succeeded because it respected the 50-year legacy of James Bond while fearlessly moving the character forward. It remains a "riveting action thriller" that manages to be both a high-octane blockbuster and a sensitive character study. or perhaps a guide to the best Bond gadgets throughout history?
: It holds a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising Sam Mendes' direction and Roger Deakins' stunning cinematography.
: Skyfall revitalizes the Bond mythos by embracing its past while arguing that human intuition and physical presence remain superior to detached digital warfare. II. The Ghost of the Past