A Fine Flick

Rating: 8/10 (24 October 2008)

I've just come from the Irish press screening and I must say to the various naysayers who seem to think their comments on the net hold any validity they are completely wrong, in my opinion. I'm a working journalist who has been writing about movies and the industry for over 20 years and it seems to me that there are plenty of folks who live in front of their computers and have little or no experience of what it is to enjoy a movie with a like minded crowd. (By way of qualification I have also worked in cinemas and film festivals). Put simply "Quantum of Solace" is a cracking thriller, a fine Bond film and an overall damn good night at the movies. The action is top class (especially the opening car chase), the acting is more than solid and the direction is especially great. The storyline makes perfect sense if you assume that this movie is the second in a trilogy where Bond will eventually uncover the mystery of Vesper Lynd's death. The screening tonight was with an audience of several hundred, from radio, press and TV and the vibe among the audience upon leaving was of a 'a very good picture'. To put it very simply, no more no less; it's no masterpiece, simply a good flick and a good night out. So there, for what it's worth a report from the ground. In this reviewer's opinion, a very enjoyable experience which will be enjoyed my millions worldwide. Finally to the various bloggers out there, all I will say is simply this, a night at the movies with a Bond flick is nothing more than that, a night at the movies. It does exactly what it says on the tin.Nuff said.