Here are a few key reasons why Skyfall was such a box office success at the cinema without American investment: - It was the longest-awaited Bond film, having been in development for over 4 years. This generated a huge amount of hype and anticipation among fans. - As the 50th anniversary of the Bond franchise, Skyfall had a built-in sense of event status that attracted both die-hard fans and casual moviegoers. - The film received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with praise for Sam Mendes' direction, Roger Deakins' cinematography, Thomas Newman's score, and Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem's performances. Positive word-of-mouth spread. - As a