Maybe not as great as the greatest movies - but much better than reviewed.

Rating: 8/10 (9 April 2020)

So... I have been on a 007 spree these days. Since today I haven't seen Quantum of Solace for a long time. Having it seen now after I watched a lot of reviews, makes me wonder, if I am less critical than most (less likely).
Let's start with the negative points, shall we? Yes, the movie is a bit chopped. It is jumping from location to location. And to be honest: Bond "playing rogue" makes not a lot of sense and becomes a bit old.
Another point: Mr. Greene. He seem never to get enough support by important people (not only corrupt people and the stupid CIA). As world renowned philanthropist, it would be far more compelling to have more doubt.
Second: tje "evil organization and its agenda. Yeah - water is important, but it would be far more reasonable, that Greene would believe that he is the good guy. That he is saving the environment, by using his influence (...). Instead the movie has a stereotypical villain agenda (taking the water from the poor). Also: the general, which likes to do a coup to get to power and which is a typical bad rapist and killer (in the open).
Having said that, Quantum of Solace is not boring. It also gives us a break of a villain which likes to destroy the whole world (or at least the whole civilized world (...)). I believe, that critiques become far too picky with the reviews.
M is fantastic like always, Bond is mostly dirty and beaten up (which is a good thing). And the women could have stronger roles - but are also believable.
Ah - maybe one more thing: Movie Bond should have more the feel of undercover in a luxury world (World of rich people). This is why he has the Aston Martin, that's why he has a pretty darn expensive taste and expensive suits. But in the last movies, the expensive hotels, cars, etc. seem just a prop - and doesn't seem to give you the awe of Bollinger R.D. (with sufficient context).