One of the most disappointing follow-up's I've ever seen, considering how phenomenally good Casino Royale was

Rating: 6/10 (18 September 2013)

*Minor Spoiler*
Quantum of Solace is actually an above average Bond film. It's certainly slick and fairly entertaining, but after how blown away I was by Casino Royale? It's also heavily disappointing. There is no awe or wonder like Casino Royale had. It's nowhere near as daring or emotional. I usually have difficulties with movies that are two hours or longer, but this movie was way too short. I could have easily handled another half hour or so, it definitely needed it. It just felt rushed and passive at times. There is plenty of action to make this a breezy time, I'll say that. I also liked how cold blooded Daniel Craig's portrayal of Bond was. He is still heartbroken from the loss of Eva Green in Casino Royale. He was the main reason I was invested in this movie. Olga Kurylenko is rather bland for a Bond girl. She's rather average looking, and she didn't do much for me to be honest with you. Mathieu Amalric is also bland as the villain. I got nothing much from him at all, either, nor was he that menacing. Judi Dench plays off Craig extremely well, and I adored the gal.
Final Thoughts: I would not make the same mistake I did by watching this a day after you've seen Casino Royale. As a standalone action film, it's not bad and fairly entertaining. But it's not the follow-up Casino Royale deserved. Skyfall would amend this situation
6.2/10