The name's not Bond...

Rating: 6/10 (1 November 2008)

OK, so here's what I heard about this film before I went to see it - it's not your average James Bond film, the directing is all messed up, and there's no real story.
If I'm honest, I was more disappointed than happy with this film. For a start, why have they moved the opening gun barrel sequence to the end? It would have been perfectly fine at the beginning of the film like the previous 21 Bond movies. I was also annoyed at the continuous action scenes, dismal running length and the Bond Song. And Bond doesn't even have time to say his name's Bond, James Bond. The action sequences are cut quickly, with fast paced editing, and reminded me more of a Jason Bourne film than a Bond movie, but credit has to be given to Craig for doing most of the stunt work.
QoS lacks the gadgets, Bond's car, the suspense, and most importantly, the Bond theme music itself. It even leaves out Q and Moneypenny.
Out of the negative sides, there is also a brief positive side to the film - Daniel Craig is amazing as Bond, and I hope to see him in at least two more films. If you're watching this just for the action, then you're in for a treat. The ending location at the hotel is also a reminder of the traditional Bond hideouts from the early days. Other than that, the film did nothing for me.
Overall, director Marc Forster has made a right mess of the film, and I'm sorry to say this, but even Die Another Day was better than this so called 'Bond' film. Any fans wanting to see the film, be aware; you'll generally be in for a shock.
Let's hope Bond 23 goes back to the originality territory.