by the end of the film I was left with a sense of a complete character that I recognized as 007

Rating: 8/10 (27 December 2008)

As a 'Bond' fan I am incredibly excited about the direction that the producers, writers and Daniel Craig have taken the character. The latest installment is a great continuation in Bond's development. It describes the origin of his passion and commitment. Casio Royal left Bond brash and desolate and this is felt through out the first half of Quantum of Solace. One other reviewer described him as a thug with 00 status. This is very much an accurate description however this stage of his development is a necessary one as by the end of the film I was left with a sense of a complete character that I recognized as 007. That the Bond we are accustomed to is now been developed and enriched by this journey.
Quantum of Solace is a great homage to the book. Although by no means is an accurate depiction of the short story by Flemming, it does however carry the same themes of Bond's development and growth and provides a greater understanding to the character.
For those people who want to see gadgets, guns and girls, watch the previous Bonds. However those of you who want to see a renewing of the character and Bonds development then go and watch this movie. Both Casino Royal and Quantum of Solace strip back these common and identifiable element that make a James Bond movie and offers a very raw, passionate and at times aimless character that can only be expected in this telling of his origin as a 00 agent.
My sense at the end of Quantum of Solace is that we now have a compete character and the third installment is going to provide some classic James Bond moments BUT still through the eyes of a real and edgy character that is able to be understood. I congratulate the producers, writers, creative staff and Daniel Craig himself for having the foresight and vision for redefining James Bond, but with out replacing what we know and love. I can only expect that the Craig's third outing as Bond is going to be something extraordinary. Keep the direction and momentum you have created.