skyfall

i'm not a huge james bond fan, i've only seen one or two of them from before daniel craig took on the role, so bare in mind i dont have much to go on.  even still, i would definitely say that this was the best of all the bond movies!  the story clipped along at a great pace, fast action that slowed down for the personal moments when needed.  we gained a lot of background about bond, more than any other bond movie i've ever seen.  the story starts as james bond is shot in the line of duty.  he's thought dead, but shows up a few months later and dives back in when m needs him to.  the story was good enough for what it is, a bond movie, but the thing that makes me love this film so much was the absolutely gorgeous cinematography.  this is one of the best looking movies i have ever seen in my life!  at times i forgot to even pay attention to the story because i was so drawn in my be amazing visuals!  the casino he visits in china, with candles lining the water, was breathtaking.  the action in the all glass floor of the chinese skyscraper was amazing- the interplay of the neon lights outside playing off the glass surfaces was a visual symphony.  the showdown at the old orphanage was a dirty fiery feast for the eyes.  at every moment i was taken in by the beauty of each shot, even if the action was grossly brutal.  you know, this could have been the worst movie in the world, but i was so blown away by how gorgeous it was that i wouldn't have even noticed!