Geek Syndicate
006. Tennyson (Skyfall) The set up for this scene is perfect. In the first half of Skyfall we see a Bond who is past his sell by date and at the end of his career. He’s tired, beaten and jaded. In this scene, he is running to M’s rescue as she recites a poem to an oversight committee who want her head. It’s a pivotal scene for the film and for Bond who shows us that there’s still life in 007 yet.
007. “You’ve had your six” (Dr. No) In contrast to a jaded and tired Bond. My 007 moment shows us a Bond at the height of his prowess. He’s cool, charming, intelligent and utterly ruthless. If I had to show one scene to a Bond newbie that gives you an introduction to just who James Bond is it would be this scene. Aside from the gadgets, the girls, the fancy locations this scene reminds just who James Bond really is - a killer in a Savile Row suit.
Barry Nugent
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