The most unrealistic part of any Bond movie is any world government seriously considering ending the use of spies in warfare because of a spy committing a crime or two.

I like the fact that despite Ralph Fiennes's conflict with M, he didn't hesitate to take the bullet, and eventually would become the new M after she died.

For those who don’t know: Ian Fleming’s (the man who wrote the Bond books) commanding officer in the naval intelligence last name was Mallory. The title “M” was a tribute to him.

It's a tiny detail but I love how the moment Mallory sees Silva's gun, he doesn't hesitate or freeze like the others, he springs into action and vaults over the desk to get to M. It's one of the few times I can think of where a movie really does follow the "show, don't tell" approach with proving he's a badass. We get a little peek at his backstory and everything else is good through his actions, both in this film and Spectre. I love it.

M's speech, the build up, the confrontation, what a sequence.

This place needs better security.

"How safe do you feel?" I love how M sent a chill down those politicians' spine and then proceed to recite a very hope filled poem.

2:07 I loved how Bond immediately popped out to cover for Mallory the moment he saw him going for the gun, experience between the veteran need no words

It’s always difficult to pick the best Bond because of the different styles they bring. But Judi Dench will and always will be the best M to me.

Notice that when Bond sees Mallory go for the gun on the floor he gives him covering fire. Yes, unlimited bullets but good tactical awareness.

Anyone else think Bond is just an ultimate badass in this scene? The way he just shows up and Shit’s on Silva’s plans. How he reads the room so well with the kicking of the pistol to Moneypenny and the cover fire for Mallory. My favorite is how winks at Mallory as to say “I know exactly what I’m doing. Leave this to me!” Then he walks on by just firing one handed with his pistol after he creates the screen! He should’ve had a freaking cape on during that part lol. That’s confidence and skill you can’t find anywhere.

Always loved the fact how Mallory jumped towards the shooting instead of ducking under the table like the others. A true leader, one of the few who runs towards the sounds of chaos

the academy that trained those police officers would eventually end up training stormtroopers in a galaxy far far away...

Voldermort, a Spanish Pirate, and a Super Spy walk into a Courthouse....

Mallory jumping into action before the first shot was fired was the heroic moment for me in this epic scene.

Judy Dench's reciting of the Tennyson poem is epic. Listen to other people read these lines and you will see that Judy Dench's reading is incredible. Great scene, great poem, great cuts to an aging James Bond still striving to save the day. Masterful.

I like these kind of scenes where the action carries actual storytelling. There is a lot going on. None of it is stupid senseless mayhem, it is a moment when character understanding and interaction steps forward. Bond forgives Moneypenny for her previous failed shot during the movie prologue. Ralph Fiennes, Who has been portrayed as an annoying bourecrat, reveals himself as an actual heroic trustworthy character. Bond overcomes his difficulties with MI6 and still behaves challenging and has recovered his marksmanship skills. Silva is pissed off.

This scene is terrific. The build up is perfect.

I think she could have portrayed Queen Elizabeth perfectly in these upcoming The Crown seasons. Her line deliverance just hits different

This whole scene is great but the brief seconds where M just stares down Silvia and spooks him out of shooting her were especially badass imo.

I love how M doesn't even flinch. Just stares him down

God this scene always gave me goosebumps. Cinematography, music, performance, script, presentation everything is just spot on.

This part was the most Dark Knight out of the entire movie. And I loved it.

Skyfall had a lot of things that made it a great Bond film. Top notch villain played by a magnificent Spanish actor. Magical theme song that actually carries the iconic Bond theme in it. The storylines involving revenge and redemption. Great build-ups into a scene like this. Then there's Judi Dench's swan song performance as a ruthless and resourceful M.

I love how all those people on the board of inquiry questioning the need for MI6 are now running for cover while MI6 agents protect them.

I used to watch bond movies w my late father, that was kind of our thing. We loved traveling the world for the price of a movie ticket, the action sequences and the gadgets, we shared the excitement. He died a few months before casino was released, that was the first movie I saw without him... saw it 5 times it was like being with him. A few years later kind of hit a rough patch but this scene, this poem, got me back on my feet. That's the power of a movie. Characters become part of your life of your stories. I'm happy to have shared bond w my dad and one day I'll share w my kids.

One of the most, if the best, striking and telling interaction of this scene is 1:58 the nonverbal exchange from MoneyPenny. With a slight glance up at Bond, an immediate look down, and bold stare at the weapon. . . A conversation had in the current of much commotion. Bond kicks it over and she is into action like axels moving in a clock. #BOOM

This scene is incredible. I love how FAST Mallory leaps up from his chair and over the table as soon as he realizes the threat. Then Bond's wink before shooting the fire extinguishers. Those and all the other bits in this scene really highlight how much I love these (Craig) Bond films. I can't wait for No Time To Die!

I like how Bond's experience and skill are shown here. All the characters fighting are skilled at it and have had experience in it, but Bond is a level above because of his creativity. Its such a Bond move to shoot the extinguishers to create that screen, providing the opportunity for the officials to leave and for Bond to get a better position.

I love Mallory in this scene. Throughout the movie he's been a slight objector to M, not necessarily trying to get above her or get her kicked out, but at least making sure she was doing the right/smart thing. But the SECOND he sees Silva break in, he vaults over the table and rushes over to pull her down, taking the shot himself.

0:50 no matter how many times I watch this part always gives me chills

This is the best moment of the entire film, and Tennyson's Ulysses is so apt in this moment. Had Craig retired after this film (and avoided Specter), it would have been a fitting finale moment...

I think M was talking about Spectre when speaking of “unseen enemies”, “the shadows”, “they’re not nations”. This scene wasn’t just adding more to Silva’s threat, it was setting up for the bigger enemy. The true enemy.

M asks the question "how safe are you?" Then Silva shows up and provides the answer!

1:25 - 1:26 and 1:35 - 1:37 I just admire Mallory (also Now known as M) bravery he just stood up on the table and jump to M’s rescues that 1 second of him jumping on the table and ran to M and just got shot with no pain….He’s a badarse at a moment.

Featuring Helen McCrory whom we lost yesterday (Friday, April 16th 2021) May She Rest In Peace

If you remember when Ralph Fiennes character is introduced, his background is service as a Colonel in the British Army....in Ireland during the Troubles. So it is no wonder he sprang into action. Loved it!

Bond doesn't get a single kill in this scene, but Mallory does. Funny, given that bond was condescendingly calling him a bureaucrat in a previous scene.

Ralph Finnes’ “M” character was so great, an antagonist in Skyfall who had great reason behind his antagonisation, who eventually became a worthy ally

My God, Sam Mendes is such a brilliant director.

We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Everyone at the theater was in absolute silence, specially how Bond hurries to save M, as the music by Thomas Newman creates a perfect tension. For those who have a doubt of the phrase, it belongs to a poem called "Ulysses", which it was written by Alfred Tennyson.

1:49 I'm always imagining M's inner joy when she sees Bond at the door, knowing everything is going to be alright, because her greatest spy (though she would never tell him) just entered the room 😀

The delivery of the poem is fabulous!

The composer deserves more credit

The Tennyson speech scene still gives me chills. An incredibly well crafted scene.

This is my favorite James Bond scene and I grew up with Sean Connery's James Bond. The framing, the music, the synchronized music to motion when he shoots the fire extinguisher, it's beautiful They really don't mess around when making James Bond movies, from story-telling to clothing to the cars. A gem of the movie franchise.

1:33 - That’s the look of not yielding right there.

The security of the US Capitol is on par with the security of this place

I forgot how cool Gareth Mallory was. Though a bureaucrat, his instinct as a retired SAS Lieutenant Colonel sets and he jumps into battle to save M.

Dame Judi Dench's decision to remain after Pierce Brosnan left was a stroke of genius. Brosnan's my favourite Bond, so with this basically being a reboot, they needed some kind of link to bring in people who were upset about having a different 007. And frankly, who could pull off M better than Dame Judi? Ralph Fiennes came very close because he could turn even a hammy villain like Voldemort into cinematic gold but 1) he was playing a completely different character who just called himself M and 2) Judi Dench has such a formidable presence that even Michelle Pfeiffer, one of the most naturally gifted actresses alive who thrived in the film industry despite having no training, was intimidated by the prospect of working with her during Mummy on the Orient Express.

Sir Roger Moore said it himself before he died...."that is the best Bond movie I have ever seen".

The quote that M gives is from the last part of Tennyson's poem Ulysses. "There lies the port; the vessel puffs her sail: There gloom the dark, broad seas. My mariners, Souls that have toil'd, and wrought, and thought with me- That ever with a frolic welcome took The thunder and the sunshine, and opposed Free hearts, free foreheads-you and I are old; Old age hath yet his honour and his toil; Death closes all: but something ere the end, Some work of noble note, may yet be done, Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods. The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks: The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs: the deep Moans round with many voices. Come, my friends, 'T is not too late to seek a newer world. Push off, and sitting well in order smite The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars, until I die. It may be that the gulfs will wash us down: It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles, And see the great Achilles, whom we knew. Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."

1:31 M was the physical embodiment of the last line of the Tennyson poem she had just finished reciting: "...and not to yield!"

I especially like the scene at 2:08 where Bond sees what Ralph Fiennes character is doing and gives him covering fire.

I find it chilling that M knew way in advance Silva was on his way with a team of his insiders with intent to kill, but she withheld it from the board. As if she wanted to show them by example that their idea of shutting down MI6 was total nonsense.

If this was a real government panel they would blame M for "provoking" Silva.

2:38 I love how he just kills that random agent cause he's pissed

Daniel Craig was is the only James Bond who even approaches Sean Connery in the role. The others all made the mistake of trying to imitate Connery. It can't be done. Craig just plain shows what a real actor can do.

By far the best James Bond movie with music and story. It's both original but deeply moving. He starts at the top is considered dead beaten broken destroyed emotionally physically but continues to do the right thing regardless. This poem sums James Bond with what this character means from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig

One of the things I like most about this scene is the lack dialogue. The movie doesn't feel the need to talk down to the audience by explaining everything, trusting the talent of the actors to progress the scene.

Such a brilliant scene, amazingly done by Mendes and Dench

This is absolutely my favorite bond movie. The acting, chefs kiss.

Mallory is a man among men. Before this scene, he seemed just a serious bureaucrat. Bond knew Mallory is worth respecting.

These police officers are the Stormtroopers of James Bond XD

I love 007's wink! It say's don't worry we've got this.

The Tenmson poem with the images of Bond struggling to reach in the Parlment is one of the greatest scenes of the franchise, Skyfall the best movie of the series.

0:55 i always feel like these lines represent the feelings of a British patriot who is remembering the old days of glory of British Empire and comparing it with present status of a decline of UK from its old prestige.

Dame Judi Dench - she could stare down Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef at the same time.

Is it me or is Mallory an ultimate bad ass,climbing on the Table, unarmed, to face the shooters when everyone is ducking!??

It’s ironic considering that the rating of the film is PG-13 but the bullet impacts on people in Skyfall are so realistic and genuinely some of the best I’ve seen in a film. The way the squibs they use mist the perfect balance of pink (for the simulated effect of evaporating blood) and white (simulating cloth fibers inter-mixed with the blood) it’s all so uncanny to actual bullet impacts on people. Amazing practical visual effects work

0:52 since everyone here came mainly for the Tennyson's poem, here you have!

Ralph Fiennes as Mallory and the new M was a fantastic addition to the Bond franchise.

Unlimited capacity Walther PPK's and fire extinguishers. Very Q-branch...

I was terrified that she was done here. Broke my heart when she met her end.

As much as i like this scene, can you imagine a publicly broadcast enquiry into an intelligence agency screw up where the person on trial recites a poem and tries to excuse themselves?

1:04 James Bond in search of nearest toilet for urgent business.

This movie is an absolute masterpiece

Loved how Mallory was the first one to react and jumps into his heroic character quickly transitioning from a minister. These little details actually help move the action scenes and bring a new depth and realism to the storytelling of the overall sequence.

I'm a Bond fan from the beginning and each has their own style and swagger but........Daniel is the epitome of the character and Skyfall (I believe) was his peak - all of the flash and glamour and danger tempered by the frailty of a human being under extraordinary circumstances - this motion picture moves me every single time I experience it - it sums up everything I love about the character and the franchise!

Silva, the best and creepiest villain in the bond franchise.A excellent scene from a great film.

Skyfall is so god damn good.

Nobody can possibly recite poetry like Dame Judi Dench. Fantastic.

Judi Dench is by far the best M there ever was and ever will be. Skyfall was a masterpiece, this speech was too. I compare it to the ending of V for Vendetta, the build up is amazing.

Man the build up, the song, the tension and when finally bond shows up to save the day and the others spring into action, was literally a god sequence

My favorite part of this scene is how Bond, Mallory, Moneypenny, and Tanner all worked together in such effortless silent communication to defend innocent people and get M to safety. It spoke immediately to how good and effective this team would go on to be in future films.

Love that Ralph Fiennes character, Mallory’s response - is to run towards the danger, rather than away. Most of the film we see him as some equivalent of a desk jockey, when in reality, he is no such thing. Ready to sacrifice himself, as others have done before him.

What an amazing scene with the music

when Bond winks at the next M

1:22 M! I think you have to leave now!

NGL Mallory jumping up over the desk, and making his way to M, then taking a bullet for her, THEN SHOOTING AND RISKING his life was pretty cool and badass, its why I began to love his character

I really like this scene because of how Bond took control and made a tactical advantage for him and M

If James Bond ran like Steven Seagal, this whole scene would've turned into a comedy bit

The scene makes the BOND even strength. my favorite scene.

This is such a fitting scene for this movie, it speaks to the exact reason for Bonds existence. It also shows his skills and love of country

I love Judi Dench for how seamlessly she blended into this new gritty version of 007.

Damn that poem is so perfect

You gotta love M’s ice cold stare even when Silva is pointing his gun at her. It’s like she’s daring him to shoot her

"How safe do you feel?" That question go answered.

Love how bond immediately gave Mallory cover fire when he went for the gun

2:31 She almost took the shot on Bond again.