Review – Skyfall

Five decades after the birth of the Bond series, the latest entry returns somewhat to the beginning. This go-around is at least a bit less racist and sexist than Dr. No, and the stunt work is considerably more elaborate. But the filmmakers made a conscious – even self-conscious – decision to cut way back on the gadgets and one-liners. The running time required a few more plot twists than strictly necessary. And I admit I could have done without the villain’s rat story. But overall this was an entertaining experience, considerably better than the previous two Daniel Craig Bonds. Mildly amusing