Quantum of Solace is the newest James Bond 007 movie. If you didn’t see it over the weekend do yourself a favor and watch Casino Royale before you go to see it. I think it will make your movie experience a lot better.
Plot: Quantum picks up right after Casino Royale. The movie takes you from one adventure to the next. Weaving in and out of the plot is James Bond quest for revenge for the death of his girlfriend. Sound familiar?
In my opinion Quantum is a good movie but not a great movie. It is without a doubt influenced by the Bourne movie franchise. The way the action scenes were shot, the pacing of the movie, and even the plot for revenge over the death of a girlfriend are all taken from Jason Bourne. It had good actions scenes, but I want more than that from a movie. Overall I give it one thumb up. It’s rated PG-13 for intense action and violence, some sexual content.
Rob’s Rating System: Two Thumbs up = I loved it, worth paying full price, and I will own it on DVD. One Thumb up = An OK movie, worth a matinee showing, and I may buy it on DVD if I see it in the $5 bin. Thumb to the side = Wait and rent it. I wouldn’t be mad if someone gave me this DVD, but I wouldn’t buy it. Thumbs down = I hated it, wish I wouldn’t have wasted money on it, wouldn’t own it on DVD.
You changed your rating system didn’t you? Probably because you didn’t like the fact that you gave this movie a thumbs up.
Although I thought there were similarities to the Bourne movies, the complexities of the story and the interconnection of governments and agencies made it different enough that I felt it was still a very good movie with significant differences.
After re-watching the first one, I think she did commit suicide at the end, which I makes me like it less. In my opinion they are still both very good movies that don’t “steal” too much from the Bourne trilogy (which are better movies).
Dan, I think the raiting system changed two movies ago. You can see it posted on Eagle Eye.
I love the picture in the bushes! 🙂
I didn’t like Casion Royale so not sure I’m gunna like this one eihter Rob
i enjoyed this one… but I think I liked Casino Royale more, even though the action in this one was alot more intense. it felt alot like a filler movie, leading to the culmination of discovering this secret organization and taking them out once & for all