Film Review – James Bond, Quantum of Solace (2008) by Manish Jaiswal

Film Review: Quantum of Solace
Producer: Michael G. Wilson
Director: Marc Forster
Distributor: Sony Pictures
Cast: Daniel Craig, Mathieu Amalric, Olga Kurylenko, Gemma Arterton, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright, Giancarlo Giannini
Rating: 2.5 on 5.00 Stars

News and Reviews: OK, first the good news for BOND FANS. Latest Daniel Craig starrer the new 007 movie “Quantum of Solace” is out and running full throttle across globe. Of course, the Hindi version was released a week before in India. Now the bad news, this movie is a complete let-down. Being an avid fan, we always have huge expectations out of a Bond Film. It is like George’s STAR WARS or Indiana Jones series. It appears the Director Marc Forster in this latest British Spy movie has lost every thing – the story line, the screen play, the excitement, the locations, the modern gadgets and worst the quality of the villain. Well, I know I am too harsh for the latest flick but it deserves the wrath of public and fans alike. Please somebody has to explain what it means - Quantum of Solace and also what is the relevance of this title to the movie story line? Any way, enjoy the review. Click to read on …

Quantum of Solace (2008) is the 22nd James Bond film by EON Productions, released in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2008 and in North America on 14 November. The sequel to the 2006 film Casino Royale, it is directed by Marc Forster, and features Daniel Craig’s second performance as James Bond.

The movie starts with a car chase which you actually will like it. Naturally, our smart and energetic hero Daniel Craig (007, BOND) manages to escape the flurry of near death attacks. It is great as it sets the tone and raise the adrenaline, something all Bond fans will agree is the trademark of 007 casting. But soon the grand expectation of a big plot and story line evaporate as our BOND is just running and changing non stop. And what is he actually chasing – revenge / girl-friend / enemy / gold / silver / diamond / nuclear bomb / communists / rouge spy craft / water or a new precious metal? Watch the movie to find out as I don’t want to take away your excitement and thunder.

Mr Bond is after some thing and may come against Americans (CIA) interest soon. Who is a big threat for him? An exotic girl from Bolivia / CIA / M5 Secret Agents or a powerful enemy who is not visible! May be all or may be none. Watch the movie to find out these answers.

The movie stats from Italy and goes across the globe to South America – read Bolivia. Our Mr Bond is worried that a very powerful organization, headed by Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric). Mr Green may be about to stage a coup d’état hence Bond must find the true intentions to stop it before it is too late. Bond seeks revenge for the death of Vesper Lynd, and is assisted by Camille (Olga Kurylenko) but his establishment M5 Agency and Ms M is totally against it. Can you really stop BOND as he will follow his instincts till the end? Answer is no. So, what can you do? Nothing actually! Watch the movie but with huge caveat that there are no surprises, no exotic toys and no respite from one chase to another. I was totally disappointed with the movie and would not rate it more than 2.5 on 5.00 stars. You may want to watch it at your own risk.

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