I didn't care...

Rating: 5/10 (9 November 2008)

Considering action sequences "Quantum of Solace" isn't innovative which is not ideal for something that completely relies on action. The plot is... well let's say "minimalistic". The story definitely lost quality since "Casino Royale" (which wasn't my favourite Bond, but more enjoyable than most Brosnan Bonds) and another revenge flick is something... something I simply can't stand any longer.
Especially regarding its editing "Quantum of Solace" seems inspired by the latest "Bourne" but it turns pale in comparison. It seems like the ambitious director and his editor couldn't handle fast editing and action sequences. I believe that Forster (who proved talent within a different genre - think about "Monster's Ball" or "Finding Neverland") doesn't have enough experience with the action genre. Perhaps Bond came too early for him.
After all "Quantum of Solace" is no horrible film but it doesn't meet the higher expectations. If suddenly it disappeared I wouldn't miss it. It's even hard to write anything about it: It didn't annoy me, I didn't enjoy it... I simply didn't care (especially due to the story which didn't interest me). You might say it was quiet an unemotional experience.
Summing up: an interesting cast but the writers and the director did not leave much space for acting. The action is solid but nothing special. There are worse pictures these days and there are worse Bonds. Besides if you're not sick of revenge films and action with little story perhaps you can even enjoy it.