Quantum of Solace

Quantum of Solace
Location: Cathay Cineleisure

Hey guys, it's been a while since our last review on Mobiedick, I guess all our 'writers' has been either been busy with work, work-related activities, or parties to attend to :P. So I guess a film review has been long overdue - what better way to start off with a James Bond film ey. Anyways I would like to personally thank our guest reviewer for this film - jigerjag who is kind enough to write up her thoughts on this film when all the other mobiedickers are busy doin' shit. So here's the review for Quantum of Solace courtesy of jigerjag.

Bond, James Bond. Still angry as hell.

Anyone spending any time with Mr 007 must agree that along with the impeccable Armani suits come our high expectations. And this "sequel" to Casino Royale has left me muttering like any date that ended too soon or too horribly, "Is this it?" While initially entertained by the Aston chase, a Bond trademark, which started just 2 hours after when we last left Mr 007, the attempt was simply a mashed up series of more of the same. From cars, to boats, to airplanes, to foot, the inexhaustible 007 however, never found the same conviction towards character or plot development.

Things were definitely looking up for 007 after Casino Royale

The result is a legacy lost after Casino Royale, with little to look forward to in the next movie. This started as a unique opportunity, having a follow up to Casino was atypical of a Bond flick and held the final touches to a full revival of the Bond franchise, excel and you will win more fans, screw this and expect to be parodied in a Wayan brothers movie. This was to be a Bond relevant to 2008, no longer to be compared to other Bond franchises. It was to stand on its own.

Taking a wrong turn on the way to a ball proved to be a disaster

Unfortunately, the plot was lacking, characters were forgettable, with the exception of M, who fleshed out her motherly instinct towards Bond, (Dame Judi was the saving grace). Our thirst for Vesper, which has truly successfully mimicked the void that 007 himself carried with him with into outing, was left unquenched and instead distracted by theatrics. Oh yes, anyone who spends any time with 007 should have high expectations; and those who did on QOS probably left wishing the bar had not been left so high .

Stars: 3/5
Watch this if you obviously liked: Casino Royale, Other Bond movies, Bourne Trilogy