Quantum of Solace

[RobinFinderson]

As a standalone movie, I don't think that Quantum works great, but as a companion piece to Casino Royale it is very good.

I agree. Faith hadn't seen Casino Royale, so she had no idea what was going on in the first third of the movie. When I got home I had to get online and review the plot from Casino, to make sure I was making the right associations. They are very much companion pieces.

One of the things I liked about Casino was how realistic were the villain's motives. He had sold short stock in a company and was going to capitalize by sinking the stock value with terrorism. The idea of that is frightening because it is plausible. But damming Bolivia's underground water supply?? Give me a break.

[marsupial]

It was a fun movie, but I wish to have seen more of the cool Bond gadgets that have made no appearances in the last two films if I recall correctly.

Yes, I would have liked to seen Daniel Craig's gadget as well--but I guess they had to keep it PG-13.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I actually really like the Bond that they have gone with in the past couple of films. I think they will be back to the smart ass nature of Bond after this movie, but this movie was purely about revenge. He has his revenge and I think he can go back to having fun next time around.

I liked the movie a lot but it did definitely depart from the Bond tradition, but based on the theme of the movie the departure was fine.

I think my biggest complaint is the way it was filmed in a lot of the action scenes. They went with the Bourne jump cup style and I am not a fan of that for a Bond movie.

Finally got around to seeing this tonight. This pretty much sums up my reaction. I didn't mind the plot. (overall)

And amen about the cinematography. I hate that style. That initial car chase looked pretty interesting. It's a pity we only caught a few glimpses of it.

One of the things I liked about Casino was how realistic were the villain's motives. He had sold short stock in a company and was going to capitalize by sinking the stock value with terrorism. The idea of that is frightening because it is plausible. But damming Bolivia's underground water supply?? Give me a break.

Agreed. I groaned at that part. Completely absurd.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

I really loved Casino Royale and am very excited for the follow up. Those that have seen the new one, will I be dissapointed?

I didn't see Casino Royale until after I had seen QoS but I enjoyed it. It was the first Bond movie I had ever seen. Much better than what I was told they were as a youth.

[il Padrino Ute]

I didn't see Casino Royale until after I had seen QoS but I enjoyed it. It was the first Bond movie I had ever seen. Much better than what I was told they were as a youth.

You really need to see the Connery films. He's the best 007, IMO.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

You really need to see the Connery films. He's the best 007, IMO.

I bought Dr. No today at Best Buy it was on the $10 shelf.

[il Padrino Ute]

I bought Dr. No today at Best Buy it was on the $10 shelf.

I like that one. Hopefully, you will too.