That scene where the car jumps the ramp and does a corkscrew, is absolutely real by the way. They done it in one shot with a stuntman. The director of The Man with the Golden Gun wanted him to do it again because 'It looked too good'. The stuntman then turned around and said 'I'm not doing it again because that's the first time I've done it'
@Luigi Nastro no, I'm aware, but that type of thing would never happen in an actual car chase, and thats what they were trying to illustrate when they used that clip
@@CosmicTeapot In the novel it's stated subtly, but stated nonetheless. In the film it's very strongly suggested in a couple of spots, like when one of them makes a comment about an attractive female and the other one turns and looks at him with a mock shock "you're not turning straight on me, are you now?", but I'm guessing Broccoli and Saltzman didn't want to push it too far.
I know this is 8 years old, but... that final "Hi Nacy, I'd like to make a deposit..." is brilliant! The humour of these guys in all their videos is incredible. I've only recently discovered this channel; So much classic entertainment.... Thanks all at RLM :-)
Even on job sites they very rarely take the keys out overnight. The things are so huge, slow and loud the idea of trying to steal one is incredibly impractical. -t. someone who had a bulldozer we didnt own sitting isolated in the middle of a field left there by the work crew for 8 months.
@@WoWBaxter Lol. Howeer I think this examle is unfair tbh. Gypsies are a double negative, as they somehow manage to regularly make bulldozer levels of noise despite having no equipment, so when they steal one it goes relatively undetected.
This is the first RLM review that I have seen, I like the casual atmosphere they display and it is a nice change of pace to see reviewers on the internet who casually talk about plot holes without shouting like a child or having a brain aneurysm. There is hope for the future.
"It would be nice to see them write a clever villain that does not use computers, but the last 3 James Bond villains have been Euro-Villain-SuperComputer-Guy" Good news Mike! Spectre has a completely fresh angle on... ohhhh.
No one had a golden eye in Goldeneye. That spy didn't love you, he was just trying to get in your pants. Tomorrow dies in 2 days. Diamonds decay after 32 billion years. You actually only live once.
It was a little too silly for me, but that tag at the end when Plinkett comes right back in after he robs them had me laughing for a solid couple of minutes. That payoff made the whole gag worth it!
First gay James Bond villains are the two fellows in Diamonds Are Forever but they shied away from making it obvious, the novel characters are gay and the insinuations in the movie are subtle but they are definitely there.
It was actually very clever to have the villain win with high-tech gimmicks and then have the good guys turn the tables with low-tech counter-measures, but we didn't need it beaten over our heads for 45 minutes at the end.
If you disregard that the car was actually a stunt car designed specifically to perform that stunt, and not actually the car that was used in the previous chase footage. If they had attempted to perform that stunt with a car that was not designed specifically to perform that stunt, it wouldn't have worked.
When Bond switched cars, all I could think was, "You're going to make Judi Dench ride from London to Scotland in a Sixties-era sports car?" She'd be looking for the ejection-seat button before they reached the city limits!
"First gay James Bond villain" "tastefully done" "without making it a big deal" "without making fun of it" Oh boy...so "Diamonds Are Forever" is definitely NOT among the few bonds that Mike has seen.
Well, was that couple of henchman "tasteful" and without "making fun" though? Their gayness isn't even that clear if you don't pay attention or know already.
+EarendilUndomiel I have been watching their reviews for about 5+ years an I noticed that about myself several months ago, it was hard for me to enjoy movies because I would just critique them and come off very cynical instead of sitting back and saying "Hey this is just a fucking movie, just enjoy it." Needless to say I really love their reviews because I think they have great views, and are entertaining. There are still REALLY bad movies out their, but I leave the judgment to these two now.
The cut to Live and Let Die where the bad guy inflates and explodes...the way the cut was made during Mike and Jay's discussion.....perfection and hilarious!
This is the very first Half in the Bag episode I've watched (4 years ago) and I remember watching the first few minutes and not understanding their style of humor and sarcasm so I quickly commented "fuck this review, the movie was not that bad" or something like that, and then people replied to my comment like "you're stupid, man". so now 4 years later I go through the comments telling new people they're stupid. yeah!
The entire james bond franchise made so much more logical sense when i learned that each actor who plays bond isnt supposed to be the same character. James Bond is the name that goes with the 007 status. So when connery changes to dalton changes to brosnan changes to moore changes to craig etc, they arent playing the same character - its a different agent who has taken on the 007 status and the name James Bond along with it.
This movie has plot points that go against this notion though. It's shown his parents are both Bonds and Skyfall ranch was his families if I'm not mistaken.
Jay, seconds earlier: "As someone who hasn't seen James Bond movies but is very aware of the staples of James Bond movies because it's such a part of our pop culture..."
The gay Bond villain was so subtle I didn't even think about it at the time, I thought he was just toying with Bond to throw him off in an unexpected manner, making a peak masculine heterosexual power fantasy feel odd with uncomfortable advances.
9:45 Mike must be drunk. THIS movie is better than Casino Royale? If Casino Royale isn't the best, most coherent, most well-written Bond film... it certainly is in the top 3. It could stand on its own as a genuinely fantastic spy thriller. Skyfall does not hold up.
After all the other reviews (and internal emails from the North Korea Sony hack revealing it was a steaming pile), it was probably impossible to find an original way to say it sucked.
I didn't realize there was that much internet hate for Skyfall. I loved it! The perfect blend of fun, intrigue, action, etc. It was also a better Batman film than The Dark Knight Rises (There was a Gothic house with an attached secret cave, a British butler introduced, a disfigured villain, etc.).
Reading all the hate on here for Skyfall, i'm legit stunned like insanely stunned. People who are fans of RLM should be into films that have actual plot lines, engaging characters and concepts and a fulfilling and different narrative, which Skyfall has, instead people are like "Hurr durr Skyfall was BORING" what?? did you want more Explosions? little more action. Well go take your money and spend it on Transformers 6 or whatever while the James Bond franchise takes time to actually make good and engaging stories within there films.
That part was weird because I would have expected Tanner to physically grab M & try to escort her out of the building. I know he is not a field agent but if 007 says "Get M out of there", you get M out of there.
The car stunts in James Bond movies has allways been done for real there are no fakes. (besides the flying car, but that was because the real flying car broke and killed the creators)
I'll be honest, you guys completely got me in the beginning. Lol. I was thinking, "are they really THAT bitchy and pedantic?!" But it's my fave bond movie ever, it holds up!
I don’t understand how Jay Baumen if he has never seen a bond movie, then goes on to say he loved it (fine) but the start was very much like a quintessential bond movie, credits, montage , action etc. Thought he’d never seen one?
Obviously movie reviews are subjective, but I agree with you guys almost every time. I like the fact that you realize that the way some movies are made you can't review it against the same sat of rules. I changed my recommendation of cowboys and aliens based on your review just today.Keep it up! I love your longer reviews like this one.
I love how they mock the shit out of all the irritating Skyfall haters. "duhhhhh dis movie sucked becuz like Bond suked and had emotions and duhhhh." Skyfall was great.
You god damn trolls lol You had me goin' there for a second. I thought that you were being double agents with your sarcasm. Well played Mike. Well played.
16:05 Pedant time: they weren't the main villains, but Mr. Wick and Mr. Kid in Diamonds are Forever were a gay couple. Their final attempt on Bond's life was parodied in the first Austin Powers, when Random Task delivered dinner, but it turned out to be an excuse for him to get close to kill the hero. Also, definitely get Jay to watch Goldfinger. That movie is fantastic.
That doesn't give you carte blanche to do whatever ridiculous, absolutely insane thing you can think of. Yes, some level of suspension of disbelief is required, but the worst Bond movies (Skyfall, Die Another Day, Moonraker, You Only Live Twice) push it waaaay too far.
Both of these guys need to watch all the Bond films. The next "Bond-a-Thon" or "008 Days of 007" or "007 days of Christmas" should be up soon on TBS, TNT, USA, SCYFY or whatever channel is running them these days. There are always Bond marathons on for every holiday you can think of.
The Mission Impossible movies are better Bond movies than the Craig movies. They should've never revived the series through Craig, they're not even Bond movies anymore.
Yep, have to agree. And there's a whole long thing in one of the plinkett star wars reviews about TONE! Roger Moore's Bond films clearly have a light tone, but the Craig films aim for bone crunching serious emotional action - so these inconsistencies really take you out of the moment.
I might have to watch it then. I loved Living Daylights but my cousin told me Licence was too boring so I skipped it. That being said he also said View to a Kill was one of his favorites but I thought it was so incredibly silly so maybe his opinion isn't one I should be going off of.
Then there's all those other moments in Casino Royale; the time he got poisoned at the poker game, the time he got tortured with a rope, the wonderful dialogue between him and Vesper, the visceral fight scenes (like the opening fight scene, or the intense knife fight in the room full of people that didn't notice). Skyfall on the other hand turns into generic gun battles and a guy getting eaten by a CGI dragon. Skyfall on its OWN wasn't bad, but when compared to CR, it's quite unremarkable.
the sarcasm and dry humor has reached an all time high. i cant distinguish between the sarcasm and the real criticisms.
Then they succeeded it seems.
I love the sarcasm
but day srs?!?
I’m gay
Their only hope is that you are either upset or offended (or amused, I guess.)
Javier Bardem may have been a computer guy, but he's no Neil Breen.
+Jonathan Fish He's the best he has the best ballsack
+Jonathan Fish He'll never beat Neil Breen. Nobody can.
That's not fair though, cause Neil Breen's the best at that stuff
Jonathan Fish Neil breen is like every James bond character in one and then some !
Jonathan Fish
Damn right.
That scene where the car jumps the ramp and does a corkscrew, is absolutely real by the way. They done it in one shot with a stuntman. The director of The Man with the Golden Gun wanted him to do it again because 'It looked too good'. The stuntman then turned around and said 'I'm not doing it again because that's the first time I've done it'
The slide whistle somewhat belies the greatness of the accomplishment.
I was about to make that same comment lol, but I think that they used that to illustrate how silly and over the top the bond films are
@Luigi Nastro no, I'm aware, but that type of thing would never happen in an actual car chase, and thats what they were trying to illustrate when they used that clip
We know it's real, we can see the car turning. Thanks for telling everyone what they saw. You knew something we didn't know.
@@amorphousfilms. don't be a dick
"The first gay Bond villain."
Seems these hack VCR repairmen have never heard of Mr Kidd and Mr Wynt.
Confirmed for...
Being a bond fan
*Wint
Haven't watched the older ones yet, can't tell if you're saying they're gay because of the way they act/look or if they're actually gay?
@@CosmicTeapot In the novel it's stated subtly, but stated nonetheless.
In the film it's very strongly suggested in a couple of spots, like when one of them makes a comment about an attractive female and the other one turns and looks at him with a mock shock "you're not turning straight on me, are you now?", but I'm guessing Broccoli and Saltzman didn't want to push it too far.
They weren't really the villain. They were henchmen.
I know this is 8 years old, but... that final "Hi Nacy, I'd like to make a deposit..." is brilliant!
The humour of these guys in all their videos is incredible.
I've only recently discovered this channel; So much classic entertainment.... Thanks all at RLM :-)
they choose good movies to review too
They do actually leave keys in bulldozers coming from experience.
Yeah especially when they are being shipped anything that is shipped freight the keys are with or in whatever it is for loading and unloading.
Even on job sites they very rarely take the keys out overnight.
The things are so huge, slow and loud the idea of trying to steal one is incredibly impractical.
-t. someone who had a bulldozer we didnt own sitting isolated in the middle of a field left there by the work crew for 8 months.
@@booradley6832 When builders were renovated my house, they had two stolen because they left the keys in and gypsies showed up and took em at 4am
@@WoWBaxter
Lol. Howeer I think this examle is unfair tbh. Gypsies are a double negative, as they somehow manage to regularly make bulldozer levels of noise despite having no equipment, so when they steal one it goes relatively undetected.
@@booradley6832 Unless they hitch their horses to it, when it becomes conspicuous by the clip clop noises....
I've been binge watching half in the bag and I have come to the conclusion that this episode features the best scenario the vcr dudes have encountered
W
I'm on a binge myself ...I just can't stop half in the bag!!
Devan Fava do you still think this is the best after 2 years more?
Episode 90 is transcendent.
These guys actually managed to vindicate the Star Wars prequels as the most entertaining exercise in how not to make film...
I love that some younger viewers will assume they added those sound effects to the Bond movies.
i could watch half in the bag for hours; in fact, i have xD
Doing it right now
Who couldn't?
I am in the middle of it
They would do a great mystery science theater 3000 type mockery as the movies going realtime
Same
This is the first RLM review that I have seen, I like the casual atmosphere they display and it is a nice change of pace to see reviewers on the internet who casually talk about plot holes without shouting like a child or having a brain aneurysm.
There is hope for the future.
"It would be nice to see them write a clever villain that does not use computers, but the last 3 James Bond villains have been Euro-Villain-SuperComputer-Guy"
Good news Mike! Spectre has a completely fresh angle on... ohhhh.
Casino Royale villain wasn't a computer guy wtf
Good news, No Time to Die now has replaced Euro-Villain-SuperComputer-Guy with Euro-Villain-SuperPoison-Guy
No one actually goes to the moon in Moonraker.
Christian Eggers I'm more upset that no one rakes anything.
I was disappointed the sky didn't fall in this one.
+Christian Eggers Still my favourite Bond movie. Great villain, doesn't take itself to seriously, desperate attempt to cash in on Star Wars.
Reverend Benzo sorry! D-:
No one had a golden eye in Goldeneye.
That spy didn't love you, he was just trying to get in your pants.
Tomorrow dies in 2 days.
Diamonds decay after 32 billion years.
You actually only live once.
This is probably one of the funniest, smartest skits I've ever seen. And it's so impossibly hard to find out of the hundred+ episodes you guys have.
"That giant stone head vomiting up guns..."
"I thought that was 'Q'!"
The writing and editing of Plinkett's shenanigans and pure senility, coupled with Rich Evan's performance had me laughing to tears, man.
It was a little too silly for me, but that tag at the end when Plinkett comes right back in after he robs them had me laughing for a solid couple of minutes. That payoff made the whole gag worth it!
First gay James Bond villains are the two fellows in Diamonds Are Forever but they shied away from making it obvious, the novel characters are gay and the insinuations in the movie are subtle but they are definitely there.
"One of us smells like a tarts handkerchief..."
Would you guys ever consider a James Bond retrospective? Coming from people who aren't too familiar with the series would be really interesting.
We need Re:View of all the Bond films with Jay and Mike. You can only dream.
Oh the schlock they could discuss from some of those movies!
It was actually very clever to have the villain win with high-tech gimmicks and then have the good guys turn the tables with low-tech counter-measures, but we didn't need it beaten over our heads for 45 minutes at the end.
I miss 2012, when most every summer action movie was amazing.
I just watched this on hulu and I honestly found it to be kinda underwhelming. I wonder if I would have felt differently back in 2012
The funny thing is, when they're talking about 'complete realism' at around 2:15, that car stunt was real.
If you disregard that the car was actually a stunt car designed specifically to perform that stunt, and not actually the car that was used in the previous chase footage. If they had attempted to perform that stunt with a car that was not designed specifically to perform that stunt, it wouldn't have worked.
Just cuz it can be done in real life by a pro doesn’t mean it feels believable in a story
@X Y Double moron
When Bond switched cars, all I could think was, "You're going to make Judi Dench ride from London to Scotland in a Sixties-era sports car?" She'd be looking for the ejection-seat button before they reached the city limits!
It’s a grand tourer she would be fine .
that scene with Plinkett at the "pharmacy" is one of the greatest recorded on video.
"First gay James Bond villain"
"tastefully done"
"without making it a big deal"
"without making fun of it"
Oh boy...so "Diamonds Are Forever" is definitely NOT among the few bonds that Mike has seen.
Well, was that couple of henchman "tasteful" and without "making fun" though? Their gayness isn't even that clear if you don't pay attention or know already.
@@Targisvear They hold hands. It’s clear.
WHAT? MIKE AND JAY LIKED A MOVIE THAT I DIDN'T??? HOW DARE THEY!! THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO LIKE EVERYTHING I LIKE AND HATE EVERYTHING I HATE!!!!!
Agreed
Sometimes it feels like the RLM fandom tries way to hard to be like Mike and Jay, and are now incapable of enjoying good movies.
+EarendilUndomiel I have been watching their reviews for about 5+ years an I noticed that about myself several months ago, it was hard for me to enjoy movies because I would just critique them and come off very cynical instead of sitting back and saying "Hey this is just a fucking movie, just enjoy it." Needless to say I really love their reviews because I think they have great views, and are entertaining. There are still REALLY bad movies out their, but I leave the judgment to these two now.
+EarendilUndomiel They enjoy plenty of movies, but are critical of mistakes in the movies, but people only remember the negativity.
***** I know that. What I meant was that fans try way to hard, and therefore nitpick even good movies that Mike and Jay enjoy.
EarendilUndomiel That's who they make fun of, like at the beginning of this video, but I do agree with you.
The cut to Live and Let Die where the bad guy inflates and explodes...the way the cut was made during Mike and Jay's discussion.....perfection and hilarious!
In years to come the ‘stealing water’ plot in QOS won’t look as dumb as it does now.
Fact of life in Australia
This is the very first Half in the Bag episode I've watched (4 years ago) and I remember watching the first few minutes and not understanding their style of humor and sarcasm so I quickly commented "fuck this review, the movie was not that bad" or something like that, and then people replied to my comment like "you're stupid, man". so now 4 years later I go through the comments telling new people they're stupid. yeah!
Hahaha! I'm slowly going through the entire Half in the Bag playlist and I STILL thought they were being serious at first.
The Circle is Complete!
It's the ciiiiiircle of liiiiiiiiife!
For some reason I am in tears and short of breath when Plinkett tries to sit down and stand up while screaming lol
Daniel Kregg.
I was looking for this comment
Daniel Greggs
Daniel *Gregg*
Simple as. Nuff said.
Brexit means Brexit.
Tell us what happened lad.
Since Jay hasn’t seen Bond, it’s perfect for Plinketto!
For those people complaining, the review starts at 24:49
The entire james bond franchise made so much more logical sense when i learned that each actor who plays bond isnt supposed to be the same character. James Bond is the name that goes with the 007 status. So when connery changes to dalton changes to brosnan changes to moore changes to craig etc, they arent playing the same character - its a different agent who has taken on the 007 status and the name James Bond along with it.
This movie has plot points that go against this notion though. It's shown his parents are both Bonds and Skyfall ranch was his families if I'm not mistaken.
Jay: “This is the first James Bond movie I’ve ever seen.”
Also Jay: “The movie started very ‘James Bondy.’ “.
Me: How would Jay even know???????
Jay, seconds earlier: "As someone who hasn't seen James Bond movies but is very aware of the staples of James Bond movies because it's such a part of our pop culture..."
If you feel the need to say "I have never seen a James Bond movie" fifty fucking times, then you have seen a ton of them...
Seen that ending coming a mile away AND I still died. Classic.
Rich sitting down and standing up makes me laugh whenever I think of it
The gay Bond villain was so subtle I didn't even think about it at the time, I thought he was just toying with Bond to throw him off in an unexpected manner, making a peak masculine heterosexual power fantasy feel odd with uncomfortable advances.
2:14 I mean, this really did happen. It was a badass, legit stunt, and they got it on camera. Pretty f*cking realistic imo.
always weird to hear "Craig" pronounced as "Creg" by Jay
That's how it's pronounced
@@jamesbowen2088 nope
It’s an American thing.
@@nicholasbintner4677 Like "Cray" with a "g" on the end. But Americans pronounce it like "Creg".
@@nicholasbintner4677 That's like saying that laid and led sound the same. That's exactly the difference between Craig and Creg.
Remember the good old days when they'd film a new Bond movie and then we'd get to see it.
They forgot to mention how this movie is just gorgeous. Especially the whole last act. Cynematography and colours are very stylish.
Wow, this turned out to be one of my favorite Mr. Plinkett intro/outros
9:45 Mike must be drunk. THIS movie is better than Casino Royale?
If Casino Royale isn't the best, most coherent, most well-written Bond film... it certainly is in the top 3. It could stand on its own as a genuinely fantastic spy thriller.
Skyfall does not hold up.
LOL. I was traumatized as a child by my dad bringing me to see Zardoz.
Still waiting on the SPECTRE review..
After all the other reviews (and internal emails from the North Korea Sony hack revealing it was a steaming pile), it was probably impossible to find an original way to say it sucked.
It sucked, just like Skyfall.
I personally really liked Timothy Dalton, second favourite after Craig.
The Living Daylights is easily one of the best Bond movies
Dalton is overrated because its cool and popular too say hes underrated. If that makes sense
Licence to Kill in my top 5 bond movies
His character of Simon Skinner in the movie Hot Fuzz is remarkable!!!!
Re-watching this one, the Plinkett skit killed me!
"I thought that was Q" is a brilliant line.
3:30 everyone who's ever operated heavy equipment leaves the key in the ignition
Despite appearances, in that moment I knew Mike had never been on a worksite
"I demand the utmost realism in my James Bond films"
*proceeds to show a rediculous stunt that was actually done practically*
I'm glad that you guys post half in the bag on TH-cam as of late. Keep it up RLM!
I didn't realize there was that much internet hate for Skyfall. I loved it! The perfect blend of fun, intrigue, action, etc. It was also a better Batman film than The Dark Knight Rises (There was a Gothic house with an attached secret cave, a British butler introduced, a disfigured villain, etc.).
I had the problem too. But I'll tell you Skyfall is a great Bond movie!
Again....Internet hate from where?
Glad I'm not the only one who remembers Like Mike
The beginning is like a YMS review
LonelyToothpick yms was fan of red letter media
when rich started screaming i literally choked
Dear god. The pharmacy bit is the funniest shit ever. I can't stop laughing.
Reading all the hate on here for Skyfall, i'm legit stunned like insanely stunned. People who are fans of RLM should be into films that have actual plot lines, engaging characters and concepts and a fulfilling and different narrative, which Skyfall has, instead people are like "Hurr durr Skyfall was BORING" what?? did you want more Explosions? little more action. Well go take your money and spend it on Transformers 6 or whatever while the James Bond franchise takes time to actually make good and engaging stories within there films.
Sorry son, but your wrong, trust me I know this shit.
***** How can he be wrong in a matter of opinion? Get off your high horse and learn to accept alternative viewpoints. Your opinion is not law.
Nah man, it is. sorry about that :/
***** Your dumb!
MadNES y u mad tho?
I feel like they are satirizing the online critic culture that they created here.
Just "feel"?
I almost walked from this video until I got it. Ya had me. Damnit. Best bond ever. Sorry Mr. C., Mr. Sean C.
Mike made a comparison to Star Trek!!! I'm shocked.
Rich Evans is a god.
That part was weird because I would have expected Tanner to physically grab M & try to escort her out of the building. I know he is not a field agent but if 007 says "Get M out of there", you get M out of there.
One third of this review is sarcastic. I fucking love this channel
The car stunts in James Bond movies has allways been done for real there are no fakes. (besides the flying car, but that was because the real flying car broke and killed the creators)
You mean chitty-chitty-bang-bang? Sweet Jesus...
I'll be honest, you guys completely got me in the beginning. Lol.
I was thinking, "are they really THAT bitchy and pedantic?!"
But it's my fave bond movie ever, it holds up!
"There's one part that was clearly greenscreened" that scene was actually real stunts!
I don’t understand how Jay Baumen if he has never seen a bond movie, then goes on to say he loved it (fine) but the start was very much like a quintessential bond movie, credits, montage , action etc. Thought he’d never seen one?
You keep talking about skyfall, but I'll just say this: the comedic timing of Plinkett here killed me.
Obviously movie reviews are subjective, but I agree with you guys almost every time. I like the fact that you realize that the way some movies are made you can't review it against the same sat of rules. I changed my recommendation of cowboys and aliens based on your review just today.Keep it up! I love your longer reviews like this one.
Mr. Plinkett is becoming my favorite part of these. He used to really annoy me at first
Time and place bae
Love this intro ..spoofing all these real life critiques
I love how they mock the shit out of all the irritating Skyfall haters. "duhhhhh dis movie sucked becuz like Bond suked and had emotions and duhhhh." Skyfall was great.
Nah, it was shit.
You god damn trolls lol You had me goin' there for a second. I thought that you were being double agents with your sarcasm. Well played Mike. Well played.
"Prescription drugs and beer."
What a coincidence.
Ok,mr. Plinkett sitting down and standing up...that was hilarious!!!
16:05
Pedant time: they weren't the main villains, but Mr. Wick and Mr. Kid in Diamonds are Forever were a gay couple. Their final attempt on Bond's life was parodied in the first Austin Powers, when Random Task delivered dinner, but it turned out to be an excuse for him to get close to kill the hero.
Also, definitely get Jay to watch Goldfinger. That movie is fantastic.
You're not wrong. Moonrakers are a series of shuttles that take the villain and a bunch of blow-dried 70s looking disco people to a space station.
I wouldn't really question the practicality or the realism of a Bond movie. They're kinda supposed to be unrealistic.
Can I suck on your opinion?
That doesn't give you carte blanche to do whatever ridiculous, absolutely insane thing you can think of. Yes, some level of suspension of disbelief is required, but the worst Bond movies (Skyfall, Die Another Day, Moonraker, You Only Live Twice) push it waaaay too far.
I LOVED the plinkett scenes. Greatness!
IT'S A JOKE. MOVIE WAS GOOD. JOKE IS ABOUT OVER ANALYSIS OF FILMS
+Maestro Gee like yourmoviesucks?
+Xevious 1 oooooooooooo true tho
+Maestro Gee They actually liked the movie.
Cho-Manno, Revolutionnary Yeah they did, I remember quite enjoying it myself actually.
Nah. It really did suck. Overanalyzing is bad, but that doesn't mean Skyfall didn't still suck ass because it did.
Love half in the Bag, glad you guys didn't nix it
7:30 of sarcasm
The franchise basically answers all their questions in the next film. It was still ridiculous and implausible.
im going to go watch skyfall now so i can fall asleep.
Both of these guys need to watch all the Bond films. The next "Bond-a-Thon" or "008 Days of 007" or "007 days of Christmas" should be up soon on TBS, TNT, USA, SCYFY or whatever channel is running them these days. There are always Bond marathons on for every holiday you can think of.
Casino Royale's villain didn't use computers much
This film is a guilty pleasure, went in knowing it will be over the top, Enjoy the heck out of it.
I really liked the movie, even though near the end it kind of reminded me of home alone.
Well in fairness Bond has been acting on the offensive for 5 decades, it was about time he played on the defensive for once
The Mission Impossible movies are better Bond movies than the Craig movies. They should've never revived the series through Craig, they're not even Bond movies anymore.
the beginning part was just proof that you can break down any movie and show that it has major flaws.
“He’s got so much computer access he could just kick in the door and shoot her in the face” I’m dying over this lmaoo
Loved Skyfall. Loved it, I tell ya.
Yep, have to agree. And there's a whole long thing in one of the plinkett star wars reviews about TONE! Roger Moore's Bond films clearly have a light tone, but the Craig films aim for bone crunching serious emotional action - so these inconsistencies really take you out of the moment.
Fact: Timothy Dalton is the best Bond and License to Kill is one of the 3 best Bond movies, quite possibly the best.
I might have to watch it then. I loved Living Daylights but my cousin told me Licence was too boring so I skipped it. That being said he also said View to a Kill was one of his favorites but I thought it was so incredibly silly so maybe his opinion isn't one I should be going off of.
Licence To Kill is a poor imitation of 80's action movies.
No - any Bond film in which Bond cries or quits MI6 can’t make the top three.
"Hajib" really got me, and when it hit that I think it's a hijab spelled backwards joke it really warmed my cockles
Moonraker’ s actually the best James Bond, though it’s set in space rather than on the moon. The villain is fantastic.
Steven C yes, I read the book too... it has some very colourful rocket scientists. I love all the silliness in the movie though.
Then there's all those other moments in Casino Royale; the time he got poisoned at the poker game, the time he got tortured with a rope, the wonderful dialogue between him and Vesper, the visceral fight scenes (like the opening fight scene, or the intense knife fight in the room full of people that didn't notice). Skyfall on the other hand turns into generic gun battles and a guy getting eaten by a CGI dragon. Skyfall on its OWN wasn't bad, but when compared to CR, it's quite unremarkable.
Was James Bond wearing a bullet proof vest when he got shot in the beggining or what!? Where did the bullet hit him???
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0:40 That disguise isn't fooling anyone