So what do we think of the title now?

Back when 'Skyfall' was first being bandied around as a potential title, I seem to recall that it was mostly met with hostility. 'Boring', 'Childish', 'Not very Fleming'. I personally felt that it sounded more appropriate for a Young Bond novel. Somewhat inevitably, I've warmed to it immensely. For me, 'Skyfall' is a sharp, succinct, catchy title. How about you guys - have you warmed it it? Or did you like it all along?

Comments

  • StefanStefan VirginiaPosts: 568MI6 Agent
    I for one, liked the title, not too wordy like " The World is Not Enough or Tomorrow Never Dies etc!
    To me, it's in the same line as classic's like Thunderball.
    " Not All Who Wander Are Lost "
  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    I didn't think Skyfall sounded Bondian when I first heard it... but it's grown on me.

    It makes a change from the normal Bond sounding titles.... and I think it's a great tie in with what is/could happen.

    I like it now, and no doubt will like it even more once I've seen the movie -{
    She's worth whatever chaos she brings to the table and you know it. ~ Mark Anthony
  • James SuzukiJames Suzuki New ZealandPosts: 2,406MI6 Agent
    Same, I like the one-word titles like Thunderball, Moonraker, Octopussy
    “The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. "
    -Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,467MI6 Agent
    I feel better about it, fits in with the meaning of the name from what I have gleaned.
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Didn't like it when I first heard it, and still think it's too short.
    ( Then againg so is D Cra........................ :)) )
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    Ditto!
    xboy614 wrote:
    Same, I like the one-word titles like Thunderball, Moonraker, Octopussy
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    Watch it! :))
    Didn't like it when I first heard it, and still think it's too short.
    ( Then againg so is D Cra........................ :)) )
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • Gassy ManGassy Man USAPosts: 2,972MI6 Agent
    I didn't have a problem with it, other than to say it sounded like a pastiche of Thunderball. I'm all for tradition, but some of the "homages" to the original series really come across more as a lack of creativity.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,330MI6 Agent
    I have warmed to it, but I still think it's not one of the best titles.
  • BIG TAMBIG TAM Wrexham, North Wales, UK.Posts: 773MI6 Agent
    I like it. It rolls off the tongue & is easy to remember. But I also liked QUANTUM OF SOLACE as a title, too. And anything with DIE in it.

    I'm easily pleased.
  • HalconHalcon Zen TemplePosts: 487MI6 Agent
    still think it sounds like a video game title...but then this is James Bond!
  • FitzochrisFitzochris Posts: 242MI6 Agent
    Apparently it's the name of Bond's Scottish estate or some such.
  • Agent 272Agent 272 United KingdomPosts: 8MI6 Agent
    I've always liked the title SKYFALL, it sounds very much like a Fleming title in a similar vein to MR with the one word being comprised of a place and an action. I've read that in the film it represents a place but I'm still rather hoping it's also going to be a clever reference to that old fairy tale about the farmyard animals believing the sky was going to fall on their heads that lead to the fox being able to eat them, I think handled well that concept would make a strong storyline (though maybe not with the talking animals!).
    "Living in a world of avarice and deceit"
  • PDJamesBondPDJamesBond Posts: 180MI6 Agent
    I have to say that I always loved Skyfall right from the start. When it comes to Bond movies, I'm a big fan of the shorter, more succinct titles like Dr. No, Thunderball, Moonraker, Licence to Kill, GoldenEye, etc. I thought Skyfall sounded very Fleming-esque and very Bond-ian. Plus it had an air of mystery, which I also like.

    As time has gone on, it's only grown on me even more.
  • Mr Arlington BeechMr Arlington Beech Posts: 12MI6 Agent
    Fitzochris wrote:
    Apparently it's the name of Bond's Scottish estate or some such.

    That's my problem, it doesn't sound like the kind of name a Scottish estate would have... I'm hoping there's a better meaning that will become apparent, otherwise I'm afraid I'm a bit indifferent, perhaps even disappointed, about it (I'm sure the same won't be true of the film though!)
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,844MI6 Agent
    Yes, I think it is neat, succinct, non-elaborate - just like much of the simplicity of the film itself (when it moves to Scotland, at least).
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
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