Idiotic. Baseless. RIP.

Rating: 2/10 (10 November 2008)

When they found a new bond in Daniel Craig after the impressive legacy of Pierce Brosnan, we didn't say anything. When they made a Casino Royale, we didn't say anything. But now that they had enough balls to lower their standard to such an extent as a Quantum of Solace (not mentioning such a ridiculous name), its enough! I really cant understand how a movie with a script which doesn't know where its headed, let alone where it came from, can be approved. The movie is practically lost right from the beginning, and doesn't find its footing till the very end. The very essence that people look forward to in Bond films is the anticipation of a tight script, racy action, world class gadgetry, and of course- the girls. Lets start from the first- the script is so messed, that the makers are practically trying to understand it themselves, let alone any degree of comprehension flowing down to the audience. Thats not to say it does not have its moments, but the problem is, they are few, and come far between. Definitely not enough to have you gripping the arms of your seats and wanting for more. Director Marc Forster wants to do a 'handheld camera realism' aka Paul Greengrass in his actions sequences, and goes so overboard in his excitement with quick flashes and irrelevant angles, that you are left searching for frames and asking your partner to fill you in into what just happened. Its enough for a skewed eye patient to correct his alignment practically! There is absolutely nothing in for the Bond gadget freaks, not even a quick peek into what we all wait to see- the inside of Bond's car. So pals, forget about fancy tech equipment, cell phones, arsenal etc. Its a thorough disappointment in this regard. I mean.. when you have Bond films such as die another day in the league, you just gotta better yourself right??
The performances are absolutely way below mediocre. Olga Kurylenko has a highly overdone tan and desperately needs a crash course in acting. Not even worth an eye candy here. Daniel Craig seriously needs to re-think is career as an actor, with just one modelled expression all throughout the movie, the franchisee really needs help. Commenting on Gemma arterton is a waste of my time and this space. Probably the only performance that is warm is that of Jeffery Wright.
In the end, a waste of a whole lotta bucks to make a emotionally unstable camel with short handed actors, and an over enthusiastic keeper. The beginning of the end of Bond.