I saw it on sunday and loved it. Best newer bond movie. I really like Casino Royale, and this slightly edges it out in my opinion. Its infinitely better then Quantum of Solace. Not gonna spoil it for anyone, but classic Bond fans will find a few treats thrown in as well.
On a side note, did anyone else think Adele's title song was awfully mastered. It sound like a mosh of noise during the louder parts. I could not distinguish what instruments where playing. My wife noticed the same thing. Seems like another loss to the "loudness" epidemic.
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11-11-2012 06:38 PM #1
SkyFall
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11-11-2012 06:57 PM #2
Just saw it and liked it alot. Did not like that they destroyed the car!
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11-11-2012 11:36 PM #3
I heard the same thing on the title song. No dynamics at all, and it just seemed super loud and noisy the whole time. I was concerned that the whole movie was going to sound like that, but actually thought the rest of the movie sounded really good. Lots of really powerful explosions, very clean dialog, and just very well done as far as sound. But the title song sounded terrible.
Originally Posted by specd_out
Really good movie too.
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11-12-2012 05:58 PM #4
Good to hear on the movie, Just one of those franchises that old guys like me have a soft spot for.
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11-12-2012 06:28 PM #5
Weird, several guys at work saw it and didn't like it. They said they there was no international intrigue, no real gadgetry, and no real bond girls...all three critical components of Bond movies IMO.
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11-12-2012 06:29 PM #6
I'm waiting for the Blu Ray.
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11-12-2012 06:58 PM #7
The assassin who fought Bond on top of the train looks like our Lasareath
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11-13-2012 01:32 AM #8
You probably won't like it since they used Sony laptops, not Mac Originally Posted by AsSiMiLaTeD
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11-13-2012 09:09 PM #9
It was a great Bond movie. I like the grittier Bond without all the gadgets. Not saying he didn't have a few, but didn't go over the top unbelievable.
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02-09-2013 07:20 PM #10
Is anyone planning to purchase this on DVD or Blu-ray?
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02-09-2013 07:33 PM #11
For sure Originally Posted by toucanet
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02-09-2013 08:25 PM #12
yup. cant wait
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02-09-2013 08:31 PM #13
Me too. $20 for the blu-ray looks doable. Blu-ray gets great ratings here:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Skyfal.../45621/#Review
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02-10-2013 06:19 AM #14
Blu ray comes out Tuesday dosn't it?
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02-10-2013 06:29 AM #15
Yes. Originally Posted by philr168
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02-10-2013 09:54 AM #16
Absolutely getting it. This was a terrific movie. I never thought I would like Daniel Craig in this role, but since this whole reboot started I have loved him & all the movies. They got rid of the majority of the unbelievable/unrealistic stunt crap, and focused on believable storylines that you can actually care about. I can't wait to see the next movie.
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02-11-2013 06:31 PM #17
Originally Posted by gce
Just saw it and liked it alot. Did not like that they destroyed the car!
SkyFall was my favorite 007 movie. It was just well made. The Aston Martin they blew up was a 3D printed car. Very cool.
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02-11-2013 06:37 PM #18
It's in both the BB and Target ads this week for $19.99 (BD, DVD & DC).
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02-11-2013 06:39 PM #19
Huh? I've got nothing against Sony, sitting in front of a very nice picture on my Sony LED right now Originally Posted by DMara
You probably won't like it since they used Sony laptops, not Mac
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02-11-2013 06:40 PM #20
I never made it to the theater on this one, really looking forward to the BD.
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02-11-2013 10:26 PM #21
This was the most "art house" Bond I've ever seen. Great cinematography, slow build to character development. At first I was expecting a "Bourne"-like film after seeing the trailers, but I should have realized Sam Mendes would give us something more thoughtful. On first seeing it I felt it moved a little slow, but on second consideration i think that was just my false expectations and the film was just a "different" take on the franchise.
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02-12-2013 06:59 PM #22
The best Bond movie to date. It makes you want to see whats coming on the next one
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02-12-2013 08:08 PM #23
I thought the film was ok, but I did not find the beginning train scene to be believable.
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02-13-2013 10:10 AM #24
Loved it. This will make the 3rd Bond BD I've bought in a row (I have the Brosnan Bonds on DVD)
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02-13-2013 02:54 PM #25
ARRRGGHHH!!! Stupid Java... The movie won't play on both of my Pioneer Blu-Ray players... It just hangs after the 20th Century Fox splash screen... Works on a cheap Sony player. Go figure.
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02-13-2013 04:26 PM #26
Jon s- Amazing the variety of performance from one Bluray player to the next. Pay more and no guarantee of better functionality. My older Sony takes 5 minutes to boot (understandable), but my recent and more expensive Panasonic is only pretty good, while my 69 dollar Sony from Target bought around the same time is fastest. Frustrating indeed.
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02-13-2013 04:46 PM #27
jon s., might just need a firmware update on the PIo. to fix it. I know on my old PS3 slim it wouldn't play 1 or 2 blu ray movies til I updated it. PS. I 've gotta ask if you got your copy of Skyfall at BB, lol?
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02-13-2013 08:48 PM #28
Name 1 Bond movie where EVERY action was believable? I didn't think so. Originally Posted by blehmbo
Watched Skyfall last night on Blu Ray. Outstanding!!! This ranks with the very best Bond films ever. I hope Sam Mendes (director) comes back and does another.I'm not saying she's a slut, but if her vagina had a password...it would be password.
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02-17-2013 04:39 AM #29
I'm having the same problem with my BDP-05FD. Have you done an update and if so, did it work? Originally Posted by jon s
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02-17-2013 11:22 AM #30
Good Bond movie.............Good sound!
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