An underrated Bond film. People like to make fun of the title. Whatevs. I'll admit the script was hurt by the strike, they did what they could, it's the shortest Bond film and Craig's least successful outing. I still like it, and a revisit is always worth it for the GREAT song, and that motorcycle flip Bond does in the beginning. So badass.

Where is the class? Bond is usually about spectacle but it's also about the escapism provided by it's character's charm, poise and elegance. The director didn't get the memo and just filled the movie with action sequences sometimes too fast to enjoy. And Gemma Arterton's character just seems to have phoned in because Bond has to have sex with someone! What other purpose did she serve?! Vesper's allusions grow tiresome because they sound like an annoying reminder to an inner conflict that Bond needed to have in order for the movie not to seem a straightforward action movie. But it is. In short, a person who watched this as the very first 007 would ask: "What's so special about James Bond? This is just another generic action/spectacle movie...". Sadly, that person would be right...

This film aged like fine wine in my opinion as it is so much better than I remember it being, the story is actually fairly solid and well-directed by Marc Forster who is not a super well-known director but he handled the action really well but not as good as Casino Royale or Skyfall.

I think the reason this film feels every better now if firstly I recommend watching straight after Casino Royale which shows it is actually a perfect continuation and also the bond lady is probably one of the strongest in the entire franchise as she is not a romantic interest and yet you find you love every moment between Olga Kurylenko (Camille Montes) and Daniel Craig (James Bond) who proves he is definitive as the character and loves the franchise.

The fact that this film is much better than I remembered and knowing it was made during the writing strike, just makes me love it more and more.

Give it a second chance.

I was a huge fan of Casino Royale when the Daniel Craig reboot happened. When this film was released, it was advertised as a direct followup so I remember watching CR again and then heading straight the cinema to watch QoS. In my mind I've always therefore seen this is a direct continuation - the Extended version of Casino Royale, so to speak...

As a standalone, it's not the best action thriller. It's a bit light on script and heavy on set-pieces. As a Bond film, I've seen worse in the Roger Moore and latter Connery days. But as a continuation of Casino Royale, it works well.

I'll rate it as a standalone and give it a solid...

7/10

After a strong opening film in Casino Royale, Craig's second outing as Bond treads where few Bond films have gone and sets itself out as a direct sequel to the previous one, starting immediately after it's final scene. Both Craig and Judi Dench are the highlight of a plot that becomes a little confusing as Bond searches for clues regarding the organisation responsible for his lover's death. Whilst the theme of revenge has been dealt with before in a Bond film, this has the added value of an emotional connection for the audience to the characters in the previous film. Sadly the film is let down by some very poor action sequences, which offer little in the way of ingenuity, ranging from bland to mimicking the style of action seen in the Bourne films. The title song is also atrocious. Worth seeing though as a follow up to Casino Royale!

Daniel Craig is fantastic again as James Bond. His rough and tumble portrayal of 007 has totally revitalized the franchise. "Quantum of Solace" picks up exactly where "Casino Royale" left off. The viewer gets dropped into a high-speed chase and things never really slow down for the remainder of the film.

This movie is not as good as its predecessor but it still is solid and there are some great sequences. I really liked Bond's interruption of an opera where he manages to out members of the environmental terrorist group. But the leader of that particular group is where the movie suffers. Lead villain Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric) is more of an annoying little weasel who double-crossed a lot of his partners. He's not the usual grand scale Bond baddie and that's what missing. The ending sequence in the desert seems long and for all of its explosions, it's kind of a yawner.

I did enjoy "Quantum of Solace" mostly on the strength of Craig's performance as 007.

This movie gets better and better with every viewing. It has a great opening, the best bond, the best two bond girls, the Opera scene is as close to perfect as you can get, the ending is also near perfect, and there are numerous sections of this movie that are stellar. really the big problem with this movie is that it feels like it's telling 8 different stories. if you think about it, all of the various sections relate really well but it undeniably feels fractured. Still an amazing flick though

Been doing a re-watch of Cragi's bond films - really enjoyed this after Casino Royale. Especially after Casino Royale that was much longer, and had great slow pacing. This one has a ton of amazing action scenes and a crazy surround track with a ton of boom.

Initially I see my rating was 6. I last watched it in 2012 - I've upped it to 8. How tastes change. This was a newer HDR presentation with a much better sound system though - so perhaps the boom suited the viewing environment.

C6HDR

_Quantum of Solace_ lacks not only the fun but also the emotional depth of its predecessor.

In a rarity among Bond films, Quantum of Solace serves as a direct sequel to Casino Royale, and works to enrich and develop this new Bond series. Following the death of Vesper, Bond seeks to hunt down the clandestine organization responsible. Daniel Craig delivers a captivating performance that gives the Bond character more emotional depth than any previous incarnation has. And the action is exceptionally well paced; the film never lags or gets cluttered with superfluous chases. Quantum of Solace is a fantastic film that shows the promise and potential of this new Bond series.

An all time low for Daniel Craig.

“Quantum of Solace” felt like a generic action flick, but it’s enjoyable nevertheless. Although not as stylishly executed, it picks up on the gritty mood of “Casino Royale” with a double revenge story mixed with vague geopolitical subterfuges. The action scenes are alright, even though the fast-cut editing gets extremely confusing at times.

better than people will have you believe. the action scenes are still enjoyable and it closes the Vesper storyline.

The James Bond Films
1 Eon films
1.1 Dr. No (1962) https://trakt.tv/movies/dr-no-1962
1.2 From Russia with Love (1963) https://trakt.tv/movies/from-russia-with-love-1963
1.3 Goldfinger (1964) https://trakt.tv/movies/goldfinger-1964
1.4 Thunderball (1965) https://trakt.tv/movies/thunderball-1965
1.5 You Only Live Twice (1967) https://trakt.tv/movies/you-only-live-twice-1967
1.6 On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) https://trakt.tv/movies/on-her-majesty-s-secret-service-1969
1.7 Diamonds Are Forever (1971) https://trakt.tv/movies/diamonds-are-forever-1971
1.8 Live and Let Die (1973) https://trakt.tv/movies/live-and-let-die-1973
1.9 The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) https://trakt.tv/movies/the-man-with-the-golden-gun-1974
1.10 The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) https://trakt.tv/movies/the-spy-who-loved-me-1977
1.11 Moonraker (1979) https://trakt.tv/movies/moonraker-1979
1.12 For Your Eyes Only (1981) https://trakt.tv/movies/for-your-eyes-only-1981
1.13 Octopussy (1983) https://trakt.tv/movies/octopussy-1983
1.14 A View to a Kill (1985) https://trakt.tv/movies/a-view-to-a-kill-1985
1.15 The Living Daylights (1987) https://trakt.tv/movies/the-living-daylights-1987
1.16 Licence to Kill (1989) https://trakt.tv/movies/licence-to-kill-1989
1.17 GoldenEye (1995) https://trakt.tv/movies/goldeneye-1995
1.18 Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) https://trakt.tv/movies/tomorrow-never-dies-1997
1.19 The World Is Not Enough (1999) https://trakt.tv/movies/the-world-is-not-enough-1999
1.20 Die Another Day (2002) https://trakt.tv/movies/die-another-day-2002
1.21 Casino Royale (2006) https://trakt.tv/movies/casino-royale-2006
1.22 Quantum of Solace (2008) https://trakt.tv/movies/quantum-of-solace-2008
1.23 Skyfall (2012) https://trakt.tv/movies/skyfall-2012
1.24 Spectre (2015) https://trakt.tv/movies/spectre-2015
1.25 No Time to Die (2021) https://trakt.tv/movies/no-time-to-die-2021

2 Non-Eon films
2.1 Casino Royale (1967) https://trakt.tv/movies/casino-royale-1967
2.2 Never Say Never Again (1983) https://trakt.tv/movies/never-say-never-again-1983

Quantum of Solace is the sequel to the blockbuster Casino Royale in the James Bond series and starts where the first part finishes. With jaw-dropping car chases, immaculate gunfights, and hand-to-hand fight choreography, Daniel Craig remains a splendid Bond, one of the best. He is handsome, agile, muscular, dangerous. Everything but talkative. The screenplay is fast-paced compared to Casino Royale and the Cinematography around Europe is stunning throughout. Olga Kurylenko is brilliant as the support to Craig and they both deliver great chemistry too. Overall, the casino Royale was a tad bit better than this one.

This isn't Bond, just some generic boring action flick.

A quantum of entertainment would've been nice.
Story: 4...what is happening, who is that, what is the evil plot, oh I don't care. A little more character development for James though
Script: 5
Performances: 6
Misc.: 4...the last action sequence is absurd and over-the-top, even by 007 standarda
Influence: 3...one of the most forgettable in the franchise
Overall: 5

Great cast and that's about it. Confusing script and awful quick cuts editing, plus shaky cam make the action scenes unwatchable. Preamble to Taken 3

Good sequel showing a vulnerable Bond shocked by the death and betrayal of his loved one

>"Bond, if you could avoid killing every possible lead, it would be deeply appreciated."

In a way, I do appreciate this sequel because it gives Bond closure from Casino Royale. The intro is great, and I really thought we were getting more of what we got in the first film, but it doesn't happen. It might be the worst in Craig's series.