James Bond Video Blog Gets You Ready For 'Skyfall'

If you aren't excited about the next James Bond movie, "Skyfall," now there's a video to ask you "Why the hell not?" The official video blog for "Skyfall" has officially kicked off with a short clip from director Sam Mendes. You know Sam Mendes, right? The Academy Award-winning director of "American Beauty"? The man who arguably hasn't made a bad film? Why aren't more people excited about this? In the clip, Mendes discusses how he grew up watching Bond and that "Casino Royale" convinced him that a great 007 movie was still possible. Notice how he made no mention of "Quantum of Solace." The omission can only hint at the new direction for the series, hopefully away from trying to compete with the hyper-kinetic fast punching of Jason Bourne. The video blog doesn't reveal much about "Skyfall" itself, but we get some small glimpses of Daniel Craig back as Bond in what looks like an abandoned European electro club. We see mostly his silhouette as he slowly stalks with his standard Walther PPK ready to strike. Hiring Mendes for the job definitely signals a much needed slowing down, as if the studio listened to hardcore Bond fans and said, "Pump the brakes." "Casino Royale" struck a chord because of the balance of cooler, tension-filled moments and outright action, plus an emotional connection that was real. Mendes is certainly new to action, but the man has a natural eye for stunning visuals and can clearly handle the human element. The director hasn't satisfied all of the fans though, with many afraid "Skyfall" could become too talky of a Bond, but this is an expensive action film. It wouldnt have been greenlit without the right amount of action. So, check out the video blog for a sneak peek at what a Bond movie will look like when it's directed by an Oscar winner. What did you think of the video blog for "Skyfall"? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!