The series, controlled tightly
by the Broccoli family, had typically eschewed A-list
helmers in favor of solid workmen, but Sam Mendes, and writer John Logan, gave «Skyfall» a distinct
persona that built on the more grounded, character - driven approach of Daniel Craig's previous entries, brought Judi Dench's M front - and - center, and gave him a worthy adversary for the first time in years thanks to Javier Bardem's Silva.