The adventures of James Bond have resonated powerfully all over the world. The movies wouldn't be such box office juggernauts if they only appealed to one particular territory or audience. But there is a special fondness for the character in Britain, which isn't a surprise given the character's own nationality. While crafting "Skyfall," Sam Mendes, a filmmaker hailing from Britain, was very determined to keep the distinctly British qualities of the superspy alive and well even as he was crafting a movie made for a global audience.
"It's so English, and we don't do many things that are just us, you know?" Mendes said of the scale of "Skyfall" and the proclivities of British artists, respectively, to Den of Geek. "There we are, Abbey Road; iconic studio, iconic movie character. That's when you feel a responsibility, and nothing can prepare you for that. Also, I'm a Brit, and I came back to England to make an English movie, and it's about as English as you can get. To see that amount of knowledge and skill and craft in this country, when you see it en masse like that is quite overwhelming." Distinctly British artistry played no small part in cementing both Mendes' passion for "Skyfall" and the movie's own vital qualities.
