Skyfall, the 2012 James Bond film that fans have called their 'favourite' of the entire series, is screening on ITV tonight. The 23rd addition to the iconic franchise made waves in the entertainment world and continues to wow viewers.
Skyfall's Box Office Success and Critical Acclaim
Released in 2012, Skyfall was the third Bond film starring Daniel Craig. It generated $1.1 billion worldwide, becoming the 14th film in the series to hit that mark. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards and won two, including Best Original Song for Adele's title track. At the time, it was the highest-grossing James Bond film ever.
Skyfall holds a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One fan review on the site reads: "Skyfall enriches the traditional Bond formula by adding genuine psychological depth and a welcome sense of consequence. It explores the cost of Bond's life without sacrificing the thrills, resulting in one of the series' most thoughtful and emotionally resonant entries."
Plot and Cast
The film follows Daniel Craig as MI6 agent James Bond, who is shot in a botched mission in Istanbul and goes missing. Presumed dead, he returns after a cyber-terrorist attack on MI6 headquarters to protect M, played by Judi Dench. Bond hunts down Raoul Silva, played by Javier Bardem, before he executes his final revenge plan. The cast also includes Berenice Marlohe as Severine and Naomie Harris as Eve Moneypenny.
Another viewer shared: "Peak Bond never really goes out of style. Energetic as ever! High-voltage action at full throttle."
Fan Reactions
Many consider Skyfall their favourite modern Bond film. One person wrote: "I have two favourite Bonds; the original Sean Connery and Daniel Craig. This is possibly the best Bond ever made. Craig brings true humanity to the character, Judi Dench is a tremendous 'M' and Javier Bardem is a superb villain. This is the best of Craig's Bonds."
Another viewer called it an "awesome instalment of 007" and added: "A tightly contained storyline focusing inwards, deeply intertwined. My favourite of Daniel Craig's so far."
Skyfall airs tonight at 10:45pm on ITV.
