How many times have you seen/will you see Skyfall

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  • Posts: 1,407
    Well I think I'm topped out at 5 times. This ties me with Casino Royale and The Dark Knight for films with the most theatre viewings. I have to say it never got boring. Can't wait for the Blu Ray now!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    bondbat007 wrote:
    Well I think I'm topped out at 5 times. This ties me with Casino Royale and The Dark Knight for films with the most theatre viewings. I have to say it never got boring. Can't wait for the Blu Ray now!

    I know how you feel! In fact, the film got better and better with each viewing. I think I'm going to cave in a few days and see it one last time in theaters, making it a sixth for me. I'm tied with QoS right now at five.
  • We saw Skyfall 3 times. 1st, largest screen in State, then twice at IMAX. Great movie!
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    Well, ive seen 'SF' 3 times at the cinema. I usually find its best to see a film like this at least twice, as its surprising how many little things you missed on the initial showing.
    Also i find, if you didnt enjoy film first time round, it could of been due to disturbances in the packed theatre, or you generally werent relaxed enough on that particular day.

    Saying this though, a second viewing of QOS did not improve the film to me, with its lack of plot, lack of character development, wobbly camera work, and truly absymal editing.

    I therefore conclude, that a film has to be good in the first place, to expect it to be even better in subsequent viewings.........but do spread your viewings apart some time.
  • Well it was only a matter of time but it appears that a DVD copy of SF has now leaked on to the internet.
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    edited December 2012 Posts: 13,355
    That was quick! How does this happen? Two months early and only two months since release. What a shame. :(
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    edited December 2012 Posts: 40,976
    Samuel001 wrote:
    That was quick! How does this happen? Two months early and only two months since release. What a shame. :(

    I remember seeing films such as 'Last Night' and 'Hostel: Part II' in HD online weeks before the films were released in theaters.
  • quantumofsolacequantumofsolace England
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    This afternoon I watched 'Skyfall' for the very first time.

    In 2013, that is.

    That brings my total up to 18 viewings. And I can honestly say, hand on heart, that it's every bit as wonderful this year as it was last!

    The screen (at the Showcase Cinema De Lux in Derby) was about half full - which for a Thursday afternoon performance that's not during a holiday, that isn't on a bargain day (like "Orange Wednesday" et al) and is of a film that has been on general release for the better part of three months is bloody good going.
  • nick_007nick_007 Ville Marie
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    I've only seen it thrice. Seems I've got some catching up to do. :-O
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    nick_007 wrote:
    I've only seen it thrice. Seems I've got some catching up to do. :-O

    That you do, Nick! I believe someone on here said he saw it over 25 times. Unbelievable. I only managed five viewings before they took it out of theaters here.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    edited January 2013 Posts: 28,694
    I could never see a film more than 3 times, such overkill. A max of three is quite sufficient for me to get the essence of a film and take in what it has to offer. And when films like Skyfall are that good, I never overdue a good thing. Hence why I watch my favorite films sparingly, to keep that magic in a bottle. I haven't seen TDKR in months and I can't wait to see it again this weekend on Blu-ray and let the emotion go through me after being away from it for so long.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I could never see a film more than 3 times, such overkill. A max of three is quite sufficient for me to get the essence of a film and take in what it has to offer. And when films like Skyfall are that good, I never overdue a good thing. Hence why I watch my favorite films sparingly, to keep that magic in a bottle. I haven't seen TDKR in months and I can't wait to see it again this weekend on Blu-ray and let the emotion go through me after being away from it for so long.

    That's how I am with home releases. Once a film comes and goes in theaters, that's it: unless it's the rare Academy Award nominated return to theaters, or #th Anniversary re-release, it's incredibly unlikely that I will see the movie again in theaters. So, I soak up the experience as much as I can and never regret it. Saw 'Django Unchained' three times in theaters, and it was beautiful and worth every single penny.

    When films come out on blu-ray and I get them, I sometimes wait months to watch them. If it's a film I was anticipating, I immediately watch it, though.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    I thoroughly enjoyed SF (especially the 2nd time around). Yes, I watched it just two times. Not to worry- there's always the DVD!

    And now, just for fun- the above statement translated using only Bond film title language!:

    Say, for a man to view (and love!) Skyfall only twice with me eyes is not enough, no? Only quantum- for Skyfall is gold and diamonds! Solace is to live another day and view the royale Skyfall again and forever, for tomorrow never dies! 8-}
  • quantumofsolacequantumofsolace England
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    I'm with you 100%, Creasy47. It's all about making the most of the theatrical experience. Once SF has sadly vanished from our cinema screens the chances are it will never return. I'll watch SF on Blu-Ray the moment it's released, of course - but it may well be six months or a year before I watch it again.

    (NB: My first Non-Bond flick of the year will definitely be 'Django Unchained'. So looking forward to that one!)
  • Six times for this guy. I'm stopping there though, not because I want to, but because my wallet wants to.
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    Six times for this guy. I'm stopping there though, not because I want to, but because my wallet wants to.

    It's about time you started stopping.

    B-)
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    If I can see it again somewhere, I will but with a month until the DVD/BD release, I'm not that bothered if I miss it. Four times is enough.
  • edited January 2013 Posts: 2,081
    Update from me. As I reported a couple of weeks ago, I thought I'd missed my last chance to see it again in theatres, but I guess the fact that what was supposed to be the last screening was sold out kinda told the people at local cinema that they'd need to arrange a few more chances for people to see it... It had "only" been in town since late October, after all, ehem... So, we got it a few more times the next weekend. Went to see it for the 6th time. Walking out afterwards I thought, oh, good, managed to see it this year, too, after all... but, but... wouldn't 7 be a nice number, hmm... :P Well, wasn't gonna go the same weekend, but, I thought, if I'll get another chance... Ah, they gave us one more chance this Sunday. I considered for about 2 seconds... Yes! Just got back. Ahhhh... I know it just won't be the same on tv, so I've tried to take full advantage of watching it in the theatre. Oh my, it's so incredibly beautiful. :x

    Which, as it happens was the first thing I heard the two women leaving the theatre right behind me discuss. I paid attention and walked slightly slowlier... They talked how beautiful it was, the use of colours, light and reflections ( - I wanted to add "silhouettes" - )... They admired how wonderful the actors were... They loved the Britishness of it, they loved the DB5, they loved the tube crash... I just smiled and silently agreed with everything... then... silence... I looked back, they had turned a corner, damn...

    :)

    Oh heck, I love this movie, have I mentioned? :x
  • edited February 2013 Posts: 2,081
    I see nobody else is reporting here anymore... Ehem, anyway... since it so happened that the good folks at the local cinema decided to show Skyfall one more time, I thought that, well... you know... :D

    Still grinning.

    Oh and it was number 8 for me.
  • Posts: 6,601
    LOL - my number 8 is a while ago but it was the perfect last viewing with the cinema packed and the people all reacting accordingly.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I had a generic last (5th) viewing - the film, of course, was phenomenal - but it was one of those rinky dinky, small theaters with only eight or ten other people in attendance. My next viewing? Tuesday. ;)
  • I'm really glad I only saw it twice, and the last time was in October. Now when I get the DVD it will feel much fresher than if I'd seen it a week before at the cinema.
  • Posts: 2,081
    ^^ To each their own. The way I look at it, the cinema experience is different and much better and I probably never get to see it there after this whereas I'll have the dvd forever. It's a film that I wish I could always see in the cinema instead of a tv screen, because it's visually so gorgeous. Even on my 8th time I fully admired the beauty of it, and I know it won't be so breathtaking on tv, sadly.
  • Posts: 7,653
    I could download it any day but I wait on its dvd release and then will watch it at home for teh 2nd time.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Tuulia wrote:
    ^^ To each their own. The way I look at it, the cinema experience is different and much better and I probably never get to see it there after this whereas I'll have the dvd forever. It's a film that I wish I could always see in the cinema instead of a tv screen, because it's visually so gorgeous. Even on my 8th time I fully admired the beauty of it, and I know it won't be so breathtaking on tv, sadly.

    I couldn't possibly agree more - that's why I soaked up as many viewings as I could when it was out in theaters here in the States. The blu-ray will look amazing, sure, but it still won't match the beauty of theaters.
  • Posts: 1,497
    They've got SF showing at the $3 Theatre down the road from me, thinking I'll go check out a matinee showing this weekend.
  • 3 times in theaters. 2 in IMAX. I'm doing an in depth analysis of the film and plan to watch it many more times. :-c
  • quantumofsolacequantumofsolace England
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    Yes! Saw the mighty 'Skyfall' on the big screen for a 19th time today.

    I really thought my SF cinematic journey was at an end. The film had disappeared from my local Cineworld and nearest Showcase weeks ago - so I figured that was that. But I then found out there was a one-off showing at the Birmingham Odeon today.

    It turned out to be a slightly surreal experience as it was a 'Senior Screen' performance for old age pensioners! The lady on the ticket desk had to check with her supervisor that it was alright for me to attend the showing. Thankfully she said it would be okay. The ticket price was only £3 and it came with a free cuppa.

    It was a sizeable auditorium and was absolutely packed to the rafters with hundreds of over-65's. I must confess I initially felt somewhat out of place. And it's certainly the first time since turning 50 last year that I've felt young!

    But the reaction of the audience to the film was fantastic. They ooh'd, ahh'd and gasped, they laughed heartily at all the right moments and I noticed some of them jump at the MI6 HQ explosion. Not surprisingly the biggest reaction was for the DB5 reveal. It was clear that they thoroughly enjoyed the film... as did I, funnily enough!

    So is that finally it? Will I ever see this wonderful film again on the big screen? Probably not, given that it comes out on DVD/BLU on Monday. But... never say never!

  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    @quantumofsolace that truely is something, quite remarkable. If you ever see anyone from the cast or crew you must tell them. I'm sure Barbara and Michael would love to know of your passion for their films.

    Next time you'll get near 24 for 24 I suspect!
  • quantumofsolacequantumofsolace England
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    Cheers, Samuel. I so hoped to beat my QOS record of 24 viewings (not just for the sake of it but because I genuinely adore SF) but work commitments hampered my noble ambition. Ah well. As you say, there's always B24!
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