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Quantum of Solace (2008)

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Reviews Counted: 238

Fresh: 154

Rotten:84

Average Rating: 6.1/10

Consensus: Brutal and breathless, Quantum Of Solace delivers tender emotions along with frenetic action. Not as good as franchise reboot Casino Royale, but still an impressive entry to the Bond canon.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for intense sequences of violence and action, and some sexual content.

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Nov 14, 2008 Wide

Box Office: $168,368,427

Synopsis: Daniel Craig returns as 007 in this electrifying follow-up to the critically acclaimed CASINO ROYALE. The film opens with two gripping, back-to-back chases, as James Bond (Daniel Craig) tries to... Daniel Craig returns as 007 in this electrifying follow-up to the critically acclaimed CASINO ROYALE. The film opens with two gripping, back-to-back chases, as James Bond (Daniel Craig) tries to heed the orders of M (Judi Dench) and, at the same time, track down the people who blackmailed his love, Vesper. Bond is still struggling with Vesper's death, displaying a new, ferocious violence in his work, and a recklessness that M would very much like to get under control. When Bond discovers a massive, secret organization called Quantum, he believes it might have been a part of the scheme that killed Vesper. He follows the clues to Haiti, where he meets Camille (Olga Kurylenko), a mysterious, driven woman, whose motives seem unclear. Camille leads Bond to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Almalric), a cold-blooded businessman who appears to be working within Quantum. Greene wants control of a valuable piece of land in Latin America, and is part of a massive plan to overthrow the government. Bond knifes, shoots, and kick-boxes his way to the center of the sinister scheme, and discovers that the plot reaches even higher than he imagined, forcing him to abandon M's orders and step out on his own. Director Marc Forster (STRANGER THAN FICTION) has crafted some truly memorable fight scenes, setting them in the most elegant of locales. Everything is beautifully shot, from Bond racing across the rooftops of Italy, to his showdown at an Austrian opera house. As for Craig, he is once again all cold precision and steely blue eyes. His 007 is positively riveting. He struts determinedly into every scene, ready to display his near superhuman fight moves, or bed a bombshell with merely a glance. Yet, just as in CASINO ROYALE, Craig never lets us forget Bond's humanity. He may fight like a ninja and smirk like Steve McQueen, but beneath his impeccable Tom Ford wardrobe, Bond is still but an ordinary man, wearily battling his own inner demons. [More]

Starring: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench

Starring: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Gemma Arterton, Jeffrey Wright, Giancarlo Giannini, Jesper Christensen, Joaquin Cosio

Director: Marc Forster

Director: Marc Forster
Screenwriter: Paul Haggis, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade
Producer: Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli
Composer: David Arnold
Studio: MGM

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... Better than the average action movie and I'm still looking forward to future installments. But it falls well short of Casino Royale's greatness.

Full Review Source: Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) | comment Comment
05/15/09
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

As an action movie, Quantum of Solace is solid, albeit nothing memorable. But this is James Bond.

Full Review Source: Movie Views | comment Comment
04/01/09
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

If only [Bond] had a villain as self-reflective as Heath Ledger's Joker to ask 'Why so serious?'

Full Review Source: DVD Review | comment 3 Comments
03/31/09
Felix Gonzalez Jr.
DVD Review

No one wants to watch Bond chase after Osama Bin Laden and switch off his dialysis machine with a bad one liner. On second thought, maybe that would be great?

Full Review Source: Kinetofilm | comment Comment
03/29/09
Brian Holcomb
Kinetofilm

Listen to my radio review and montage of Bond clips.

Full Review Source: KPBS.org | comment 1 Comment
03/24/09
Beth Accomando
KPBS.org

the tougher, rougher version of Bond as incarnated by Daniel Craig is harder than ever; already a steely and unflappable man of action, he's now driven by anger and vengeance, which turns Craig's flinty blue eyes into razor-sharp ice chips and every actio

Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk | comment Comment
03/24/09
James Kendrick
Q Network Film Desk

If it wasn't following such an excellent 21st Bond movie, it would be considered a big step forward. Instead, it'll settle for the more modest label of "another good one."

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
03/04/09
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

Quantum of Solace is the most obtuse title of the year. Maybe it means kick-a** action. If so, it's a very apt title. Don't be late arriving at the theater. The pre-opening credit sequence to Quantum of Solace goes just 15 seconds before the

Full Review Source: Fayetteville Free Weekly | comment Comment
02/01/09
Tony Macklin
Fayetteville Free Weekly

(...) Dominic Greene es un antagonista anodino, cuya falta de escrúpulos está puesta en palabras pero jamás se siente como una verdadera amenaza, ni para Bond ni para nadie.

Full Review Source: Uruguay Total | comment Comment
01/12/09
Enrique Buchichio
Uruguay Total

Will have viewers looking for the next Bond adventure in a couple of years.

Full Review Source: Mr. Brown's Movies | comment Comment
12/27/08
Michael Dequina
Mr. Brown's Movies

Craig is the sole reason Quantum of Solace passes muster.

Full Review Source: Cinema Writer | comment Comment
12/24/08
Jay Antani
Cinema Writer

Because the much more serious tone was so different than previous installments of Ian Fleming's legendary series, Daniel Craig's debut felt refreshingly updated despite the film's flaws.

Full Review Source: Spectrum (St. George, Utah) | comment Comment
12/18/08
Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)

Incomprehensible, blandly motivated, and flat-out dull.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment 2 Comments
12/03/08
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com

Quantum makes us understand the importance of a good director, which is sadly absent here.

Full Review Source: Peterborough This Week | comment 2 Comments
12/02/08
Mike Sage
Peterborough This Week

A solid sequel for the reinvented franchise.

Full Review Source: Daily Telegraph (Australia) | comment Comment
12/01/08
Vicky Roach
Daily Telegraph (Australia)

There is a plot in Quantum, but so little time is spent on it it's obvious that nobody involved cared very much about it.

Full Review Source: The Australian | comment 1 Comment
12/01/08
David Stratton
The Australian

With the possible exception of Licence to Kill, this is the worst Bond movie ever.

Full Review Source: Aisle Seat | comment 13 Comments
11/30/08
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat

While it's a severe step back from Casino Royale, Quantum is a solid effort that looks more at the vengeful, dark side of bond.

Full Review Source: Oscar Guy | comment Comment
11/30/08
Wesley Lovell
Oscar Guy

The movie is not as good as its predecessor and somewhat hard to follow due to the fast-paced dialogue.

Full Review Source: ReviewExpress.com | comment Comment
11/30/08
Michael Black
ReviewExpress.com

Plenty of thrills, just enough bedroom action, and a smattering of witty retorts to keep things crackling.

Full Review Source: Windy City Times | comment Comment
11/29/08
Richard Knight
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