James Bond Is No Christ

Huge, huge spoiler alert ahead...

Although it’s been argued that Daniel Craig’s Bond in Skyfall exemplifies Jesus Christ, I’m turning towards M as the real, if reluctant, Christ figure here. Throughout the movie, M is digitally harassed—and persecuted—to “Think on Your Sins.” Through her leadership position, M absorbs the “sins” of the judgment calls that seemingly betrayed former MI6 agents. And although these don’t quite align with Jesus absorbing humanity’s sins that expand generations, M seems tough enough that she could do that too.

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