Puzzled by Negative reviews

Rating: 9/10 (26 November 2008)

Potential Spoiler Quantum of Solace is not a stand alone film. It is more than just a sequel to Casino Royale, it is really a continuation. Si I am puzzled. How could those who liked Casino Royale find fault with this film? The whole premise of this long movie broken into two parts is that Bond has not yet become the suave and professional Bond we have come to know in various incarnations. This is a re-boot of Bond similar to the re-boot of the Batman.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film because it was intelligent. One had to think while watching the action. There was also some excellent interplay between Bond and the woman character who assisted him. Both were looking for something in terms of vengeance/redemption and that searched shaped them, as made clear with the ending.
Some have indicated that the water control "villainy" was laughable. I guess if you live with access to free clean water this might be so. If, however, 60 per cent of a countries water supply was controlled by a ruthless multi-national corporation and they were successful in privatizing its delivery, it would not be so laughable if the country wanted to go its own way. It would entrench poverty and assure long term control of that country by the multinational with a controlling interest. In other words, realistic villainy. All part of the re-boot.
Overall, the subtlety beneath the action lent a lot of coherence to the plot. Also, it was also helpful to watch Casino Royale again prior to watching Quantum of Solace. A great ride if one pays attention.