Review of Skyfall

It's a bit bizarre to label Skyfall as the most personal Bond (especially since the franchise is turning 50 years old) but that's essentially what it is. For the first time that I can remember Skyfall peels back the outer layers of James Bond and gives you some actual insight into his upbringing.

Thankfully it manages to combine this introspection with solid action and great performances by Daniel Craig, Judi Dench and Javier Bardem. All of this soul searching does lead to this being one of the more unconventional Bond films. If you're preferential to the insane gadgetry and stylish rides of earlier Bond films you might find Skyfall a bit lacking. It also, despite having some killer set pieces, has a rather lackluster ending that isn't executed quite as well as say the frentic subway chase. Still, its a worthy entry into the franchise and a good bookend to the "new" trilogy of Bond films.