Quantum of Craig.

Rating: 7/10 (27 December 2015)

Quantum of Solace (2008): Dir: Marc Forster / Cast: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenku, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Gemma Arteryon: Electrifying 007 flick about revenge. It opens within the midst of a car chase until settling on a story regarding trust, revenge and an environmental cover up that is somewhat unsatisfactory with its toying with revenge. Directed by Marc Forster with almost constant action. His range as director is far in terms of subjects and genres. To his credit are such underrated pleasures as Stranger Than Fiction and Monster's Ball. Now he takes aim at 007 and proves to have a knack for action. Daniel Craig plays a hardened James Bond who takes no prisoners, which can prove negative when clashing heroism with revenge. Olga Kurylenku plays the latest Bond girl who sets her sights on revenge as well. Mathieu Amalric plays the villain with charisma and charm but all will be stripped away in that final scene in a desert where resources are limited and fatal. Judi Dench plays M, whom questions Bond's tactics. The role is broadened giving Dench much more screen time as she comes into conflict with Bond's methods and tries to have him arrested. Gemma Arterton plays another festive female agent going by the intriguing name of Strawberry Fields. The revenge element seems too strong than need be but Bond fans won't be disappointed. Score: 7 / 10