Daniel Craig's Cinematic Triumph: The Ultimate James Bond Movie Ever, According to Survey

Summary

Daniel Craig's 2012 film Skyfall has been voted the best James Bond movie, earning 17.5% of the vote in a survey of 3,500 UK citizens.

Goldfinger is ranked second, while No Time To Die holds the third spot. Skyfall's success can be attributed to its outstanding villain, cinematography, song, action sequences, and memorable new characters.

A recent survey by William Hill Vegas has revealed the top and bottom movies in the James Bond franchise, with one Daniel Craig film emerging as the winner. The survey, which had 3,500 British participants, sought to determine the best James Bond movie, and it was found that Sam Mendes' 2012 film Skyfall claimed the top spot, receiving 17.5% of the votes. Coming in second place was the 1964 film Goldfinger, with 8.7% of the votes. Surprisingly, the most recent installment, No Time To Die (released in 2021), secured the third position with 7% of the votes. According to the survey, the worst Bond film was Sean Connery's last, Never Say Never Again, which earned a mere 0.6% of the votes.

Why Skyfall Is A Top 007 Movie

Director Martin Campbell revolutionized the Bond franchise with Casino Royale, introducing a grittier version of Bond portrayed by Craig. This added a refreshing change after previous, more extravagant films. Unfortunately, 2008's Quantum of Solace suffered due to the ongoing writers' strike, resulting in a step backward for the series.

However, with Skyfall, Craig fully embraces his role as 007, blending the gritty elements of Casino Royale with the suave energy reminiscent of earlier Bond films. The film also deviates from the norm by featuring a slightly older and world-weary Bond, perfectly suiting Craig's interpretation of the character.

In addition to the captivating development of Bond, Skyfall showcases one of the franchise's most impressive villains. Javier Bardem masterfully portrays Silva, a character both creepy and disfigured, yet his opening monologue scene effectively establishes a sensual dynamic with Bond. Silva's personal vendetta against M, portrayed by Judi Dench, adds another layer of intensity and sets him apart from previous antagonists.

Skyfall's astonishing cinematography by Roger Deakins elevates it to a whole new level, making it potentially the most visually stunning James Bond film to date. Accompanied by Adele's standout opening song, intense action sequences, and the introduction of captivating characters such as Q portrayed by Ben Whishaw and Gareth Mallory played by Ralph Fiennes, it comes as no surprise that Skyfall has been hailed as the finest entry in the enduring franchise.