The following are a few of my favourite cinematographically stunning moments from Skyfall (2012). All thanks to brilliant Cinematographer Roger Deakins, of course.
Film, an ideal marriage of the arts. Who could possibly disagree? Another way to say it is: ‘Film is the perfect amalgamation of all the arts.’
Which image is your favourite and which did I forget to include? I wonder.
Happy Film Loving,
G
Roger Moore was my favourite James Bond for a very long time. Mainly because he’s the star of the first Bond film I ever watched. However, absolutely everything changed when my dear Mr. Craig, Daniel Craig, came along.
I didn’t care that, at the time Craig was announced as the new Bond, most believed him to be the wrong choice. I was far too busy being excited about radical change was finally coming. Especially since, like many other fans, I had fallen out of love with what the franchise had become before Casino Royale.
Since Casino Royale is the very first James Bond book, one could surmise that, finally, audiences would get an insight into what it is that really makes 007 tick. The film certainly delivers in this regard and in several others, including all the elements that make for a great action movie. Namely, brilliant dialogue, to mention just one.
The unapologetic brute force of Craig’s Bond is a huge part of what makes Casino Royale such a memorable comeback for the franchise, and part of the reason why the film is my favourite Bond to date.
I will not drop any spoilers for those yet to watch the movie, but I will say this: ‘The first 20 minutes are brilliant, and you’ll be glad to learn that the rest of the movie continues, as such‘.
Have you seen it? If so, you know it’s the best, don’t you? Say it. Saay Ittt!
Happy Film Loving,
G
For quite some time now, my youngest brother, (knowing how much I love movies) recommended that I should watch director Pierre Morel and co-writers Luc Besson plus Robert Mark Kamen’s Taken (2008).
Unfortunately, for a while, I kept disappointing him each time he checked to see whether I’d finally seen it.
I could never give him a definite viewing date because I have to be in the right mood to watch certain movies. Also, one thing he did insist on was that all I needed to know before watching the film is the name of its star, Liam Neeson and that it’s worth my time. I accepted this restriction and I’m so glad I did because Taken is a well-executed action movie. The kind that will have you so very engrossed as the story unfolds, and at a pace that leaves nothing more to be desired.
I honestly could not recommend this movie more. If you’ve already seen it, then you know precisely what I’m talking about. But if you’re yet to experience Taken I suggest choosing to know as little as possible before pressing the play button. Trust me when I say that doing this will only enhance your experience of the film.
Additional key cast includes Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen among others.
Happy Film Loving,
G
The Movie My Life 