The most unrealistic part of any Bond movie is any world government seriously considering ending the use of spies in warfare because of a spy committing a crime or two.
There are three options that states consider: diplomacy, war, and espionage. The third option is always going to be there because it keeps the other two in check.
I think this is just how the modern government plays routinely; you conduct espionage for some time before you get publicized for some major mistakes. When the society or the media cannot tolerate what you have done, you apologize, fire some people or two as the scapegoat, or just shut down the agency if it's really a big fuck up. Of course, some "new" agency will be formed, with a seemly new purpose and brighter goal; but in the end, it is still the go-to unit for Big Brother to do spy stuff and surveillance with the same agenda.
I like the fact that despite Ralph Fiennes's conflict with M, he didn't hesitate to take the bullet, and eventually would become the new M after she died.
No matter what Mallory's background was, he was no coward, and he did not hesitate when a call to arms came up. A worthy successor to Dench's British Bulldog.
I love the fact that despite their disagreements at the beginning of the film Mallory is willing to take a bullet and die for M. I didn't like him at first but after this I really started to respect how his character developed.
I agree completely. Let’s face it; Judi Dench’s M set the bar really high for future M portrayals, so I was unsure at first about her being killed off and replaced, but I absolutely love how Gareth Mallory went from a bureaucratic paper-pusher (prior to the audience learning about his past service in the SAS) to a certified badass in this scene and his next scene afterward (giving tips to Q on where to put the digital breadcrumbs Q was leaving for Silva) before ultimately stepping up to become the new M. That kind of transitioning in character development is very difficult to pull off, especially in live-action films, but it was all handled perfectly and Ralph Fiennes did an incredible job throughout.
I think they were better off storming the room before M started rambling on with poetry as if THIS was the "this is where I'm going to die" moment when it clearly wasn't.
@@nirmalsiva1 Agreed. This was the real climax of the movie and after this it winded down into nothing and then HOLY FUCK, M's dead! This film, unlike Spectre, knew what the fuck it was doing structure, set piece and moral wise (like really I'm supposed to believe James Bond doesn't just fucking cap Blofeld)?
It's a tiny detail but I love how the moment Mallory sees Silva's gun, he doesn't hesitate or freeze like the others, he springs into action and vaults over the desk to get to M. It's one of the few times I can think of where a movie really does follow the "show, don't tell" approach with proving he's a badass. We get a little peek at his backstory and everything else is good through his actions, both in this film and Spectre. I love it.
The poem was describing what England once was and she was applying to the Secret service. Strong in heart, to strive and not to kneel. That's what M was saying and it struck an accord with me when i first watched this scene and with the accompanying musical score made it more thrilling.
To be fair, the other M's were little more than window dressing who showed up and the start of the movies to give Bond his mission, and rarely much more. But when Judi Dench became M, she became an increasingly large part of the stories. And thus became the most memorable of the M's. Hard to be memorable when you're only around for a couple of minutes at the start of a movie. Heck, the original Q was far more memorable than any of the M's before Dench.
2:07 I loved how Bond immediately popped out to cover for Mallory the moment he saw him going for the gun, experience between the veteran need no words
Always loved the fact how Mallory jumped towards the shooting instead of ducking under the table like the others. A true leader, one of the few who runs towards the sounds of chaos
Like royalty- one does not duck for cover. One waits for one's man to pull one out of the way. And actually, she threw her would-be killer's concentration for a crucial several seconds with that look.
She also knows Silva doesn't truly have the will to kill her, as he was trembling and hesitating when having the gun pointed at her. A real killer would've shot her within 1 second of getting their crosshairs on the target.
Judy Dench's reciting of the Tennyson poem is epic. Listen to other people read these lines and you will see that Judy Dench's reading is incredible. Great scene, great poem, great cuts to an aging James Bond still striving to save the day. Masterful.
She's literally a living legend of British acting. Royalty. It's in these moments when we see why they command such money and status. She owns this scene. Her close up staring fate in the face is astonishing.
1:49 I'm always imagining M's inner joy when she sees Bond at the door, knowing everything is going to be alright, because her greatest spy (though she would never tell him) just entered the room 😀
Joke's on her. Instead of hunkering down and using their superior numbers advantage to trap Silva until backup arrives, he creates a cloud of smoke that works perfectly as cover for him to escape.
@@RaynmanPlays The problem is that Silva is disguised as a cop. He would be able to easily blend himself in with said incoming backup (not to mention said backup probably has insiders that work with him) unless a nationwide warrant was put out for him. And keep in mind, he was in solitary confinement less than 30 minutes ago before this.
I like these kind of scenes where the action carries actual storytelling. There is a lot going on. None of it is stupid senseless mayhem, it is a moment when character understanding and interaction steps forward. Bond forgives Moneypenny for her previous failed shot during the movie prologue. Ralph Fiennes, Who has been portrayed as an annoying bourecrat, reveals himself as an actual heroic trustworthy character. Bond overcomes his difficulties with MI6 and still behaves challenging and has recovered his marksmanship skills. Silva is pissed off.
And don't forget the hesitation before Silva takes the shot, giving Mallory enough time to save M and instead take the shot for her. Had he not hesitated, he would've killed M and accomplished what he set out for. But because he has a past with her, in the moment that he had the opportunity the achieve the revenge he set out for years earlier, he hesitated because he himself was conflicted over the emotions of the act.
Bond was never really angry at Moneypenny for the failed shot to begin with (instead being angry at M for giving the order to shoot even though Moneypenny didn’t have a clear shot), but I definitely agree on everything else.
For those who don’t know: Ian Fleming’s (the man who wrote the Bond books) commanding officer in the naval intelligence last name was Mallory. The title “M” was a tribute to him.
Fleming used the physical description of a friend who was a titled member of the aristocrat and yes he was involved in this type of stuff for England during WW2 but in a minor way. He did serve in the military but the world also did know him from his chosen civilian professions as a actor and writer. His name was David Niven.
@@kimrogers4865 Au contraire. The boss of Naval Intelligence during WW2 was Rear-Admiral John Godfrey and then Rear-Admiral Edmund Rushbrooke. The unofficial designation for the Director-General of the Secret Intelligence Service (otherwise known as MI6) is "C", taken from the surname of its first D-G: Mansfield Cumming. Fleming flipped it and used the first initial instead.
@@kimrogers4865 There was also a large dose of Fleming's cousin, Christopher Lee. Lee could explain to directors _exactly_ how a person would die from a variety of violent actions
Anyone else think Bond is just an ultimate badass in this scene? The way he just shows up and Shit’s on Silva’s plans. How he reads the room so well with the kicking of the pistol to Moneypenny and the cover fire for Mallory. My favorite is how winks at Mallory as to say “I know exactly what I’m doing. Leave this to me!” Then he walks on by just firing one handed with his pistol after he creates the screen! He should’ve had a freaking cape on during that part lol. That’s confidence and skill you can’t find anywhere.
There were plenty of smart and elaborate scenes in Skyfall, it’s what makes it such an entertaining film. This scene here that you described, Bond camping out in his car waiting for Silva’s henchmen to enter the house and the mirror diversion during the ambush sequence at the residence are just a few examples.
what struck me the most is how the glory is shared. yes, Bond is instrumental, but Moneypenny and Mallory get a chance to show that they aren't there just for decor or to get saved. they know how to handle themselves. hate when movie directors throw in characters just to show off what the hero can do in contrast to helpless collaborators.
It's fantastic. When Bond finally arrives and kicks in the door, you can almost feel M's relief and excitement. The small doubletake and gasp, which causes Tanner to turn around and see him. It's small but adds a lot of effect, Judi Dench did a remarkable job as always.
@@MitchMunchies15 If you would like to understand the scene more I would suggest reading casino royal, it really gives you a much better insight to who Daniel Craig's Bond is and why this poem is so perfect for this scene.
They could become suspicious of timings, because this shooting serves as demonstation of why Mi6 shouldn't be disbanded. Given that the culprit came out of Mi6.
I used to watch bond movies w my late father, that was kind of our thing. We loved traveling the world for the price of a movie ticket, the action sequences and the gadgets, we shared the excitement. He died a few months before casino was released, that was the first movie I saw without him... saw it 5 times it was like being with him. A few years later kind of hit a rough patch but this scene, this poem, got me back on my feet. That's the power of a movie. Characters become part of your life of your stories. I'm happy to have shared bond w my dad and one day I'll share w my kids.
Whatever sparks one of those wonderful memories of togetherness. It can be something meaningless to anyone else. Perhaps by the time you have kids there will be some new thing to share; the important part of the story that you tell them is that your father shared something with you, and you share something with them, and the links in the chain are forged. Godspeed.
Skyfall had a lot of things that made it a great Bond film. Top notch villain played by a magnificent Spanish actor. Magical theme song that actually carries the iconic Bond theme in it. The storylines involving revenge and redemption. Great build-ups into a scene like this. Then there's Judi Dench's swan song performance as a ruthless and resourceful M.
I love Mallory in this scene. Throughout the movie he's been a slight objector to M, not necessarily trying to get above her or get her kicked out, but at least making sure she was doing the right/smart thing. But the SECOND he sees Silva break in, he vaults over the table and rushes over to pull her down, taking the shot himself.
I like how Bond's experience and skill are shown here. All the characters fighting are skilled at it and have had experience in it, but Bond is a level above because of his creativity. Its such a Bond move to shoot the extinguishers to create that screen, providing the opportunity for the officials to leave and for Bond to get a better position.
And the fact that he didn't bother spending time trying to kill but instead force them into cover so that he could get Moneypenny and Mallory armed and fighting. He didn't even like Mallory and in their last interaction called him a bureaucrat as an insult, but he knew immediately what Mallory was doing and trusted him enough to spend the rest of his clip covering him.
If you remember when Ralph Fiennes character is introduced, his background is service as a Colonel in the British Army....in Ireland during the Troubles. So it is no wonder he sprang into action. Loved it!
@@yukin1990 I was told it's because the first standing army was formed to fight against the king (Charles I) during the English civil war and so were never given the 'royal' designation. Not sure how true this is though.
I think M was talking about Spectre when speaking of “unseen enemies”, “the shadows”, “they’re not nations”. This scene wasn’t just adding more to Silva’s threat, it was setting up for the bigger enemy. The true enemy.
That would make sense, especially considering that her last request to Bond in SPECTRE is what ultimately leads Bond and MI6 as a whole directly to said organization.
I'm not sure it was a direct reference to Spectre, as EON hadn't regained the rights to Spectre at that point, but possibly a reference to Quantum, as well as real-life groups such as Al Quaeda, etc.
@@RJSRdg I highly suspect that they didn't mean Spectre when making this scene but I do believe they had an idea that this could be used for the next film.
Yes, all of Craig's Bond films are HIGHLY interwoven to create one overarching plot. It makes for a great read on the James Bond fan wiki - unfortunately, it didn't translate as clearly from words to cinema. Le Chiffre, Vesper, Blofeld, Silva, Quantum, Spectre, Bond, Madeline, M, Lutsifer etc all the characters are connected throughout the series of films
This scene is incredible. I love how FAST Mallory leaps up from his chair and over the table as soon as he realizes the threat. Then Bond's wink before shooting the fire extinguishers. Those and all the other bits in this scene really highlight how much I love these (Craig) Bond films. I can't wait for No Time To Die!
We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Everyone at the theater was in absolute silence, specially how Bond hurries to save M, as the music by Thomas Newman creates a perfect tension. For those who have a doubt of the phrase, it belongs to a poem called "Ulysses", which it was written by Alfred Tennyson.
@@rickovery Gareth Mallory (played by Ralph Fiennes) is going to be M in the next Bond film (2015's Spectre). Judi Dench retired, her character dies in this film.
Man the build up, the song, the tension and when Bond finally shows up to save the day and the others springing into action, was such a amazing sequence
Bond doesn't get a single kill in this scene, but Mallory does. Funny, given that bond was condescendingly calling him a bureaucrat in a previous scene.
I got the feeling when I first saw this movie that it was in this scene that Bond found real respect for Mallory. Mallory ushered the people out, but stayed behind to defend the door, despite being wounded. Hardly the actions of a mere bureaucrat.
He was giving covering fire. When kids grow up worrying about their K/D ratio instead of working together to complete an object, this is what type of person you get.
This whole scene shows their true character and growth. Mallory shows that despite seeming like just a bureaucrat in their previous interactions, he's a "soldier" and is willing to risk his life for both M and the general public. Bond shows that's he's willing to trust Mallory and work with him when he immediately stars "randomly" firing to cover Mallory getting the gun. Then Bond proves to Mallory he's not "too old" by making the extinguisher shot, about the same distance that he COULDN'T hit when he was being evaluated before.
This is the best moment of the entire film, and Tennyson's Ulysses is so apt in this moment. Had Craig retired after this film (and avoided Specter), it would have been a fitting finale moment...
Initiative is important. So is collateral damage. The attackers' rules of engagement are "shoot anything, armed opponents first", while the security has to worry about identifying targets (and getting over the hesitation to shoot a police "good guy" uniform) and avoiding bystanders.
@@harlanrosenthal8648 not to mention you can see one of the henchmen take the place of the guard he shot which could confuse and make another officer let his guard down
RUclipsr: "The Duck Dynasty and a guy in a Chewbacca bikini took down the U.S. Capitol." Tell me again how useful it is to pour trillions into Defense.
1:25 - 1:26 and 1:35 - 1:37 I just admire Mallory (also Now known as M) bravery he just stood up on the table and jump to M’s rescues that 1 second of him jumping on the table and ran to M and just got shot with no pain….He’s a badarse at a moment.
This is my favorite James Bond scene and I grew up with Sean Connery's James Bond. The framing, the music, the synchronized music to motion when he shoots the fire extinguisher, it's beautiful They really don't mess around when making James Bond movies, from story-telling to clothing to the cars. A gem of the movie franchise.
The quote that M gives is from the last part of Tennyson's poem Ulysses. "There lies the port; the vessel puffs her sail: There gloom the dark, broad seas. My mariners, Souls that have toil'd, and wrought, and thought with me- That ever with a frolic welcome took The thunder and the sunshine, and opposed Free hearts, free foreheads-you and I are old; Old age hath yet his honour and his toil; Death closes all: but something ere the end, Some work of noble note, may yet be done, Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods. The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks: The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs: the deep Moans round with many voices. Come, my friends, 'T is not too late to seek a newer world. Push off, and sitting well in order smite The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars, until I die. It may be that the gulfs will wash us down: It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles, And see the great Achilles, whom we knew. Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."
The thing I love the most about Bond here is how calm he is. He runs like a mad man to arrive in time but as soon as he enters the room, he takes complete control over it. Not an ounce of hesitation. Precise, focused. A battalion of troops wouldn't be reassuring in such a situation ( as clearly shown ) yet, Bond was. The soldier. He is at home on the battlefield. Amazing scene.
One of the things I like most about this scene is the lack dialogue. The movie doesn't feel the need to talk down to the audience by explaining everything, trusting the talent of the actors to progress the scene.
Second best M in the history of Bond movies. Judi Dench set the bar incredibly high back in Golden Eye and maintained it throughout her time in the franchise, even in the crappier movies. Ralph Fiennes may not have surpassed her but he certainly reached the bar even if he couldn't get over it.
@@greatwuta The biggest mistake in the new Bond movies is that the villain needs to die at the end of each one. Silva would've been a way more compelling Blofeld than the Blofeld we got.
Yes indeed. Bear in mind that that part (along with him taking the bullet to save M and still managing to keep fighting and get the civilians out) was meant to be his major starring moment in the film overall, and what a moment it was! 😎
Mallory earned his place as M by proving that he put the safety of civilians and his peers before himself. Very few people have had the titanium plated balls needed to run straight into danger, completely unarmed, to save somebody whom they aren't even particularly fond of. Fuck, there aren't even many people who would do that for people they ARE fond of because humanity is a selfish species.
I loved this scene because of so many diffrent reasons Judy Dench was amazing The figure Ralph Finnes played protected M even he diliked her out of "Duty" the Twink of James bond just before he shoot the fire extinguisher. Brilliantly written directed and acted Thank you for uploading this Vid and remind me of a great evening at a cinema.
0:55 i always feel like these lines represent the feelings of a British patriot who is remembering the old days of glory of British Empire and comparing it with present status of a decline of UK from its old prestige.
I find it chilling that M knew way in advance Silva was on his way with a team of his insiders with intent to kill, but she withheld it from the board. As if she wanted to show them by example that their idea of shutting down MI6 was total nonsense.
It’s ironic considering that the rating of the film is PG-13 but the bullet impacts on people in Skyfall are so realistic and genuinely some of the best I’ve seen in a film. The way the squibs they use mist the perfect balance of pink (for the simulated effect of evaporating blood) and white (simulating cloth fibers inter-mixed with the blood) it’s all so uncanny to actual bullet impacts on people. Amazing practical visual effects work
This film really could have been the first R-rated Bond film. It would have been a low R rating but it would have made them more able to play around in the practical effects department.
My favorite part of this scene is how Bond, Mallory, Moneypenny, and Tanner all worked together in such effortless silent communication to defend innocent people and get M to safety. It spoke immediately to how good and effective this team would go on to be in future films.
By far the best James Bond movie with music and story. It's both original but deeply moving. He starts at the top is considered dead beaten broken destroyed emotionally physically but continues to do the right thing regardless. This poem sums James Bond with what this character means from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig
The Tenmson poem with the images of Bond struggling to reach in the Parlment is one of the greatest scenes of the franchise, Skyfall the best movie of the series.
Loved how Mallory was the first one to react and jumps into his heroic character quickly transitioning from a minister. These little details actually help move the action scenes and bring a new depth and realism to the storytelling of the overall sequence.
Dame Judi Dench's decision to remain after Pierce Brosnan left was a stroke of genius. Brosnan's my favourite Bond, so with this basically being a reboot, they needed some kind of link to bring in people who were upset about having a different 007. And frankly, who could pull off M better than Dame Judi? Ralph Fiennes came very close because he could turn even a hammy villain like Voldemort into cinematic gold but 1) he was playing a completely different character who just called himself M and 2) Judi Dench has such a formidable presence that even Michelle Pfeiffer, one of the most naturally gifted actresses alive who thrived in the film industry despite having no training, was intimidated by the prospect of working with her during Mummy on the Orient Express.
NGL Mallory jumping up over the desk, and making his way to M, then taking a bullet for her, THEN SHOOTING AND RISKING his life was pretty cool and badass, its why I began to love his character
I'm a Bond fan from the beginning and each has their own style and swagger but........Daniel is the epitome of the character and Skyfall (I believe) was his peak - all of the flash and glamour and danger tempered by the frailty of a human being under extraordinary circumstances - this motion picture moves me every single time I experience it - it sums up everything I love about the character and the franchise!
I agree, Rusty. "SkyFall" was a particularly fine Bond movie - and I think the best of the Craig films. Everything was bang-on: the superb Bassey-esque opening song from Adele, Craig's confidence, swagger, and humour in the role: "You've still got spots!" and a truly terrifying, and apparently unstoppable villain in Javier Bardem's Silva, not to mention the shock of M's shooting. I also felt that bringing the action right back into London, also made it more immediate than the usual exotic, remote, and therefore less-relatable location. Beautifully shot and edited, too. Better than "Spectre, and seriously better than the final "Time to Die!"
One of the most, if the best, striking and telling interaction of this scene is 1:58 the nonverbal exchange from MoneyPenny. With a slight glance up at Bond, an immediate look down, and bold stare at the weapon. . . A conversation had in the current of much commotion. Bond kicks it over and she is into action like axels moving in a clock. #BOOM
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The most unrealistic part of any Bond movie is any world government seriously considering ending the use of spies in warfare because of a spy committing a crime or two.
Because we are living in a woke society.
Haha, the promotion of that idea is itself a kind of spyish act. It's soft power projection.
There are three options that states consider: diplomacy, war, and espionage. The third option is always going to be there because it keeps the other two in check.
The most unrealistic part is the infinite bullets
I think this is just how the modern government plays routinely; you conduct espionage for some time before you get publicized for some major mistakes. When the society or the media cannot tolerate what you have done, you apologize, fire some people or two as the scapegoat, or just shut down the agency if it's really a big fuck up. Of course, some "new" agency will be formed, with a seemly new purpose and brighter goal; but in the end, it is still the go-to unit for Big Brother to do spy stuff and surveillance with the same agenda.
I like the fact that despite Ralph Fiennes's conflict with M, he didn't hesitate to take the bullet, and eventually would become the new M after she died.
No matter what Mallory's background was, he was no coward, and he did not hesitate when a call to arms came up. A worthy successor to Dench's British Bulldog.
I love the fact that despite their disagreements at the beginning of the film Mallory is willing to take a bullet and die for M. I didn't like him at first but after this I really started to respect how his character developed.
I agree completely. Let’s face it; Judi Dench’s M set the bar really high for future M portrayals, so I was unsure at first about her being killed off and replaced, but I absolutely love how Gareth Mallory went from a bureaucratic paper-pusher (prior to the audience learning about his past service in the SAS) to a certified badass in this scene and his next scene afterward (giving tips to Q on where to put the digital breadcrumbs Q was leaving for Silva) before ultimately stepping up to become the new M. That kind of transitioning in character development is very difficult to pull off, especially in live-action films, but it was all handled perfectly and Ralph Fiennes did an incredible job throughout.
@@LittleMissRequiem good script, even better actors.
OptimusWombat Yes indeed. 👍
M's speech, the build up, the confrontation, what a sequence.
I second you
@@abilashravindran2010 but differently. I liked it
& the music
I think they were better off storming the room before M started rambling on with poetry as if THIS was the "this is where I'm going to die" moment when it clearly wasn't.
@@nirmalsiva1 Agreed. This was the real climax of the movie and after this it winded down into nothing and then HOLY FUCK, M's dead!
This film, unlike Spectre, knew what the fuck it was doing structure, set piece and moral wise (like really I'm supposed to believe James Bond doesn't just fucking cap Blofeld)?
It's a tiny detail but I love how the moment Mallory sees Silva's gun, he doesn't hesitate or freeze like the others, he springs into action and vaults over the desk to get to M. It's one of the few times I can think of where a movie really does follow the "show, don't tell" approach with proving he's a badass. We get a little peek at his backstory and everything else is good through his actions, both in this film and Spectre. I love it.
It makes sense, he used to be a soldier as I recall…so others might get scared, he saw such things on daily basis …
SAS vet who served in Northern Ireland
Such a wonderful cast. Ralph Fiennes is so good in this scene.
This was basically establishing Mallory's credentials to take the job.
@@patrickkubinec7026 Not just a solider, 22nd Regiment..
"How safe do you feel?"
I love how M sent a chill down those politicians' spine and then proceed to recite a very hope filled poem.
Ulysses is a great poem and very well chosen, given the reflection of Ulsysses' life on the state of MI6
@@leo_warren Uh, Ulysses as poem as poet? I get question in my head, because his name was roman Odysseus.
The poem was describing what England once was and she was applying to the Secret service. Strong in heart, to strive and not to kneel.
That's what M was saying and it struck an accord with me when i first watched this scene and with the accompanying musical score made it more thrilling.
Never has a script been so true...🇬🇧🥊💪
@@areszeudion5153Ulysses is a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson
It’s always difficult to pick the best Bond because of the different styles they bring. But Judi Dench will and always will be the best M to me.
Agreed
I concur.
By the same token... and with absolutely no disrespect to Lois Maxwell... Samantha Bond is nothing short of the perfect Miss Moneypenny.
To be fair, the other M's were little more than window dressing who showed up and the start of the movies to give Bond his mission, and rarely much more. But when Judi Dench became M, she became an increasingly large part of the stories. And thus became the most memorable of the M's. Hard to be memorable when you're only around for a couple of minutes at the start of a movie. Heck, the original Q was far more memorable than any of the M's before Dench.
To be honest I like her coz she looks like my mom
This scene is terrific. The build up is perfect.
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One of the best Fight Scenes to be honest
Well said. Stuff of goose bumps.
It's horrible because it's completely ludicrous. Compared to this and the escape, all of Moonraker was highly plausible.
This place needs better security.
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Lmao, absolutely. 😂
I feel like you can give it
In fairness most of the emergency services were all focusing on the derailed tube train
@@EditedAF987 Exactly it's a distraction. that's why Silva did it he not only hoped to kill James with that.
2:07 I loved how Bond immediately popped out to cover for Mallory the moment he saw him going for the gun, experience between the veteran need no words
SAS and SBS veterans.
Did anyone else hear a little bit of Cyril from "Archer"..? "Covering fiiiiirrrrre!!!"
@@tashvadj4914: Best of 🇬🇧!.
Absolutely! :D
Always loved the fact how Mallory jumped towards the shooting instead of ducking under the table like the others. A true leader, one of the few who runs towards the sounds of chaos
Notice that when Bond sees Mallory go for the gun on the floor he gives him covering fire. Yes, unlimited bullets but good tactical awareness.
He must have reloaded. He used 8 bullets till he shot the extinguisher and then 4 more while blind shooting. Two mags would have sufficed.
Yeah, and even then in some shots you see him starting to reload or just reloaded. Such good filmaking.
If you look good enought, you see that bond change his mag BEFORE he give cover fire (he change mag, then kick weapon to monypenny)
@@Falmic Yeah, there's a magazine on the floor too
Your aware it’s make believe 😬
Voldermort, a Spanish Pirate, and a Super Spy walk into a Courthouse....
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Along with Narcissa Malfoy and a sea goddess disguised as an Afro-Caribbean witch.
Don't forget about Anton Chigurh
I laughed way too hard at this.
Noice but technically Javier was playing an ex-Marine officer in POTC5
how could you forget the queen of England herself
I love how M doesn't even flinch. Just stares him down
And the other guy like: *pulls her down and gets shot in consequence*
Like royalty- one does not duck for cover. One waits for one's man to pull one out of the way. And actually, she threw her would-be killer's concentration for a crucial several seconds with that look.
I think because she knew deep down that not just from Silva, but a job like hers entails putting her life at risk constantly.
She did got surprised literally seconds before... But once she realized who was coming for her, she kind of just was like "ah, I see it now"
She also knows Silva doesn't truly have the will to kill her, as he was trembling and hesitating when having the gun pointed at her. A real killer would've shot her within 1 second of getting their crosshairs on the target.
Judy Dench's reciting of the Tennyson poem is epic. Listen to other people read these lines and you will see that Judy Dench's reading is incredible. Great scene, great poem, great cuts to an aging James Bond still striving to save the day. Masterful.
She's literally a living legend of British acting. Royalty. It's in these moments when we see why they command such money and status. She owns this scene. Her close up staring fate in the face is astonishing.
You don’t have actors like her anymore, just brilliant
1:49 I'm always imagining M's inner joy when she sees Bond at the door, knowing everything is going to be alright, because her greatest spy (though she would never tell him) just entered the room 😀
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The boss has arrived 💪
Joke's on her. Instead of hunkering down and using their superior numbers advantage to trap Silva until backup arrives, he creates a cloud of smoke that works perfectly as cover for him to escape.
@@RaynmanPlays The problem is that Silva is disguised as a cop. He would be able to easily blend himself in with said incoming backup (not to mention said backup probably has insiders that work with him) unless a nationwide warrant was put out for him. And keep in mind, he was in solitary confinement less than 30 minutes ago before this.
the academy that trained those police officers would eventually end up training stormtroopers in a galaxy far far away...
Actually they got one of Silva’s henchmen off screen
A long time ago too, so they actually discover both warp technology and time travel, and *still* haven't figured out aiming.
They’re not Americans lol
He did say he would tighten those restraints
@@keepitstraightfrrr i don't see his body
I like these kind of scenes where the action carries actual storytelling. There is a lot going on.
None of it is stupid senseless mayhem, it is a moment when character understanding and interaction steps forward.
Bond forgives Moneypenny for her previous failed shot during the movie prologue.
Ralph Fiennes, Who has been portrayed as an annoying bourecrat, reveals himself as an actual heroic trustworthy character.
Bond overcomes his difficulties with MI6 and still behaves challenging and has recovered his marksmanship skills.
Silva is pissed off.
And don't forget the hesitation before Silva takes the shot, giving Mallory enough time to save M and instead take the shot for her. Had he not hesitated, he would've killed M and accomplished what he set out for. But because he has a past with her, in the moment that he had the opportunity the achieve the revenge he set out for years earlier, he hesitated because he himself was conflicted over the emotions of the act.
@@ricks.9456 nah, he wasnt conflicted, he wanted to savor the moment
It was the "Silva is pissed off" for me xD
Bond was never really angry at Moneypenny for the failed shot to begin with (instead being angry at M for giving the order to shoot even though Moneypenny didn’t have a clear shot), but I definitely agree on everything else.
@@LittleMissRequiem That's a good point
For those who don’t know: Ian Fleming’s (the man who wrote the Bond books) commanding officer in the naval intelligence last name was Mallory. The title “M” was a tribute to him.
Fleming used the physical description of a friend who was a titled member of the aristocrat and yes he was involved in this type of stuff for England during WW2 but in a minor way. He did serve in the military but the world also did know him from his chosen civilian professions as a actor and writer.
His name was David Niven.
And there was a James Bond who worked for Fleming.
@@kimrogers4865 Au contraire. The boss of Naval Intelligence during WW2 was Rear-Admiral John Godfrey and then Rear-Admiral Edmund Rushbrooke.
The unofficial designation for the Director-General of the Secret Intelligence Service (otherwise known as MI6) is "C", taken from the surname of its first D-G: Mansfield Cumming. Fleming flipped it and used the first initial instead.
@@kimrogers4865 There was also a large dose of Fleming's cousin, Christopher Lee. Lee could explain to directors _exactly_ how a person would die from a variety of violent actions
So that's why m warned bond and stopped him from uttering a further syllable
Anyone else think Bond is just an ultimate badass in this scene? The way he just shows up and Shit’s on Silva’s plans. How he reads the room so well with the kicking of the pistol to Moneypenny and the cover fire for Mallory. My favorite is how winks at Mallory as to say “I know exactly what I’m doing. Leave this to me!” Then he walks on by just firing one handed with his pistol after he creates the screen! He should’ve had a freaking cape on during that part lol. That’s confidence and skill you can’t find anywhere.
There were plenty of smart and elaborate scenes in Skyfall, it’s what makes it such an entertaining film. This scene here that you described, Bond camping out in his car waiting for Silva’s henchmen to enter the house and the mirror diversion during the ambush sequence at the residence are just a few examples.
what struck me the most is how the glory is shared. yes, Bond is instrumental, but Moneypenny and Mallory get a chance to show that they aren't there just for decor or to get saved. they know how to handle themselves. hate when movie directors throw in characters just to show off what the hero can do in contrast to helpless collaborators.
@@brmbkl this comment is what i needed, scenes like these never fail to impress me
he winked because earlier on mallory basically said he was to old for being in field born was basically like watch me do what I do best "
The suit and tie are his cape and cowl; there is no better uniform for an action hero in our modern era.
Mallory jumping into action before the first shot was fired was the heroic moment for me in this epic scene.
God this scene always gave me goosebumps. Cinematography, music, performance, script, presentation everything is just spot on.
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The poem makes it for me too. And the way bond is sprinting there.
I find the writing rather lacklustre and unrealistic, but I supposed there’s only so far you can go in the spy genre
It's fantastic. When Bond finally arrives and kicks in the door, you can almost feel M's relief and excitement. The small doubletake and gasp, which causes Tanner to turn around and see him. It's small but adds a lot of effect, Judi Dench did a remarkable job as always.
@@MitchMunchies15 If you would like to understand the scene more I would suggest reading casino royal, it really gives you a much better insight to who Daniel Craig's Bond is and why this poem is so perfect for this scene.
I love how all those people on the board of inquiry questioning the need for MI6 are now running for cover while MI6 agents protect them.
Poetic justice, right after her poem... How poetic?
The big question here is what the hell were 5 doing that day?
They could become suspicious of timings, because this shooting serves as demonstation of why Mi6 shouldn't be disbanded. Given that the culprit came out of Mi6.
@Mike Marine Well, if the thing that is supposed to be protecting you is shooting you, then I can see why you'd want it defunded.
@Mike Marine yea everyone hates them until they need them
I used to watch bond movies w my late father, that was kind of our thing. We loved traveling the world for the price of a movie ticket, the action sequences and the gadgets, we shared the excitement. He died a few months before casino was released, that was the first movie I saw without him... saw it 5 times it was like being with him. A few years later kind of hit a rough patch but this scene, this poem, got me back on my feet. That's the power of a movie. Characters become part of your life of your stories. I'm happy to have shared bond w my dad and one day I'll share w my kids.
God bless his soul brother. Be happy
God bless his soul ... N glad to know that u cd over come the rough patch .... Cheers brother
Like the others said, thanks for sharing. Don't be sad for the loss, be thankful for the amazing memories.
Whatever sparks one of those wonderful memories of togetherness. It can be something meaningless to anyone else. Perhaps by the time you have kids there will be some new thing to share; the important part of the story that you tell them is that your father shared something with you, and you share something with them, and the links in the chain are forged. Godspeed.
God Bless such a Lovely Soul
Skyfall had a lot of things that made it a great Bond film. Top notch villain played by a magnificent Spanish actor. Magical theme song that actually carries the iconic Bond theme in it. The storylines involving revenge and redemption. Great build-ups into a scene like this. Then there's Judi Dench's swan song performance as a ruthless and resourceful M.
Totally agree! Top Bond, top villain, top music, and best of the Craigs!
@Leidern this is my favourite Bond film that hasn't Sean Connery in it.
This part was the most Dark Knight out of the entire movie. And I loved it.
I love Mallory in this scene. Throughout the movie he's been a slight objector to M, not necessarily trying to get above her or get her kicked out, but at least making sure she was doing the right/smart thing. But the SECOND he sees Silva break in, he vaults over the table and rushes over to pull her down, taking the shot himself.
Behind that suit and desk lies the heart of a soldier.
Good SAS doctrine. Advance to target, secure the principal.
I like how Bond's experience and skill are shown here. All the characters fighting are skilled at it and have had experience in it, but Bond is a level above because of his creativity. Its such a Bond move to shoot the extinguishers to create that screen, providing the opportunity for the officials to leave and for Bond to get a better position.
And the fact that he didn't bother spending time trying to kill but instead force them into cover so that he could get Moneypenny and Mallory armed and fighting. He didn't even like Mallory and in their last interaction called him a bureaucrat as an insult, but he knew immediately what Mallory was doing and trusted him enough to spend the rest of his clip covering him.
Mallory was on par - being ex SAS himself. I guess that's why he becomes the new "M"
Don't forget providing cover fire when he sees Mallory go for the fallen gun
Diversion distraction and deflection all work.
The wink just before shooting the extinguishers was a nice call back to Connery’s Bond too.
My God, Sam Mendes is such a brilliant director.
Did yiu watch his most recent film 1917?
@@taliamason7986 yep, also brilliant
*Spectre has entered the chat*
@@tomcruise7631 I thought spectre was great, and many of its problems came from the script. I think Mendes did a brilliant Job directing that one too.
He certainly is.
This whole scene is great but the brief seconds where M just stares down Silvia and spooks him out of shooting her were especially badass imo.
He wanted to enjoy the moment of having her at his mercy, but the momen was fleeting.
If you remember when Ralph Fiennes character is introduced, his background is service as a Colonel in the British Army....in Ireland during the Troubles. So it is no wonder he sprang into action. Loved it!
British Army - there's no such thing as the Royal Army.
@@justvin7214 you're right - typo on my part. fixed!
@@mikeggg5671 Cool, no problem - it's a common mistake as it's 'royal everything else' :)
@@justvin7214 Well ...history man...history( remind me please???)
@@yukin1990 I was told it's because the first standing army was formed to fight against the king (Charles I) during the English civil war and so were never given the 'royal' designation. Not sure how true this is though.
M asks the question "how safe are you?" Then Silva shows up and provides the answer!
I think M was talking about Spectre when speaking of “unseen enemies”, “the shadows”, “they’re not nations”. This scene wasn’t just adding more to Silva’s threat, it was setting up for the bigger enemy. The true enemy.
That would make sense, especially considering that her last request to Bond in SPECTRE is what ultimately leads Bond and MI6 as a whole directly to said organization.
the true enemy: spectre's writing
I'm not sure it was a direct reference to Spectre, as EON hadn't regained the rights to Spectre at that point, but possibly a reference to Quantum, as well as real-life groups such as Al Quaeda, etc.
@@RJSRdg I highly suspect that they didn't mean Spectre when making this scene but I do believe they had an idea that this could be used for the next film.
Yes, all of Craig's Bond films are HIGHLY interwoven to create one overarching plot. It makes for a great read on the James Bond fan wiki - unfortunately, it didn't translate as clearly from words to cinema.
Le Chiffre, Vesper, Blofeld, Silva, Quantum, Spectre, Bond, Madeline, M, Lutsifer etc all the characters are connected throughout the series of films
0:50 no matter how many times I watch this part always gives me chills
This scene is incredible. I love how FAST Mallory leaps up from his chair and over the table as soon as he realizes the threat. Then Bond's wink before shooting the fire extinguishers. Those and all the other bits in this scene really highlight how much I love these (Craig) Bond films. I can't wait for No Time To Die!
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
Everyone at the theater was in absolute silence, specially how Bond hurries to save M, as the music by Thomas Newman creates a perfect tension. For those who have a doubt of the phrase, it belongs to a poem called "Ulysses", which it was written by Alfred Tennyson.
That's was a great statement from M! Never forget it. This is why Skyfall was such a blockbuster back then. Too bad M(Judy Dench) is no longer around.
@@equelizarlee4173 where did she go?
@@rickovery think she retired from bond series!
@@equelizarlee4173 Oh. I didn't know that. It won't be the same without her.
@@rickovery Gareth Mallory (played by Ralph Fiennes) is going to be M in the next Bond film (2015's Spectre). Judi Dench retired, her character dies in this film.
Man the build up, the song, the tension and when Bond finally shows up to save the day and the others springing into action, was such a amazing sequence
Bond doesn't get a single kill in this scene, but Mallory does. Funny, given that bond was condescendingly calling him a bureaucrat in a previous scene.
I got the feeling when I first saw this movie that it was in this scene that Bond found real respect for Mallory. Mallory ushered the people out, but stayed behind to defend the door, despite being wounded. Hardly the actions of a mere bureaucrat.
And he was a one man rear guard after everyone got out the door.
He was giving covering fire. When kids grow up worrying about their K/D ratio instead of working together to complete an object, this is what type of person you get.
This whole scene shows their true character and growth. Mallory shows that despite seeming like just a bureaucrat in their previous interactions, he's a "soldier" and is willing to risk his life for both M and the general public. Bond shows that's he's willing to trust Mallory and work with him when he immediately stars "randomly" firing to cover Mallory getting the gun. Then Bond proves to Mallory he's not "too old" by making the extinguisher shot, about the same distance that he COULDN'T hit when he was being evaluated before.
I think Mallory was in the SAS Special forces
This is the best moment of the entire film, and Tennyson's Ulysses is so apt in this moment. Had Craig retired after this film (and avoided Specter), it would have been a fitting finale moment...
The delivery of the poem is fabulous!
I think she could have portrayed Queen Elizabeth perfectly in these upcoming The Crown seasons. Her line deliverance just hits different
She's done Elizabeth I. Gloriana.
@@veramae4098 And Queen Victoria
@@al0742 twice.
The Tennyson speech scene still gives me chills. An incredibly well crafted scene.
And Dame Judy knew how to deliver it. ❤
The security of the US Capitol is on par with the security of this place
They were able to put down one of Silva’s men before they all got killed though
Initiative is important. So is collateral damage. The attackers' rules of engagement are "shoot anything, armed opponents first", while the security has to worry about identifying targets (and getting over the hesitation to shoot a police "good guy" uniform) and avoiding bystanders.
@@harlanrosenthal8648 not to mention you can see one of the henchmen take the place of the guard he shot which could confuse and make another officer let his guard down
RUclipsr: "The Duck Dynasty and a guy in a Chewbacca bikini took down the U.S. Capitol." Tell me again how useful it is to pour trillions into Defense.
No the capitol security opened the doors and even a granny in a wheelchair rolled in! Total set up.
1:25 - 1:26 and 1:35 - 1:37 I just admire Mallory (also Now known as M) bravery he just stood up on the table and jump to M’s rescues that 1 second of him jumping on the table and ran to M and just got shot with no pain….He’s a badarse at a moment.
Immediately jumps into the action, takes a bullet for M, gets back up and manages to kill one of the bad guys. Mallory was amazing
This is my favorite James Bond scene and I grew up with Sean Connery's James Bond.
The framing, the music, the synchronized music to motion when he shoots the fire extinguisher, it's beautiful
They really don't mess around when making James Bond movies, from story-telling to clothing to the cars. A gem of the movie franchise.
The composer deserves more credit
prathification love the horns at 1:11 -1:15 !
The quote that M gives is from the last part of Tennyson's poem Ulysses.
"There lies the port; the vessel puffs her sail:
There gloom the dark, broad seas. My mariners,
Souls that have toil'd, and wrought, and thought with me-
That ever with a frolic welcome took
The thunder and the sunshine, and opposed
Free hearts, free foreheads-you and I are old;
Old age hath yet his honour and his toil;
Death closes all: but something ere the end,
Some work of noble note, may yet be done,
Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods.
The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks:
The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs: the deep
Moans round with many voices. Come, my friends,
'T is not too late to seek a newer world.
Push off, and sitting well in order smite
The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds
To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths
Of all the western stars, until I die.
It may be that the gulfs will wash us down:
It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles,
And see the great Achilles, whom we knew.
Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho'
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."
Thank you. Great poem 😌
@@zinussan50 you're welcome
Thank you.
Cheers. Much appreciated.
WOW!!!!! the last five lines say it all about today world!
Such a brilliant scene, amazingly done by Mendes and Dench
Featuring Helen McCrory whom we lost yesterday (Friday, April 16th 2021)
May She Rest In Peace
@andree france paquette what do you mean? Please elaborate
0:32 Is that her? I remember her as Narcissa Malfoy.
The thing I love the most about Bond here is how calm he is. He runs like a mad man to arrive in time but as soon as he enters the room, he takes complete control over it. Not an ounce of hesitation. Precise, focused. A battalion of troops wouldn't be reassuring in such a situation ( as clearly shown ) yet, Bond was. The soldier. He is at home on the battlefield. Amazing scene.
I forgot how cool Gareth Mallory was. Though a bureaucrat, his instinct as a retired SAS Lieutenant Colonel sets and he jumps into battle to save M.
Did Tanner brief Bond about Mallory? If I remember it correct
If this was a real government panel they would blame M for "provoking" Silva.
I love 007's wink! It say's don't worry we've got this.
Sir Roger Moore said it himself before he died...."that is the best Bond movie I have ever seen".
I like how the essence of M's speech of being unsafe anywhere is confirmed right after the speech ends. Definitely one of the finest Bond films ever.
1:31 M was the physical embodiment of the last line of the Tennyson poem she had just finished reciting: "...and not to yield!"
One of the things I like most about this scene is the lack dialogue. The movie doesn't feel the need to talk down to the audience by explaining everything, trusting the talent of the actors to progress the scene.
These police officers are the Stormtroopers of James Bond XD
Uk police probably train less with firearms than American cops (American cops get very little training)
@@kingatowning True. but what's Moneypenney's and Bond's excuse? He's a double-O and didn't get a single kill. Meanwhile, Mallory did!
@@jalabi99 fair point. Clearly James is having performance issues. He should see a doctor for that.
@@kingatowning Dr. No, perhaps?
@@jalabi99 he was giving out covering fire
Ralph Finnes’ “M” character was so great, an antagonist in Skyfall who had great reason behind his antagonisation, who eventually became a worthy ally
Ralph Fiennes as Mallory and the new M was a fantastic addition to the Bond franchise.
Second best M in the history of Bond movies. Judi Dench set the bar incredibly high back in Golden Eye and maintained it throughout her time in the franchise, even in the crappier movies. Ralph Fiennes may not have surpassed her but he certainly reached the bar even if he couldn't get over it.
Dame Judi Dench - she could stare down Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef at the same time.
And with the other eye she could stare down Voldemort.
Only Paddington could give her a run for her money.
Her stare could turn Medusa to stone .
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Silva, the best and creepiest villain in the bond franchise.A excellent scene from a great film.
You are so right especially Silva being creepy.
@@greatwuta The biggest mistake in the new Bond movies is that the villain needs to die at the end of each one. Silva would've been a way more compelling Blofeld than the Blofeld we got.
Actually I do not like Silva at all. He is too comical for my taste. His talking with Bond and M, his illness. I prefer silent villains with dignaty.
@@TheRandolfCollection I wonder who is your favorite Bond villain? LOL
@@greatwuta Valenka. Followed by ... you guessed it ... Le Chiffre :D Though I like Ouromov as well.
Silva, for me, one of the best and complex villians of Bond movies
Whilst all the Bond villains were good, Javier was the best.
This is absolutely my favorite bond movie. The acting, chefs kiss.
2:38 I love how he just kills that random agent cause he's pissed
This movie is an absolute masterpiece
Is it me or is Mallory an ultimate bad ass,climbing on the Table, unarmed, to face the shooters when everyone is ducking!??
Yes indeed. Bear in mind that that part (along with him taking the bullet to save M and still managing to keep fighting and get the civilians out) was meant to be his major starring moment in the film overall, and what a moment it was! 😎
He was a soldier. The other members probably weren't.
it seems he kept one or 2 horcruxes after all...
Mallory earned his place as M by proving that he put the safety of civilians and his peers before himself. Very few people have had the titanium plated balls needed to run straight into danger, completely unarmed, to save somebody whom they aren't even particularly fond of. Fuck, there aren't even many people who would do that for people they ARE fond of because humanity is a selfish species.
He's ex-SAS. It's ingrained into his instincts to jump into trouble.
I loved this scene because of so many diffrent reasons
Judy Dench was amazing
The figure Ralph Finnes played protected M even he diliked her out of "Duty"
the Twink of James bond just before he shoot the fire extinguisher.
Brilliantly written directed and acted
Thank you for uploading this Vid and remind me of a great evening at a cinema.
Love how bond immediately gave Mallory cover fire when he went for the gun
0:55 i always feel like these lines represent the feelings of a British patriot who is remembering the old days of glory of British Empire and comparing it with present status of a decline of UK from its old prestige.
I always felt that too... ironic since the lines were written during what could be considered the height of the British Empire (written by Tennyson).
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The scene makes the BOND even strength. my favorite scene.
Unlimited capacity Walther PPK's and fire extinguishers. Very Q-branch...
I find it chilling that M knew way in advance Silva was on his way with a team of his insiders with intent to kill, but she withheld it from the board. As if she wanted to show them by example that their idea of shutting down MI6 was total nonsense.
Pretty damn manipulative. And perfect for the leader of a spy organisation.
Manipulative? Or simply proving a point? Ambushes like that will become a normal occurrence without the spy agency.
EVERY DAMN SECOND OF IT IS A MASTERPIECE
Skyfall is so god damn good.
I can't imagine the amount of cardio required to run that fast with your mouth closed.
This is one of the best scenes of SKYFALL for me!
I especially like the scene at 2:08 where Bond sees what Ralph Fiennes character is doing and gives him covering fire.
It’s ironic considering that the rating of the film is PG-13 but the bullet impacts on people in Skyfall are so realistic and genuinely some of the best I’ve seen in a film. The way the squibs they use mist the perfect balance of pink (for the simulated effect of evaporating blood) and white (simulating cloth fibers inter-mixed with the blood) it’s all so uncanny to actual bullet impacts on people. Amazing practical visual effects work
This film really could have been the first R-rated Bond film. It would have been a low R rating but it would have made them more able to play around in the practical effects department.
My favorite part of this scene is how Bond, Mallory, Moneypenny, and Tanner all worked together in such effortless silent communication to defend innocent people and get M to safety. It spoke immediately to how good and effective this team would go on to be in future films.
By far the best James Bond movie with music and story. It's both original but deeply moving. He starts at the top is considered dead beaten broken destroyed emotionally physically but continues to do the right thing regardless. This poem sums James Bond with what this character means from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig
The Tenmson poem with the images of Bond struggling to reach in the Parlment is one of the greatest scenes of the franchise, Skyfall the best movie of the series.
Loved how Mallory was the first one to react and jumps into his heroic character quickly transitioning from a minister. These little details actually help move the action scenes and bring a new depth and realism to the storytelling of the overall sequence.
This is such a fitting scene for this movie, it speaks to the exact reason for Bonds existence. It also shows his skills and love of country
If James Bond ran like Steven Seagal, this whole scene would've turned into a comedy bit
yeah lmao
Can Seagal even run now? I’m pretty sure in his latest movies he just kind of sashays and his shadow knocks things over...
@@RevBoosethat was brilliant!
I was terrified that she was done here. Broke my heart when she met her end.
Nobody can possibly recite poetry like Dame Judi Dench. Fantastic.
Judi Dench as M: The one true Bond girl.
M’s speech and recitation was 🔥🔥🔥
Dame Judi Dench's decision to remain after Pierce Brosnan left was a stroke of genius. Brosnan's my favourite Bond, so with this basically being a reboot, they needed some kind of link to bring in people who were upset about having a different 007. And frankly, who could pull off M better than Dame Judi? Ralph Fiennes came very close because he could turn even a hammy villain like Voldemort into cinematic gold but 1) he was playing a completely different character who just called himself M and 2) Judi Dench has such a formidable presence that even Michelle Pfeiffer, one of the most naturally gifted actresses alive who thrived in the film industry despite having no training, was intimidated by the prospect of working with her during Mummy on the Orient Express.
Damn that poem is so perfect
Tennyson is like that.
Skyfall was really the perfect Bond movie. Am I wrong?
You are not wrong
1:33 - That’s the look of not yielding right there.
NGL Mallory jumping up over the desk, and making his way to M, then taking a bullet for her, THEN SHOOTING AND RISKING his life was pretty cool and badass, its why I began to love his character
I'm a Bond fan from the beginning and each has their own style and swagger but........Daniel is the epitome of the character and Skyfall (I believe) was his peak - all of the flash and glamour and danger tempered by the frailty of a human being under extraordinary circumstances - this motion picture moves me every single time I experience it - it sums up everything I love about the character and the franchise!
I agree, Rusty. "SkyFall" was a particularly fine Bond movie - and I think the best of the Craig films. Everything was bang-on: the superb Bassey-esque opening song from Adele, Craig's confidence, swagger, and humour in the role: "You've still got spots!" and a truly terrifying, and apparently unstoppable villain in Javier Bardem's Silva, not to mention the shock of M's shooting. I also felt that bringing the action right back into London, also made it more immediate than the usual exotic, remote, and therefore less-relatable location. Beautifully shot and edited, too. Better than "Spectre, and seriously better than the final "Time to Die!"
@@fiddleandfart Bravo, sir! When it comes to JB, we are cut from the same cloth!
Love that scene, the build up, the music, the poem and yes apart from an infinite bullet cheat, brilliantly shot!
1:04 James Bond in search of nearest toilet for urgent business.
when Bond winks at the next M
That poem passage made this scene pure perfection
Best scene from Skyfall, in my opinion. The suspense, the action, the timing makes it perfect.
One of the most, if the best, striking and telling interaction of this scene is 1:58 the nonverbal exchange from MoneyPenny. With a slight glance up at Bond, an immediate look down, and bold stare at the weapon. . . A conversation had in the current of much commotion. Bond kicks it over and she is into action like axels moving in a clock. #BOOM
You gotta love M’s ice cold stare even when Silva is pointing his gun at her. It’s like she’s daring him to shoot her
I thought it was more like the old british army thing of , an officer never runs or crouches, they always walk erect. Face your adversary.