The opening scenes of any film, especially an action blockbuster, are instrumental in establishing the tone and the pace audiences can expect from your movie. When you’re crafting a new entry in a long cinematic legacy of James Bond movies, there’s an even greater expectation to work against: nailing the franchise tradition of the cold open. Today is the 10th anniversary of the most beloved Bond outing of the Daniel Craig era, “Skyfall,” and director Sam Mendes knew he wanted to accomplish everything he could with his ambitious entry into the 007 franchise.
Source: One Third Of The Time Filming Skyfall Was Spent On The First 10 Minutes