"Skyfall" is the 23rd film in the James Bond franchise. | Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures
Daniel Craig reprises his role as James Bond in "Skyfall," which is new to the big screen. | Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures
In "Skyfall," Javier Bardem portrays Raoul Silva, one of the finest archenemies in the 50-year history of James Bond films. | Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures
Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in the action-adventure film "Skyfall." | Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures
Daniel Craig (left) stars as James Bond and Javier Bardem plays Raoul Silva, one of the finest archenemies in the 50-year history of James Bond films, in "Skyfall." | Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures
Judi Dench is back as M, James Bond's boss, in "Skyfall." | Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures
Judi Dench is back as M, James Bond's boss, in "Skyfall." | Sony Pictures
★★★★ To borrow a line from the musical group Depeche Mode, death is everywhere in “Skyfall.” James Bond’s mortality has never been in such prominent focus, but the demise of the entire British spy game as we know it seems imminent, as well. Still, this …