Modicum of Solace is more like it

Rating: 6/10 (19 July 2014)

Quantum of Solace is an OK addition to the Bond series, though I think it restricted Daniel Craig's ability to flex much acting muscle. Maybe that was the point - nothing affects Bond, ever...?
Bond has some pretty cool chase scenes, the opening one being along the Italian coast in a two lane tunnel. That must have been a challenge to film. There's another boat chase scene which has been done before, better, and a rooftop chase scene. Well, you get the point.
Bond needs to find out what this Quantum group is and what they are after. They all use names like from Clue - Mr White, Mr Green. Mr Green is the key villain, and he's a slimy bastard if I must say so. He had some history with this film's Bond girl played by the beautiful Olga Kurylenko. She has revenge on her mind, as does Bond because of Quantum having led to the death of Bond's gal pal, Vesper, from a previous movie.
M, still played by Judi Dench, turns in her usual stoic, strong performance. She's a terrific actress in everything she does. Otherwise, Bond flies around the world, fights bad guys, digs to the truth, and hits pay dirt. The one thing I liked best about Quantum was the big fight scene at the end. Typically there are monstrous buildings with huge things, and this time, well, it is a huge building, but being a hotel makes it more manageable. I could related to stairs falling and windows getting blown out. It was a very well done final fight scene that satisfies.
In the end, Bond finds out what he needs to about Vesper, and declares he's ready for more, which of course, led to Skyfall.
I think Daniel Craig was OK, but again, he was pretty restricted. I think we saw a much wider Bond character in Skyfall, which is why I'd highly recommend Skyfall, while Quantum you can put off to second or third choice. Enjoy.