The Best Bond movie? I'm thinking so.

Rating: 10/10 (14 November 2008)

Most people are scared to admit they liked 'Quantum of Solace' because Bond doesn't sleep with tons of women, they didn't like the theme song, there are no outrageous gadgets of cheesy one-liners.
Here's a news flash. This film is a masterpiece.
People complain about the type of action-scene editing that is in this movie. Here's another news flash: It's brilliant. The editing, the cinematography, the angles; everything was flawless in QoS.
People complain about Daniel Craig's acting, and 'not being Bond enough.' This make me laugh because he is, dare I say it, the best man ever to play Bond. He sticks SO true to Ian Flemming's character. When I saw Daniel Craig play him in 'Casino Royale' I was convinced; this is the man I read about in all the books.
People say that the opening title music was horrible. Though not everyone's taste it did exactly what it needed to to; open up a fantastic movie. It was quite good when seen with all the opening credits, and honestly, I wouldn't have used any other song.
Just subtle things, too, make this movie spectacular. When Bond visits a new location, the words on the screen (telling where he is) are just so beautiful, and true to where they're supposed to be. The song that played whenever there was any mention of Vesper was beautiful, and the small significance of the love knot necklace was stunning.
The dramatic elements were top notch for a Bond film, and even better then 'Casino Royale' I'd venture to say. Daniel Craig knows how to play Bond, I'll give him that.
Another thing I loved was the fact James Bond didn't go sleeping around this time. There was one scene where he kissed a woman's neck, And then they laid back together, but you didn't even see it. THAT WAS IT. Really, sex had no place in this film, and I'm glad they toned down a bit with this one and 'Casino.' Sure Bond needs to be a suave ladies' man, which he is in this movie, he just doesn't fornicate every chance he gets. He doesn't even KISS the leading lady until the end.
Be warned, though, that if you have not seen Casino Royale, you will have no idea what is going on or who the characters in the movie are. Watch Casino Royale first, then Quantum of Solace. You will NOT be sorry.
I went in with low expectations, after reading some idiotic reviews here on IMDb. Boy. Where the idiots wrong. This movie is fantastic. Not just from a James Bond stand-point, but for anyone.
So, which was better? 'Casino Royale' or 'Quantum of Solace.' Really, they are both one film. One, two-part film. So I will judge them together, saying they, or 'it,' is the Best James Bond movie, and the best action movie I've ever seen.
Go. Watch it now. You will NOT be sorry.