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So I was not the biggest fan of Casino Royale. I thought it was a slower Bond movie and that too much of the time was spent in the actual casino and that Daniel Craig wasn't quite cut out to be James Bond after Pierce Brosnan and Sean Connery, but this movie is different. It's very fast-paced and has a lot of great action scenes, both with fighting with weapons and also hand-to-hand combat. In this movie MI6 distrusts Bond and they try to stop him throughout his mission, making the movie even more exciting. The only part of the movie that I was not the biggest fan of was the villain. The actor of the villain Dominic Greene, Mathieu Amalric, didn't seem like the best choice. He was not intimidating enough for my liking. Other than that, this is definitely one of the best Bond movies out there, personally behind Tomorrow Never Dies and The World Is Not Enough. I saw this movie when it first came out in theaters and loved it then, and decided to buy it because it is not only one of the best Bond movies, but also a great addition to my growing James Bond collection.Read full review
If you thought "Casino Royale" was the best Bond movie ever, then you had to buy "Quantum." Sadly, you'd also want to tell director Marc Forster, in the words of the classic '60s Dave Clark Five rockout, "You try too hard." Forster obviously sat for days and days immersing himself in the three superlative films of the Bourne edition (particularly 'Ultimatum') in order to internalize his own 'action' style. What happened in the editing room, however, was frenetically paced flash cutting that often sacrificed story and even a coherent explanation of the action you're watching. On top of that (or beneath, since it's too fundamental) the plot is thin as Jennifer Connelly's gams. Directors like Forster should never be given a mega-budget - it paralyzes their creativity and makes them rely on trite filmic solutions. This movie should have been given to Paul Greengrass or Doug Liman of the Bourne series. Now THAT would have been a Bond movie!Read full review
I've been a Bond fan ever since the first one. Now I realize one does not go to a Bond movie for a classy cinematic experiance. But one does expect certain things from each Bond movie. There are the chases, and the gadgets, and the smart remarks and the signature destruction of whatever location is being used by the villian. It had been a while since I saw Casino Royale. This is supposed to be a direct sequel to that movie. WIthout remembering the details of Casino Royale, I watched this with absolutely no idea what was going on. Basically, Bond just going around killing people. After going back and reviewing the last part of Casino Royale, the actions in this movie became a bit clearer. Still, I did not buy Bond as a revenge driven psychopath. He's supposed to be the good guy. Daniel Craig has some good aspects as Bond, but his version just does not live up to previous incarnations. Judi Dench does a great job as 'M'. But not having 'Q' was a serious lack, both from a characterization standpoint and for the lack of cool gadgets. The actor we know and loved as Q has died, but just leaving the position blank seems a poor choice. As does not having any cool gadgets. The movie starts off with a decent car chase, but we really don't have a clue why it occurs. The rest of the movie is fairly tame from an action standpoint, and the destruction of the villian's installation is kind of lame. It's somewhat disconcerting that Bond's superiors think he is a problem and then think he is fine, with no evidence to support a change of view. Either believe in him, or don't. And when a major intelligence agency who has '00' rated killers does not trust you, one expects they can deal with the problem. But Bond just continues blithely on, apparently unaffected by any actions of his superiors or organization. All in all, quite a disappointment.Read full review
Quantum of Solace is no Casino Royale, but then it never could be that. What made Casino Royale not only the best James Bond film to date but also a great film in its own right was its emphasis on Bond the man, its retelling of how he became 007, and his tragic relationship with the treacherous Vesper Lynd. Those are all unique to that particular story and can never be duplicated. Instead, QoS is content with being an extended but action-packed epilogue to its more thoughtful and romantic predecessor. The first direct sequel in the Bond series, QoS picks up shortly after Casino Royale and finds 007 (Daniel Craig) investigating the shadowy network that recruited Vesper to serve as its double agent. M (Dame Judi Dench) fears that Bond is merely on a personal vendetta, but the secret agent insists that he is only concerned with doing his duty. During his globe-hopping quest -- which takes him to Italy, Haiti, Austria and, finally, Bolivia -- Bond identifies several leading members of the mysterious Quantum organization, including eco-friendly tycoon Dominic Greene (Matthieu Amalric). Greene, who publicly touts his environmentalist agenda even as he cuts secret deals in order to gain control over various natural resources, has his designs set on Bolivia and is in cahoots with would-be dictator General Medrano (Joaquín Cosio). As one of the richest and most powerful men in the world, Greene has connections to both the CIA and MI6 so Bond finds himself wanted by his own people once he gets too close to the truth. But Bond is not alone in his battle to take down Greene. The beautiful and mysterious Camille (Olga Kurylenko) is, like Bond, a damaged soul out to right a wrong from her past. Together, they will take the fight to Greene's doorstep. As complicated as that synopsis may sound, the truth is that Quantum of Solace offers one of the skimpiest stories yet in a Bond film. That's not to say it's bad; there just isn't much "there" there in terms of plotting or character development. The impact of last fall's Writers Strike can clearly be felt. There might have been some more meat on the bone had the filmmakers and screenwriters Paul Haggis and Neal Purvis & Robert Wade had more time to hone the story rather than rushing to beat a strike deadline. While there are several crackling dramatic scenes between Bond and various supporting characters that give QoS much needed dramatic heft, the story falters when it comes to the villain's diabolical plot. It's a fascinating and topical notion that deserved further development.Read full review
This is the second James Bond film featuring Daniel Craig as 007. Starts out with a great car chase and continuous non-stop action to keep you involved. This film bears more than a passing resemblance with the Jason Statham TRANSPORTER series. Daniel Craig's performance almost makes him as sinister as the villains he confronts. Will this film become a classic in 20 years like FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE or GOLDFINGER - I doubt it! Whats missing is a class act to pull this off. Sean Connery will always be THE 007 and 001 in our heart!
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