Just when I thought the James Bond films were going to come to an all-but satisfying conclusion, Skyfall provided what I thought Quantum of Solace didn’t — depth.

In Skyfall the mood and style was much different to that of the previous films. Certainly an opening scene that explodes as only a Bond film can, Bond continues with his ability to operate every device and machine known to man. This time, however, it’s a caterpillar on a moving train. This time around in Skyfall, we experience a different tone. It’s deeper because we experience an opportunity to see deeply into the characters. Instead of just knowing that James Bond is an international man of mystery, we see shades of him we’ve never seen before.

A glimpse to what makes up his chemistry rather than his signature dry martini, Aston Martin and his classic sexual mistress he seems to encounter so frequently.
At the same time, we see the major development and texture we can practically feel with M, played by Judi Dench and Silva, played by Javier Bardem.

M is practically the second-leading character, as we see some skeletons ruffled up out of the closet while she stares termination and retirement in the face answering to her boss, Mallory, who’s played brilliantly quiet by Ralph Fiennes.

Pieces of the Dark Knight echoed through the movie in my mind. The color set the tone. Vivid and bright at times in Shanghai, while contrastingly gray and dull in Scotland.

The main point I make when referring to the Dark Knight is the magnificence to which the villain is played. Bardem as Silva is a maddening, yet brilliantly scary computer whiz who is motivated by his past, which happens to be related to M.
The comparison comes when Silva is caught and locked up, yet escapes as it was part of his plan, similar to how the Joker was caught and freed as part of his plan in the Dark Knight.

I believe Craig embodies everything I wish I was in a man. His valor in the field, his marvelous choice of attire he seems to fit into like a glove, the ease in which he seduces stunning women with, it’s what men aspire to be.

However, I believe Skyfall at times, overplays the fact that Craig is 50 years old, regardless of how fit Craig is at 50. At times it gave me an Expendables style feel as if to say, one last time, or for old time’s sake, instead of owning the role of a veteran.

The bottom line is Skyfall delivered new aspects of depth in the storylines and added major feel to the characters while still keeping the classic dynamics of a major Bond film.