Movie Review: Quantum of Solace

Yes, I know. It’s been weeks since this movie was shown. But with the amount of work I had to do, this is the only chance I could. Now onto the film - the first James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig, Casino Royale, was actually one of my favorite Bond films. Of course, hearing that the sequel will come out by 2007, I was pumped and ready to watch it. The story continues one hour after the end of Casino Royale. The story goes from there, with revenge being the main theme of the film. Monologuing villains and Bond babes are still present, as with any other James Bond movie. How did I think of it? Same as everyone else which is too much action, literally from start to finish the action scenes went off the screen one by one. That doesn’t mean the action isn’t good, it’s just too much. Story was too thin, and not as deep as the last film. While some complained about the lack of gadgetry and the likeness of the film to the Bourne movie franchise, it was a welcome change for me. Grittier action is what I want (but that’s just me). Another weird thing about the film was the theme song. It was nowhere near any of the Bond songs I’ve heard previously. And the title? Very, very deep I must say. Time will come when all James Bond movies are named after words I’ve never bothered reading. ;-) Btu defnitely, new Bond girl Oolga Kkurylenko was definitely hot. Wish she showed more skin though. Hehe! Director Marc Forster (Monster's Ball) decided to go more into action rather than plot, and with a very short running time, what else can you show in the film? I think I'll re-watch my copy of Casino Royale. Still, it was fun action flick, but reeling from the heels of Casino Royale, this movie could have done better. Quantum of solace: 6/10