It's another classic and in my Top Ten.

The scene where Silva is captured in a glass box reminds me how Hannibal is locked in the library in The Silence of the Lambs. 🧐

Pretty amazing that every single Bond film has been made in Queen Elizabeth's reign.

Fun fact: If you type "Skyfall scene" into google maps, it'll take you to the scene where Bond and M are standing together before 29:57

The theater I work at played Skyfall when it came out and there was one thing that I often looked forward to when doing an auditorium check: hearing the audience reaction to the appearance of the DB5. They ranged from chuckles to some kids saying “Oh man, that is sick!” It’s the stuff I live for.

RIP Albert Finney, since this was your final film role.

It's the Bond fan, when he reviews, and we tune all, and watch it all together.... that's DBF..😊😊

This is the Dark Knight Of James Bond films

Even after recapping bond is over, please keep making documentaries like this. Absolutely loved it, your genuinely inspirational. P.s Skyfall's my favourite film

Fun fact they actually filmed the train scene on a real moving train with the actors connected to safety wires.

16:30 that happens to be my favorite use of CGI in film history. They filmed the entire “jellyfish” sequence with Bond’s gloves on, but when they got to the editing room, the creators realized that Craig had been filmed holding onto the elevator WITHOUT gloves. Since it would be too expensive to reshoot the entire scene, they opted to give Craig CGI hands in EVERY SHOT of the fight in the glass maze. I have seen this movie more times than I can count, and yet, I’ve never been able to tell. This is my standard for Bond movies.

The speech that M gives in this movie is amazing😍

"Skyfall" is definitely my most favorite Bond film of Daniel Craig era and one of my most favorites ever. I strongly admire Sam Mendes as a Bond film director. I particularly like the way the emotions get established in his films. I love the scene where Malerie is offering a retirement with dignity to M. I absolutely loved the moment when M said "To hell with dignity. I will leave when the job's done".

Ralph Fines is the perfect M. HE's one of the few actors who naturally make you believe he can command and lead. He's a great ying to this Bond's yang. I hope they continue to write well for him.

Brother, you shouldn't be DutchBondFan but TheBondFan!

Wow 23 fantastic reviews you are THE BOND FAN

Just returned home. Opening beer and enjoying the new recapping episode :)

Man, I’m so glad you covered the Year of Bond, 2012. That was indeed a great year to be a Bond fan; everything I heard about the movie sounded excellent. Javier Bardem being announced as Silva elevated the excitement because you just knew you were going to get something unique from him. And we hadn’t had that over the top super villain yet (Le Chiffre and Greene mostly being downplayed). I just felt it in the air that this was going to be excellent. Not good, but excellent. I was so happy when it gained the box office and multiple awards. I’ll gush about this movie without any shame whatsoever.

Finally... My favourite Bond movie!

31:01 this really makes me wanna see you review The Rock, since Connery was essentially playing a retired James Bond in that movie

Casino Royal. Gets mistaken for a vallie because of his youthfulness. 6 years later. You're to old for duty 007.

Ive been going through your Bond Film Breakdowns and i like how fans have talked about how each bond has their individual "Goldfinger" Starting With Connery, with Roger Moores being "The Spy who loved me" Dalton's being "License to Kill" and Pierce Brosnan's "Goldeneye" with "Tommorow Never Dies" being a close second place imo,and Daniel Craig's Skyfall undoubtedly being the most beautiful Bond Film in the series. Skyfall feels like the most beautiful and Modern looking film but most importantly it injected the much needed "fantasy of being an international Super Spy" that seems to be lacking from the Craig Era Bond Spy films outside of Casino Royale and Skyfall. Dont even get me started with the Amazing Theme by Adele.

Hear me out, perfectly good reason for Bond to have the old DB5. MI6 had an old unused DB5 outfitted by Q Branch for the OO section back in the 60’s. It was forgotten about for decades and left in a warehouse somewhere, eventually in was found in the 2000’s and Bond bought it from and used parts from it to outfit and restore his own personal DB5, something of a passion project for him. Which would explain why it was in storage with the rest of his possessions after his supposed death.

I love how you can barely contain your laughter at the "He means his cock!" line :,) the beloved Roger Moore would be proud. By the way, I didn't know that Calvin Dyson was subscribed to Silva's youtube channel! :,)

Really great review! I'm already looking forward to the spectre episode!

Skyfall is SOOOOOO good. Loved it at the theatre, and every time I've seen it since.

Best bond films analysis is this channel

Another brilliant review. 40 minutes felt like 5. Im not sure if Skyfall is one my favs but it grows on me more every year and it has a lot of really brilliant moments. The DB5 and moneypenny reveal were fantastic.

Bond simply walking into the shower to the oblivious Severine is the ultimate alpha moment.

When I first heard the name "SKYFALL", I thought the film might be an updating of "THUNDERBALL", with a big reveal of the Quantum organization and some world-threatening scheme. I was a bit shocked to find out that instead, we got a "stand-alone" film like "GOLDFINGER". Although, there was ONE element from "TB" included-- Bond having to get himself back in shape, which was a big thing in both Fleming's novelization of the unfilmed scripts, and the 1965 movie. The 1983 remake, also. I wound up likeing "SKYFALL" better than the films that came before it and after it. So... it was a real shame that, due to circumstances, it was the only Bond film since 1973 that I DIDN'T get to see in a theatre, at all. I saw a fuzzy copy of it on KZfaq... after I already saw "SPECTRE" in a theatre. "Silva" just didn't do it for me as a villain. Hmm. And, funny thing... I think he actually LOOKS too much like "Green" in the previous film. Hmm.

Silva’s KZfaq segment was amazing lol

Great review, here's my thought about Skyfall... The 23rd Bond feature film was a masterpiece and it's more of a follow-up that it doesnt retreat the same formula like other Bond films and this one was so good. It's amazing that they made a 50th anniversary of James Bond legacy and it delivered more attention since re-watch on Netflix and giving more time of how incredible this film is? It's a film that tells Bond's back story of where it came from and turning into a dark territory of bringing him back to resurrection. Daniel Craig is fantastic as always and he's keeping his 21st century Bond character since two films and he did amazing job as being cold blooded 00 agent and that didnt turn him into a much development since Casino Royale so I wanted more of his character and hes bringing back like Ian Fleming wanted to be a spy hero. The characters are great including the villain Raoul Silva, played by Javier Bardem, he's enjoying everything like a good old Bond villain like always want into an fashion way. Judi Dench as M is very important as well, and I do enjoy her fear and reaction of what will happen if shes going to be safe and along with Bond and M' trustworthy team was really interesting and that makes her so good that her ending was pretty emotional that we always love M in the first place where Judi Dench played her character for so long since the 90's. The new cast is really interesting and having a black Moneypenny, new M, and a high tech nerdy Q was really a choice into a new 21st century of Bond franchise and having a sexiest two Bond gals that I love Naomie Harris' performance and that sexy Bond girl with that silk black dress was hot as ever. I was thought they want Eve to be part of the Bond girl, but they did it until revealed just shown and shes really good in it. The scenes were spectacular and amazing with Deakins' cinematography, well shot action sequences, the music done by Thomas Newman, Sam Mendes' clever original filmmaking experience, and it's very focus as becoming a "The Dark Knight" type of a darker movie. The presentation well organize into an incredible opening and that theme song by Adele was beautiful and very emotional since I would hear that Radiohead of Bond's hit tracks was memorable. I would watch this movie over so its probably on my top 3 classic Bond films as well so I love my favorite Bond film ever is Casino Royale so I'll leave just close. This is the best 50th legacy of Bond's masterpiece into a full circle. I love Daniel Craig's appearance to meet the majesty of the Queen so its cool that they represent the upcoming film in 2012 like releasing the first Bond film of Dr. No.

This, as well as all of your commentary's are Double- Ohh AWESOME!! Long live DutchBondFan!

9/10 Third time was certainly the charm for me. The contrast between the old and new makes for a great tone to an engaging story. It lacks a (proper) Bond girl, lacks the crazy gadgets, and in general doesn't feel like your normal Bond film. All of the pieces came together here and is right up there for me with Goldeneye and Licence to Kill. Skyfall is simply a masterpiece.

Re-watched in preparation for 'No Time To Die'. Up next: 'Spectre'. Once again, good job. Just as good as the first time I saw this re-cap.

I just watched Skyfall for the first time yesterday that ending is so sad.

Great job on this Recapping episode! It was worth the wait!

Adele's song is one of my favorite Bond themes. One of he reasons is that the movie came out a month or two before what folks were saying the world might actually end for real (supposedly Dec. 21st, 2012), per someones prediction. Her haunting song fit right in; made it that much more memorable. A bit surprised that fact wasn't noted here. Thought the movie itself was such a departure, with MI6 being on the defensive and the gritty, badass final scenes.

Skyfall was the first film I saw at the movies and this is another personal favorite of mine and I love the gadgets, the girls, and action sequences the scene when Bond at the beginning when we see his silhouette it's like the gun barrel sequence at least the beginning of all the Bond films until Casino Royale

Your voice is just great for Saturday ☺🙌

Aah finally!! Been waiting for this one!

Perfect summary of Skyfall. Agreed with every point. Even the obvious plot contrivances don't bother me as this is a mainly thematic story rather than plot centric. And DoP Roger Deakins can never get enough praise for his stunning work. A terrific film.

MUCH better than the previous film. Loved Javier Bardem as the villain. The pre-title sequence and title song were one of the best in the entire series. Sad to see Judi Dench's M get killed.

this film is just gorgeous to look at. The cinematography is stunning. Good old Roger Deakins!

Very well done!

Skyfall is my favorite Bond film to date. It really blew me away in 2012 and continues to delight me with each new viewing. I look forward to your review of Spectre. I'm in the minority of people who actually like that movie, but even if you hate it like most people I'll still tune in as I enjoy your reviews of the Bond films all the same. Take your time though, I know making this isn't easy. Thanks for another great recap!

Great review as usual!

Coolest Gunbarrel-ending! I absolutely LOVE IT! PLEASE do that everytime, tradition, you know ;)

To me, Casino Royal is the most entertaining out of the 4 Craig Bond movies so far (here's to hoping No Time to Die will be great). Skyfall is the one that made me feel that the old James Bond tropes can be adapted and made interesting. Also I don't know what it is exactly but the last scenes with Bond standing atop the building look at London, is the coolest image ever. One of the few times I felt giddy watching Bond films. Anyway great analysis, great editing and great humor! Here's to hoping to see your Spectre review soon!

Bond. Dutch Bond. Superb review. Thank you for your hard work.

Just wanted to say thanks for doing these. I always eagerly await your videos and watch them multiple times.

Thanks for another long-awaited recapping. Good summary as always and I agree with almost all of your opinions. This one not as entertaining, amusing or insightful as many of your others but I know they can't all be that way, and not as much to poke fun at in this one. Thanks again!

About the Bond girls smoking, Xenia Onatopp smoked in goldeneye.

I’ve been waiting for this

Skyfall’s a great film really glad you loved it. I’ve always see skyfall ranked like 5 or 6th in most bond fans list great video!

Great review! Dutch Bond Fan always delivers great reviews.

Finally the review is here!!

I have been waiting for this thanks

That "palm reading gun" was a huge headache in postproduction, as Craig wore gloves for many scenes. So in quite a few sequences they had to create CGI hands and paint them over his gloved hands.

As always, outstanding work!

I kinda expected them to actually kill craig, and the movie being in the "how we got here"-setup.

Watched all your Bond reviews and can't wait for the next one!

It was a very nice review man

When I was about 10 years old in early 90's my father paid me a subscription to a service where I got delivered one Bond film every month on VHS. All the way up to what was the last one, License to Kill at that point. Thanks fot this series, I have enjoyed it quite a bit. Can't wait to see your video on Spectre which for me probably is the best of the Craig films. Though I have only seen it once so I might have to watch it again to say for sure.

Excellent review. One of your best.

Excellent analysis, DBF. You always point out things that a more casual viewer like myself would overlook. I have to admit that I absolutely loved the first half of Skyfall and was less impressed by the second, and I especially loved the scenes in Shanghai; that was the stuff of dreams; it reminded me of Blade Runner.

My main issue with the Daniel Craig era Bond is how M is such a one-note stoic ruthless character. Never smiles, laughs, or seems nervous. Just scowls and seems either annoyed or pissed off

The CNN Anchor, Wolf Blitzer, also had a cameo in Mission Impossible Fallout.

I found your channel a few weeks ago and I've been working my way through all of your recaps. I just now, unhappily, realized you haven't done Spectre yet! I'll waiting with bated breath. Your content is put together really well; thank you.

I actually rate Skyfall higher than Casino Royale, even though I think Casino had a more polished story in terms of characters and flow but to me Skyfall is Daniel Craig's best performance for a Bond movie

I actually feel like how Bond says *ma'am* is on purpose...throughout the Craig Era I have felt she serves as a mother-like figure to a blunt 007...so maybe...just maybe...ma'am = mom

Another GREAT summary by DutchBond Fan!

34:49 the Becoming James Bond documentary of Daniel Craig's tenure really highlighted this moment and how emotional it was for all the cast and crew members

Your videos are really really good!

A movie that could even surpass Casino Royale. *It was shortly after this that our fearless hero realized that it did not.*

Really entertaining to watch. You touched on all of the things I'd noticed when I first saw the film. It always impresses me how well and how eloquently the Dutch speak English. Dutch isn't that easy to learn but your countrymen seem to have the best English of all the European nations.

I love your reference to TBE...🤣

Berenice Marlohe! She’s like an Uber-Bond girl. Like if you put into a super computer all the other Bond girls and programmed it to give you the ultimate version of one, the result would be her.

Daniel Craig era is a bit like the Indiana Jones films Casino Royale /Raiders =fresh and exciting Quantum Of Solace /Temple Of Doom = lost it's way slightly Skyfall/The Last Crusade = back on form with Indy facing up to his past and his father and Bond facing up to his past and his surrogate mother M plus Indy's father dies for awhile and M dies but her presence is still felt after Spectre/Crystal Skull = not as good as third film but had had elements from the past involved

27:16 I always get goosebumps when M reads the poem and it shows Bond doing his absolute best to save the day

Hooray!! It is here!! Excellent review!! This is my no. 1 Bond movie!!

Nice review - keep up the great work. 🎬🎥

6:14 - sorry for being a smart ass on that one. But actually it’s not the first time Craig says “Ma’am” to M. There’s a scene in Casino Royale where M tells Bond: “don’t ever break into my house again.” Bond answers briefly: “Ma’am”

Watching Skyfall for a second time, I think I've had a change of heart in terms of how I feel. Up until several days ago, I absolutely despised this movie because it felt like the Anti-Tomorrow Never Dies; because it is. There's also the fact throughout this review, all the defense for the leaps in logic can also be made for just about any other Bond film, which I would make for Die Another Day. And I'm still slightly offended by Q's disrespect to Goldeneye. HOWEVER, there is simply no denying how well-crafted this film is as a movie. The film itself is also very bondian and hearing certain quips by Craig, it was very sophisticated but entertaining as well. Many of the arcs were a lot of fun like when Bond calls in backup through the radio, or the courtroom scene wear Newman's score is breathing 007 as Craig rushes to the courthouse; it's all very rich in significance, and along with the meaning of this film and all of it's themes, Mendes weaves it together all in time for the finale. Personally, I still don't enjoy this finale as much as Spectre, because I preferred the courtroom scene. Though, the final arc matches with the movie was leading up to and it makes sense. So while both Skyfall and Spectre make for great bond movies, I still think Spectre is a better Bond Film, while Skyfall is the better film and simply a good movie in general.

great video man!!!!

Great review, thanks for this. My favorite emotional moment is Ms last words as she was dying looking with fondness at Bond “At least I got one thing right” believing in Bond

I have to admit, I was pretty happy when the DB5 showed up and the original Bond theme music started playing.

And now you're caught up to Spectre, excited for your re-review!

Probably the best ending in the entire franchise

My ranking of the Daniel Craig Bond movies so far... 1. Sky Fall 2. Casino Royale 3. Spectre 4. Quantum of Solace

Skyfall was the second bond film I saw in theatres and I was in grade 9 and I was blown away. It was one of the best films I’ve ever seen. I still find Casino Royale a little bit better but Skyfall is definitely the runner up the story was just amazing, especially since we got to know more about our hero when he was younger where he grew up not to mention the bad guy in this film it’s just amazing, also this film had a strong connection to me because my favourite actor to play m Judy Dench dies at the end and I was a little sad. What a great film. Don’t get me wrong I like really our current M, but Judy Dench will always be my M. Also, Sir Sam Mendez was an amazing Director. He did an amazing job on this film.

Great Job!

Nice recapping review can’t wait for spectre review soon and the new bond movie next year

This film is in the top 5 for bond films!

Mission: Impossible + Dark Knight + Home Alone = Skyfall

Excellent review

"Komodi dragons," lol. Love your reviews

They should have Sean Connery to play Kincade in Skyfall for the 50th anniversary of James Bond!

Great Video man but you're missing one HUGE point: Skyfall is about Tradition VS Modernity and transition between these 2 wolds. - M speech is NOT about Bond but about NEW WAYS of war ( terrorism/ Idea of progress/ Exploration to a better futur/ Difficulties to fight against terrorism)which - 007 Service is a relics of the Cold War and transition between Ms reflects that. - Back to basics with NO modern gadgets. Today were fighting agains ideas/ extremism. Not against URSS/ Nuclear weapons etc.... - MI-6 HQ is destroyed ( relic of the Cold War) -> Symbol/ No one is safe/ 09-11 - Cars : jaguar VS aston Martin - "The Fighting temeraire" painted by Turner in the National Gallery... ETC.... This Bond movie is not just a bond movie. They are soooo many timeless ideas about modernity/Tradition/ Transition from one world to an other that it makes this movie a master piece and a reflexion on our world even 10 years after.