Skyfall

Name: Skyfall
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Released: 2012-10-24
Cast: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris

2012 | 143 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It made about 6 times its budget, people are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Live Free or Die Hard, start here.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 23 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from Gareth Mallory, the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, it's up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve, to locate the mastermind behind the attack.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Sound Editing. Also nominated for 3 more Oscars.
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$1.1 billion worldwide on a $200 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.3 million people sought it out in the past year