Quantum of Solace is the 22nd Bond film and Daniel Craig's highly anticipated second outing as the iconic Birish superspy. Since Sean Connery abandoned the role Bond had seemed to be a franchise in terminal decline, it's style and rugged charm erroded away by decades of abuse. Increasingly ridiculous plots overeliant on special effects and pathetic innuendo had turned Bond into an outdated cliche. But when Craig slipped on the tux for Casino Royale Bond was reborn as the cold, swaggering, efficient killer of Ian Flemming's original books. Clearly inspired by the Bourne trilogy, this long overdue reinvention left fans with one question, what next?
Quantum starts with a bang and a bruising high speed pursuit; the traditional pre-title action sequence dominated by a blur of frenetic camera work. After a disappointing and sputtering theme song the film continues its blistering paced assault. Bond is out for revenge against the mysterious criminal orginisation responsible for the death of Vesper Lynn. As he pursues this shadowy organisation around the world he crosses paths with old friends, new foes and a beautiful fellow spy on her own personal vendetta. An exciting prospect on paper , but sadly Quantum fails to deliver fully at it's crtical moments.
Its well choreographed action and adrenalin fueled momentum keeps Quantum watchable but can't disguise its ultimate lack of direction. Beneath it's loose themes of vengence and emotional acceptance there's little actual plot. As the first sequal in the Bond franchise Quantum largely fails to advance much beyond the closing scenes of Casino Royale.
Craig once again keeps Bond surly and visceral, while Olga Kurylenko is one of the most convincing and effective 'Bond girls' ever. The supporting cast is strong too, but held back by a lack of real story. Quantum is a decent effort which avoides disaster whilst squandering the opportunity to be brilliant. In the end the film leaves fan's with exactly the same question, what next?...
Quantum starts with a bang and a bruising high speed pursuit; the traditional pre-title action sequence dominated by a blur of frenetic camera work. After a disappointing and sputtering theme song the film continues its blistering paced assault. Bond is out for revenge against the mysterious criminal orginisation responsible for the death of Vesper Lynn. As he pursues this shadowy organisation around the world he crosses paths with old friends, new foes and a beautiful fellow spy on her own personal vendetta. An exciting prospect on paper , but sadly Quantum fails to deliver fully at it's crtical moments.
Its well choreographed action and adrenalin fueled momentum keeps Quantum watchable but can't disguise its ultimate lack of direction. Beneath it's loose themes of vengence and emotional acceptance there's little actual plot. As the first sequal in the Bond franchise Quantum largely fails to advance much beyond the closing scenes of Casino Royale.
Craig once again keeps Bond surly and visceral, while Olga Kurylenko is one of the most convincing and effective 'Bond girls' ever. The supporting cast is strong too, but held back by a lack of real story. Quantum is a decent effort which avoides disaster whilst squandering the opportunity to be brilliant. In the end the film leaves fan's with exactly the same question, what next?...
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