Skyfall box office

[Napoleon Solo]

First report (posted just before 11 p.m. NY time, early Sunday U.K. time):

http://www.deadline.com/2012/10/james-b ... ore-360936

Projected U.K. ticket sales of 20 million pounds. Sony is supposed to report figures on Sunday.

[The Saint 007]

Good thing I checked, because I was actually about to post this same article. I think most of us here already knew that Skyfall would do great in the UK.

[bjmdds]

Only $7 million USD more than QOS given the Olympics hype, home court advantage, and around the clock screenings? That is NOT earth shattering at all and ticket prices are higher now so inflationwise with IMAX, it's more of a $4 million ACTUAL increase. EON was hoping for more than this.

[shaken not stirred]

A great review from someone who watched skyfall in imax

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/movie/skyfal ... AZP2A.html

Thought it was only marginally better than qos but still not a bond film and asks does anyone even know how to make a bond film anymore.

Despite liking cr he also says this reboot was unecessary and wants the real bond back.

Another interesting one

I'm sick of the hype surrounding this film. The PR office really has excelled and we all know about the film's existence. I really don't want to see it. That's it. Boring, boring, boring. The text box requires that I write at least 400 characters about this film. Is this enough? I have nothing more to say. I'm sick of the hype surrounding this film. The PR office really has excelled and we all know about the film's existence. I really don't want to see it. That's it. Boring, boring, boring. No really.

More negative user reviews

As a Bond fan and a collector of memorabilia for decades I like to think I am someone who understands what Bond is all about. After reading the early reviews of Sky fall I was looking forward to this film more than any for a long time. Well what a disappointment! They have got this seriously wrong. I think the reviewer above touches on why this is: A big name director, Oscars, pats on the back from those at the Academy, awards for heaven only knows what; but this is James Bond, not Gone with the Wind. The fans have been seriously short changed. Where are the Gadgets, the girls, the cars (the New Vanquish is missing) and the real villains, not a camp hair dyed loony. I dont want to get sentimental over James Bonds early upbringing a la Harry Potter and watch a Home Alone style ending. I fear for the future if this is the best they can do. Sack these idiots who have written most of the films since Dalton, its just not good enough. Best Bond ever? Worst more like.

overlong and panto performances from the supports... another one for the batboy generation...grow up you are not teenagers.... best film of the year for kidults

Very disappointed, I'm not much of a Bond fan to be honest but having spent the last 16 years being married to one I've been immersed in all things bond to saturation point. I therefore have the benefit of being able to appreciate a good film without the sentimentality of a bond fan. However Skyfall had, in my opinion, little to appreciate. The villain although well acted had a less than convincing back story and seemed to be contrived only to explain his presence as an adversary to M. Where was the bond girl? The bit us girls love about bond, his powers to seduce and excite, it was so fleeting in this film it may as well not have been there. Bond girls and gadgets are meant to be there from beginning to end! You can't mess with it, it's the recipe! I expect skyfall will achieve much attention from the awards boards as a stand alone film, but as a bond film it felt more like a set up prequel to introduce new characters (not wanting to spoil the ending)

Have to agree with most comments here. I am a huge Bond fan , Daniel Craig is great but this film was over hyped by the media . I left the cinema feeling a little disappointed. Its not a bad movie , it's good but not that good. Best Bond film ever?...try again!

Just seen Skyfall and Sam Mendes has done a rubbish job!! Is this really the best they can do for the 50th anniversary!! So last time they copied the The Bourne Identity!! And this time they copied The Dark Knight!! Love Craig as Bond he does a great job. But this new bond again falls short! Thought we where moving on from the cheese of Pierce Brosnan and the over the top plots and going more realistic!!! We're supposed to believe one guy can Basically cripple MI6 and the whole country and his only reason for doing this is that he has a bone to pick with M!!!! With the world climate, being what it is today!!! REALLY IS THIS THE BEST STORY THEY COULD COME UP WITH???!!!! Then there is the home alone ending!!! I could go on!! RUBBISH!!! Mizz Broccoli why don't you cough up and get a proper director next time!! Guy Ritchie, Christopher Nolan or Danny Boyle far better directors if you what to stay British!

Mean and touchie feely, james bond is back on track in skyfall

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-enter ... 27044.html

(They also mention the real erotic encounter isn't between bond and berenice...it's between him and sliva, shudders), this is another review that points out what's wrong with bond today.

Here's a really interesting part from it (aside from them calling craigs bond a vampire or undead at some point in the film )

It's all set up for a big finale, with Bond playing Galahad to his old boss and reuniting with an aged retainer somewhere on a moor in Scotland. Unfortunately, it turns out to be the least successful part of the movie, not merely because it's overlong but because it tries to situate Bond as a man in touch with his feelings, as son and heir, almost "one of us". Next thing you know he'll be stopping his glottals and claiming he's a straight kinda guy. The film-makers should beware of this. I don't want Bond with a back story, I want him to be a man alone, dark, self-possessed, egregious – literally, "outside the flock". Craig may not be able to offer much in the way of charm or humour, but he knows how to hang tough. Banish his darkness and Bond becomes your standard action man, another rooftop-leaper and street- runner à la Jason Bourne. His name's Bond – James Bond – and that's all the information we need from him.

[Kristatos]

I was expecting a backlash after all the hype, but I wasn't expecting it to come quite so quickly. There was a backlash against TDK too, but it took a couple of years to arrive.

[shaken not stirred]

Some replies from youtube :

I saw Skyfall last night, it was the worst Bond film I have ever seen, I do not know why people are giving such good reviews, it has nothing in it that makes a Bond film, very poorly paced and boring. I won't even be buying this on DVD, it is that bad.

The car was the best part of the film, what I am trying to say it lacked a lot of elements that make Bond films. The pacing was terrible, and found this (out of all the Bond films) the most boring. I loved the change they made when they did Casino Royale and Quantum Of Solace, and made them a proper action film, but this is limp compared to those two. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it just lacked something. Plus look at all the plot holes, what happened to this missing HD for a start?

I agree, worst Bond film ever made.

I HATE THIS MOVIEEEEEEEEE

anyone who is a bond fan will walk outofthe cinema after watching feeling alittle let down

After first half the movie is real disaster and it was much disappointed as it was hopeful from seeing first half, well I am fan of both bond movies and Daniel Craig but it was real disappointing to see such story and script, I would give 3 out of 10 to this movie.

Some comments on timeout:

Disappointing. Such near-universal critcal praise for what unfortunately is an emotionally non-engaging, beautifully shot but ultimately credibilty-busting (plotwise) luvvie-fest. Compared to Casino Royale and Quantoum of Solace this is the weakest by far. What have the critics been smoking?

In weeks to come when all the hype has died down people will see that this is all like a modern day Emperor has new clothes!
This is not the " best Bond ever" by a long mark.It is not Bond at all!. Can we really be expected to believe that the head of MI6 and Bond would plan to entice the super villain to a remote house but forget to take any weapons ?.It was even dull in parts.

Overlong and standard Bourne style action
Witty references to previous movies i found tiresome
And the panto villain risible
But ok for a undemanding watch

ACTION WAS A SUBSTANTIAL PART IN ALL JAMES BONS FILMS' STORY, IN THIS BOND FILM ACTION IS THE STORY. THERE'S NO ROOM LEFT FOR ANYTHING ELSE. VISUALLY IS A BEAUTIFUL FILM BUT IS NOT AN INTERESTING ONE. IT'S JUST A GOOD ACTION VIDEO GAME.

Well after all the talk and build up been to see the the new James Bond film.
With these type of films they can be hit and miss and as most have seen all the Bond films over the fifty years Happy Anniversary. Will go to see this film a second time because on first showing was a little disappointed did feel it dragged on way to much and i do like long films if the story is there.The build up got a little silly to where they ended up in bonnie Scotland with critics promising a shock ending well my eyebrow stayed firmly in place as i watched a little over acting on the big screen and i still had dry eyes .Do like Chester born Daniel Craig in the role but for this being the best Bond ever not having it and didnt think it was a patch on Casino Royal also too many bad shots from the baddies ( just shoot him ha Austin powers funny).So lots of questions left unanswered right from the start of this film as you will see when watching sometimes keep it simple.Fav Bond film Live and let Die.

I forgot to mention one part of the film that puzzled me most.We see Bond blown off a train by a high velocity bullet yet we see no wound or scar only the one from the killer using depleted uranium rounds.The high velocity round would blow a hole the size of a coconut out of his back but hey who cares about that!

The critics may give it a high score (most of them) but it looks like it's met mixed reviews from the people who watched it.

[The Saint 007]

Ah yes, more reviews from satisfied customers. Like I said before, expect more negative reviews from people who fell for the hype of the critics.

[shaken not stirred]

Some from guardian :

The critics are wrong. Bond is no fun anymore....bring back Roger!!

The first two outings with Daniel Craig have been terrible, faux-Bourne piles of cack.

This couldn't possibly be any worse, so the news that it's an improvement is not exactly earth-shattering.

Quantum of Solace was shite and I'll never get tired of saying it.

Not gonna bother watching Skyfall, it looks crap and critic-bait for people I have zero respect for.

Quantum of Solace is a total mess. Everything from the editing, the story the pacing, the acting and even the CGI is laughable. I also remember it getting similar reviews before it came out. I'm done with this franchise.

I just wish Daniel Craig didn't pout quite so much. It makes him look all Zoolanderish.

Seconded. I can't take his Bonds seriously for that very reason. (That, and that "seriously" seems post-Bourne to be how they want to be taken.)

Loved him in Our Friends in the North, so I'm by no means anti-Craig per se. Just wish he'd find another expression to convey "I am a tough guy".

hey're always saying every Bond film is the best one. Film critics cannot be trusted.

Daniel Craig is great at the action and a great actor overall but is not James Bond. He is very thuggish looking and he lacks class. He looks more like an Eastern European bus driver than a British spy. Pierce Brosnan is the best Bond. He could kick ass while being totally cool and full of class just like James Bond should be. Craig has no sense of humour and his Bond is not very likeable. Send Craig to be in the Bourne films and bring on the next Bond!

Quantum of Solace was the worst Bond film ever made. It was embarassingly awful. Editing, acting, plot, action all abysmal. I hope this one is better...

[The Sweeney]

If you hunt around enough on the internet, you can find negative comments of any movie, forget just Bond movies. I'm sure for every negative review or comment posted here, there was a fair share of positive comments too among them.

[bjmdds]

Correct Sweeney;however, Eon tried to overhype the value and content of this film via paid off critics. People do not like being played as fools. IF there are a significant number of people who think they were duped, it will explode in Eon's face. This film looks like a film with MINIMAL Bondian fun, so why bother returning? Only $32 million USD estimates opening weekend in the UK, with the Queen's hype, huge premiere, Adele, BS paid off critics lauding it, huge money spent, IMAX, increase in ticket prices over 4 years, UNHEARD OF AROUND THE CLOCK SHOWINGS and all Eon has is an increase over QOS of $7.3 million for the weekend? I expected $50 million Sweeney. Next weekend, it will start it's UK descent and once Twilight kicks in, it's DONE in terms of positive spin hype. Reality may have finally set into the minions

[Capt. Sir Dominic Flandry]

I don't think you have to spend ages "hunting around the internet" to find negative comments about Skyfall. Many people are criticizing it now.

[bjmdds]

FBF, the word is now turning......in 2 weeks, you won't be mad.

[bjmdds]

I don't think you have to spend ages "hunting around the internet" to find negative comments about Skyfall. Many people are criticizing it now.

Correct Captain, more and more is being seen.

[shaken not stirred]

Sweeney: I found these on the sites that praised it as well, those comments popped up a fair bit, as I mentioned before it appears bond 23 ( like resident evil 6) may turn out to be a love or hate it ( marmite) film, just posting what I see, that's why I rhe responses seem to be mixed not just positive.

[Gala Brand]

$77 million opening weekend in 25 markets. Running far ahead of CR and QOS everywhere.

http://www.hollywood.com/news/syfall_ja ... l/43177976

[Gala Brand]

Is it true Skyfall had the 2nd biggest overseas weekend opening ever?


http://www.hollywood.com/news/syfall_ja ... l/43177976

[The Sweeney]

Sweeney: I found these on the sites that praised it as well, those comments popped up a fair bit, as I mentioned before it appears bond 23 ( like resident evil 6) may turn out to be a love or hate it ( marmite) film, just posting what I see, that's why I rhe responses seem to be mixed not just positive.

Could well be a Marmite film, Shaken. It seems the critics love this, but the jury is out yet on whether all fans will. It's hard to say what the ratio is at the moment. The user comments on RT (about 40 odd pages) have lots of reviews, many positive, and some negative. I'm not sure what the ratio to negative is though.

[Dr. No]

Actually its not running ahead of every where. Guess I posted this to the wrong thread.

Kind of funny they are bragging about beating their own records not that they shouldn't its just its not going to beat potter, beating batman and whatever the other big movie was is impressive. I just love the ticker tape parade mentality the Bond people have when they break their own records DAD, TND, GE, TWINE, CR, QOS, all the biggest and best , beating records, while nothing can touch Seans record but lets not mention that,

out of curiosity what is the average ticket price in the UK? $32 million seems kind of small do you guys get the movies cheaper than we do?

[Dr. No]

Sweeney: I found these on the sites that praised it as well, those comments popped up a fair bit, as I mentioned before it appears bond 23 ( like resident evil 6) may turn out to be a love or hate it ( marmite) film, just posting what I see, that's why I rhe responses seem to be mixed not just positive.

Could well be a Marmite film, Shaken. It seems the critics love this, but the jury is out yet on whether all fans will. It's hard to say what the ratio is at the moment. The user comments on RT (about 40 odd pages) have lots of reviews, many positive, and some negative. I'm not sure what the ratio to negative is though.

Critics love can only go so far, Superman returns was critial smash, not comparing the two movies just syaing something cna click with the critics and not wash with the fans.

I know poepl who loved DAD in every way leaving teh theater, maybe they still do, I felt disappointed to a degree even though there was a lot of good parts to the film but i really wanted Pierce to get one more that was not so scifi, it was cutting edge science talk at the time, the invisibility tech is real, the genetic stuff I didn't care for. To Fringe or Xfiles. BRosnan's performance was very strong I wish they had let him have has the chance they gave Craig, criag picks the director, cast, music and story, guess Barbara Broccoli stays home and signs the checks when they ask her to

Anywho my point was sometimes they hype is better than the reality for some. Going in expecting the best movie ever there are going to be some major disappointments , it can't be like when were were kids, seeing the movie for the first time without expectations.

[The Sweeney]

Actually its not running ahead of every where. Guess I posted this to the wrong thread.

Kind of funny they are bragging about beating their own records not that they shouldn't its just its not going to beat potter, beating batman and whatever the other big movie was is impressive. I just love the ticker tape parade mentality the Bond people have when they break their own records DAD, TND, GE, TWINE, CR, QOS, all the biggest and best , beating records, while nothing can touch Seans record but lets not mention that,

out of curiosity what is the average ticket price in the UK? $32 million seems kind of small do you guys get the movies cheaper than we do?

Odeon Leicester Square cost me £16. Total waste of money, as its a crap cinema. I don't how they get away with having such a crappy cinema in the heart of London, and charge ridiculous prices.

Vue in Portsmouth is a far better cinema, ticket prices vary from about £9 for standard to £12 for VIP seats.