
Skyfall
2012, Adventure/Mystery and thriller, 2h 23m
379 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Sam Mendes brings Bond surging back with a smart, sexy, riveting action thriller that qualifies as one of the best 007 films to date. Read critic reviews
You might also like
Where to watch
Show all servicesSkyfall Photos
Movie Info
Cast & Crew
James Bond
Silva
Gareth Mallory
Eve

Sévérine
News & Interviews for Skyfall
Critic Reviews for Skyfall
All Critics (379) | Top Critics (85) | Fresh (347) | Rotten (32)
-
Britain is quite diverse right now, feel free to reflect that anytime, Mr. Bond.
May 10, 2016 | Full Review… -
It achieves an effective balance between the ever-escalating action sequences that each successive Bond picture apparently demands, fresh use of charismatic talent, and nods to the legacy
October 5, 2015 | Full Review… -
Mendes's breezily, imaginatively directed film shows faith in the thrill of the real -- not the weightless dazzle of CGI but the feeling of actual objects (bikes, cars, Tube trains) crashing and colliding in a solid world.
October 5, 2015 -
A Bond film should feature a menacing villain who's also just a touch daffy; Javier Bardem has more fun than anybody else onscreen as a rogue agent with a mommy complex and a come-hither leer.
October 5, 2015 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Skyfall easily moves into the top 5 of Bond movies ever, maybe even the top 3 with From Russia With Love and Casino Royale.
October 4, 2015 | Rating: A- | Full Review… -
This latest installment, which firmly cements Daniel Craig as one of the best Bonds ever, feels more serious, less gimmicky, more geared towards mature adults.
October 4, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Skyfall
-
Dec 16, 2018For me, an ordinary spy thriller is what it is.familiar s Super Reviewer
-
Jul 16, 2016The best film in the era of Daniel Craig as James Bond. Supremely well acted. The best performances are by Craig, Dench and Bardem who are prize. Great action scenes, big issue that touches past Bond and M which little is known. Sam Mendes does a masterful job directing this installment of James Bond. Realmete with this film you can compare Danie Craig Sean Connolly.Fernando M Super Reviewer
-
Feb 07, 2016Skyfall is a beautiful, action packed, smart and well written entry to the Bond franchise. Featuring lush cinematography by Roger Deakins, a much more emotional focus on Bond than we've ever seen before and a great villain played by Javier Bardem. Even though I still prefer Casino Royale, Skyfall is definitely one of the best Bond films and in my opinion one of the best films of all time in general. You don't even have to be a Bond fan to watch this film, go see it now!Mr N Super Reviewer
-
Nov 06, 2015Skyfall was really a perfect storm for a Bond film. You have one of the best theme songs in the series' history with Adele's Skyfall, strong female characters led by the expanded presence of Judi Dench's M, and one of the best villains with Javier Bardem's Silva. I may like Casino Royale a little bit more, but it switches on a day to day basis. The important thing is that Skyfall isn't just a great Bond film, it's a great film. Right from the opening pre credits sequence it's clear we are in for a ride. It's also clear that this film will focus on M and Bond's relationship which has been so well documented in this series of films. I love that M tells Naomie Harris as Moneypenny/Eve to take the shot even though she doesn't have a clear shot. Then seeing her reaction and emotions unfold as she believes Bond to be dead. It's been clear ever since Casino Royale and through his rogue adventures in Quantum that she has a fondness and a soft spot for James. In many ways Skyfall completes the Bond origin story into the Bond we have known throughout the years to be. This film is absolutely a deviation from the typical formulaic process to Bond though. But trust me, it was a good change. Bardem as Silva showed shades of Loki and Joker in that he's always one more step ahead of MI6. He's also going after them instead of them going after him for most of the film, and in particular, he wants M. I genuinely believe Silva belongs up there with the best of the Bond villains. There's just so much emotional undertone mixed with a strange sense of humor that fits so well opposite Bond. To go along with that, I think Skyfall is probably the most emotional Bond film to date. There is a real sense of heart to this movie that most of the other entries don't have. What's more impressive is that there is still the fantastic action that we love from the series to go along with the heart and terrific character writing. This film is definitely not for every Bond fan, in fact I don't think hardcore fans would find this to be as good as the casual fan. Even though I consider myself one of those hardcore fans, I can acknowledge the deviations the film took. For one, Bond doesn't sleep with every flipping lady in the film, and two the villain doesn't have global aspirations. But that's why the film works so well, it's so fresh and exhilarating. Something I hope the franchise continues to be. Wow, and that concludes my 2 month long Bond marathon in preparation for Spectre. Here's hoping it's good! +Fantastic villain +Changed up the formula +Focused on the Bond & M relationship +Theme song +Brillaint action 9.5/10Thomas D Super Reviewer
Skyfall Quotes
James Bond: | A gun and a radio...not exactly Christmas, is it? |
Q: | What did you expect, an exploding pen? We don't really go for that anymore. |
James Bond: | I want to meet your employer. |
Severine: | Be careful what you wish for. |
Silva: | Do you know what it does to you? Hydrogen cyanide? |
Silva: | life clung to me like a disease |
Silva: | life clung to me like a disease. |
Silva: | Life clung to me like a disease. |
Movie & TV guides
About Tomatometer
The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review
About Audience Score
The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher.
Verified