Comments on: Will ‘Skyfall’ Finally Win Cinematography Legend Roger Deakins An Oscar?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:11:22 +0000

Can't believe all the love for this movie, another one (like CR) where Bond fails in his mission (didn't get the money back at the end of CR, didn't save soMebody here), making this guy Loser – James Loser. Also plotted as moronically as possible (again like CR), with totally arbitrary justifications for act 3 lunacies. As a devotee of Fleming (and Pearson) as well as Connery and Dalton, this movie actually offended me.

But Deakins scored some points this time (as usual.) Still don't think the low-light approach fits with Bond's universe, but since I don't even consider this a Bond movie, it works very well (especially Shanghai.) Piece goes into detail on his end plus the film's miniature effects at:
http://www.hdvideopro.com/display/features/secret-agent-man.html

By: Jiri Bakala

Jiri Bakala — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:11:22 +0000

If we are listing cinematography jewels, we should not forget Ron Fricke's Samsara. Shot in Super 70mm film, it maybe one of the last "big format" films ever. Regardless, Fricke deserves a nod at the very least for this film.

By: Real

Real — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:11:22 +0000

I hope so. It's downright ridiculous he hasn't won yet. His work is ALWAYS phenomenal.

By: Callumq

Callumq — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:11:22 +0000

More of this kind of article please! Deakins is such a gentlemen, he is long overdue. Jesse James should have won in 2008, but damn, 2008 had some beautiful films!

By: tristan eldritch

tristan eldritch — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:11:22 +0000

What's the deal with Skyfall anyway? I ain't seen it yet, and I've read a very ecstatic response from US press/bloggers, but everybody I ask (whose judgement I respect) says it's a pretty hefty step-down from Casino Royal. Is it worth the ten bucks, or what?

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:11:22 +0000

Your critiscm of Hooper's choices is absurd. Do you actually think the average academy member cares about 'close ups and fish lens?' No. They just want a pretty picture.