"Skyfall" tops $800 million in global box office

"Skyfall" is one of the feel good movie stories of the year. After the mis-step that was "Quantum of Solace" and after the prolonged delay caused by studio financial troubles, Sam Mendes, Daniel Craig et al delivered what, in my opinion, is the best movie of the year. Skyfall has shown remarkable legs at theaters worldwide and Thursday surpassed $800 million in global box office reciepts. That's a full $200 million more than the previous franchise record holder, the equally excellent "Casino Royale". With China and Japan still to open it now seems likely "Skyfall" will top $900 million in global receipts. It's particularly good to see a thoughtful adult movie reach such lofty numbers. The results also bode well for those who'd like to see Sam Mendes return for Bond 24.

"That's right. I'm bad." - Daniel Craig in "Skyfall"