Skyfall changed the way we view James Bond. James Bond has been a legendary movie character since the 1960s. Over the years, he's been played by various actors. All of them have left an identity on Bond that others can build on. The same goes for the directors who have come and gone. Each has a lasting legacy. But we never talk about Bond in terms of the cinematography. The way Bond looks on screen. The iconic shots and movements that defined the character. But who did it best? Which Bond movie looks better than all the rest? Which one changed the ethos of who Bond could be? While the answer is subjective reasoning, my heart and mind are with Roger Deakins' work on Skyfall. While it's true that the cinematography in Casino Royale reintroduced us to the modern Bond, I think Skyfall is both the fulfillment of the new era look for the character and a touching love letter to the most iconic parts that came before. It's fitting that in a movie about where James Bond came from, we get a movie that helps carry him forward. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 20 October, 2021