This is a great montage scene of James Bond’s (Daniel Craig) life away from MI6 in Skyfall (2012). It seems fun at first, if not eventful, but we quickly get the feeling that Bond’s escapades ring hollow. I particularly like how there is zero dialogue in the montage, no matter the situation. A tryst with a girl, a lively drinking game (with a weird-looking obviously CGI-ed scorpion on his hand, no less…it couldn’t have been something else? also shout out to Michael G. Wilson’s son Gregg making a cameo) or “the next day” – Bond is alone with his thoughts, and he obviously hates it.

The shot of him slumped at the bar regretting the night prior is classic, although maybe short-lived (or he wants to get back on the saddle?) as he clumsily reaches over the bar for more booze. It’s only when he hears news, albeit tragic, about the MI6 terrorist attack and his old life does he perk up, if not just a little. Poor Bond!

James Bond (Daniel Craig) reflects on his life after a night of drinking (don’t we all) in Skyfall (2012)