Quantum of Solace
by Marc Forster
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Actor: Daniel Craig, Giancarlo Giannini, Judi Dench, Mathieu Amalric, Olga KurylenkoDirector: Marc Forster
Brand: Sony
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); French (Unknown); Spanish (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.40:1
Running Time: 106 minutes
Published: 2009-03-01
DVD Release Date: 2009-03-24
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
DVD Reviews of Quantum of Solace
DVD Review: Bad Bond...
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm another fan of the Bond films. I was also looking forward to enjoying this latest adventure. I too got disappointed with the quality of this quantum...
To make it short, the reason why I was disappointed is because of the film as a whole. I feel that there were so many weaknesses in so many aspects that I just cannot give it more than 2 stars. One of the weakest Bond, and certainly a film that will NOT be reminded as a reference (unless it is taken as a "how not to"). If you are satisfied with this, or in a hurry, skip directly to the conclusion. If not, read on....
Now, to the longer explanation, with more details and observations :
- The first minutes of the film are stunning. Spectacular chase on Italian roads. A couple of necessary explosions and several collisions. But then, ouch.... An ugly song, not captivating at all. Really un-bond and, unfortunately, an annunciation of the rest to come, because the soundtrack is just simply forgettable.
- The number of attractive girls appearing in the film is minimal. Sure, Olga Kyrilenko and Gemma Arterton aren't ugly at all, but how can it be that the more Bond type of girl makes a one minute (if that) appearance in the film ? (I am referring to the girlfriend of the Italian retired spy-informant that Bond visits to try and find help). Oh, shame on me, I was about to forget the receptionist at the hotel in Port-au-prince. She also fits better the description of a Bond girl than Olga and Gemma.
- What ? no gadgets ? no bionic earpiece ? no potion that turn a bad guy into an angel ? Yes, I know, Q is gone, but did the inventions sequence have to go with him as well ? After all, that has always been one of the traits of character of the series.
- Er.... no Martini ? Even if not shaken and stirred ? The drink(s) Bond is having aboard the Airbus 380 (didn't know any airline was flying to La Paz with that aircraft, but whatever) isn't like anything I've ever heard before. A complicated recipe, explained too fast by the "waiter" (too fast, remember that, because we'll come back to it). Not sure what they were trying to communicate there...
- The landscapes and shots are nothing like what we were used to in the past. I can't remember a single shot for which I said "WOW". Like other reviewers pointed out, we had super shots from India, Thailand etc in prior releases. Now we get the impression everything is a dump, with dark colours and contrast that have you wondering if your tv is OK (I have a plasma Pioneer, not a low end tv). Even the shot of the bay after the infamous duel in the port between Bond's turbo fisherman boat and the supersonic dinghys belonging to the General is subpar. Another Bond trademark that goes out the window. That makes 4, and counting. And yes, I agree with the nonsense of the hotel, with no clients, and in the middle of nowhere.
- Weak dialogs and no sense of humour (another trademark). The remark about the Italian not minding to be thrown in a dump when dead is simply unworthy of the series.
- The cast of characters is weak, not to say flabby. The only ones that fly above that are Craig and Judy Dench. But why surround them with these really bad actors ? Felix is simply pathetic and non-credible. The General is anything but an actor, just like the rest of his lieutenants. The Villain is mediocre. His assistants are insignificant. And we can go on. Where are all the true actors from prior installments (Patrick McNee, Christopher Walken, etc ?). If you don't want to get an expensive actor, at least get a credible one. Or get Mickey Rourke.
- Speed. Back to that issue. You want to pick up the pace, so the spectators don't fall asleep ? After all, Bond films are action oriented. But there is a difference between action packed (marketing label), and vertigo. I had vertigo at times and couldn't follow what was going on. No, I'm not senile, I don't have mad cow disease or any attention deficit. Things just go too fast too often.
- Excessive violence and "bangs" and "booms". It saturates after a while, especially when it is for no particular reason, like another reviewer rightly points out. I remember going to the cinema with my father each time a new Bond came out. That was a great moment for me. However, I am sure that, even today, I wouldn't take a ten year old to watch this.
- Nonsense. Can someone explain to me for example what the fight in the Haitian hotel was about ? Not a single word exchanged, yet the guy gets his carotid slit, and starts bleeding like a pig on the balcony ? What does that bring to the story of the film ? What about the hotel in the desert ? Perla de las Lunas ? Huh ? And the General trying to rape the waitress ? and so on.
- Plagiarism. The chase on the balconies and roofs is a bad copycat of the Bourne series. The "secret" agent (who then happens to be just a clerk, figure that one) dies covered in petroleum, just like the girl who betrayed Auric Goldfinger died covered in gold, over 30 years ago.
The good stuff : Craig is excellent, second best to the best, Sean Connery. He's close to what Ian Fleming was describing in his books, but this film doesn't do him justice. They must keep him, but also must come up with a much better film next time. No matter how good he is, he just follows the script and the director's orders...
Conclusion : Quite sadly, to me this feels more like a film made for the DVD industry than a widescreen cinema film. There are good and many not so good things that overall make it an uneven and inconsistent film. I like action, but I also like to dream, I like witty comments and dialogs, I like a story to be somewhat credible. This one doesn't do any of that for me. So, my advice is to skip this one and wait for the next Bond, or watch Casino Royal again, or look for something else if you are into action films that make some sense and have personality.
Description of Quantum of Solace
Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in this thrilling, action-packed adventure that picks up where Casino Royale left off. Betrayed by the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. On a nonstop quest for justice that crisscrosses the globe, Bond meets the beautiful but feisty Camille (Olga Kurylenko), who leads him to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a ruthless businessman and major force within the mysterious Quantum organization. When Bond uncovers a conspiracy to take control of one of the world?s most important natural resources, he must navigate a minefield of treachery, deception and murder to neutralize Greene before it?s too late!- Audio: English: 5.1 DTS, 5.1 Dolby Digital, SDH / Spanish & French: 5.1 Dolby Digital
- Language: Dubbed: English, French & Spanish / Subtitled: English & Spanish
- Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
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