Quantum of Solace, Good Or Bad

Rating: 6/10 (2 November 2008)

Lets be honest, Casino Royale was brilliant. New James Bond, new techniques, new elements, all resulting in the re - emergence of a franchise. The problem with Quantum of solace is simply that it is not a unique film. This is not another unique title from the James Bond Franchise but rather a continuation. Quantum of Solace takes part exactly an hour after the end of Casino Royale. The Film has certain expectations which it fails to fill. As mentioned by others who have posted comment on the film, it does not seem to have the same authenticated feel of the James Bond films. It seems rushed from the start, failing to give us enough insight and time which is usually dedicated to Bond, the central character of the franchise. Rather, it pushes ahead with the story line hoping to captivate us and glue us to our seats from the start with the blaze of rough and blunt action, this much is done spectacularly well. Yet, the film fails to deliver. Afer so long of the franchise, you cannot simply drift away from the main concepts and try to make it unique, too big is the gamble. Craig, is let down not by his acting talent or inability in this film but by the storyline, at the best of times the film seems detached, as if someone stole several parts from a few well known action films and glued them together. Overall, the film is adorned with good action, good actors, let down only by the rush of pace, which seems to be copied from Casino Royale and a push to far from the tell tale signs of a real James Bond film.