Don't bother if you think you got a Bourne Ultimatum rip-off.

Rating: 8/10 (6 November 2008)

Saw it in Bangkok tonight.
What's the point with a Bond movie? After all these good 40 years, does it not deserve some change at least? I guess the critics over this film will go ultimately two-ways. At the good end, people like me will say it's pretty good stand on its own, with smart editing and enough actions. But people who enjoy the old-school Bond movies more will find QOS intimidating, as if it's a rip-off of Bourne franchise.
I've quite decided to give the movie a solid 8/10 after 10 minutes into the movie, and the rest of it just kept me interested. So why not? The leading female Olga Kurylenko did a good job as Bond girl, who for the first time doesn't have any romance with Bond. I give credits to that. Plus, Daniel Craig looks cold and strong as usual, with all the stunts well carried out. I also give points to that.
I mean, come on. Mark Forster at least knows how to make an action movie. He knows to cut actions into dramatic presentation paralleled. He gives a respect to Godfather and other good movies. So what makes the critics so harsh? What really could have destroyed the film, is the fact that after Casino Royal, people's expectation are so much higher. All you need to do to enjoy Quantam of Solace is to relax and take it for what it is. It's not hard to do.