Quantum of Solace packs punch with variety of action sequences
By: Marie Leonard
Issue date: 11/17/08 Section: Entertainment
Quantum of Solace, the direct sequel to 2006's Casino Royale, may be the shortest James Bond movie at less than two hours long, but it still contains many action sequences to entertain moviegoers.
The film begins showing a wide expanse of a foreign island and cuts into various shots of a vehicle chase ending below an arena of horse races. Another chase sequence occurs directly after while scenes of the horse races above are shown throughout the scene. The majority of the movie consisted of action shots and not much dialogue, which created a few scenes that could have been deeper and created better bonds between the two main characters.
Another scene was built up by showing Bond at the opera trying to find information on his enemies by using fancy technology familiar to James Bond films. Quantum contained most of the elements typical to Bond films, including fancy technology and car chases, but the film did not contain as many elements of romance that past Bond films are known for.
The main theme of the film was revenge, as Bond was trying to find peace after the death of his love interest in Casino Royale. His co-star Camille, played by Olga Kurylenko, was also trying to avenge the death of her family members by finding Lieutenant Orso. Both characters were also trying to stop an environmental company from taking over the water supply of Bolivia while killing two birds with one stone and trying to get their revenge through these actions.
"Another Way To Die" by Alicia Keys and Jack White of the White Stripes is the name of the song chosen for this Bond film. These two musicians may not have much in common, but working together they made a catchy theme song for this film. Keys gives the song elements of soul, while White comes in with a rock 'n' roll vibe, and together it is an explosion of eclectic sounds that goes perfectly with the opening credits of the film.
Director Marc Forster was an interesting choice for this film since his previous work consists of the films Stranger Than Fiction, Finding Neverland and The Kite Runner. Although the film was just under two hours, it was just enough to complete all the unfinished business from Casino Royale.
The movie does not contain as much meat as Casino Royale, but it was still an enjoyable film. Daniel Craig played a solemn Bond well throughout the film, and all in all the movie is a nice form of closure for Bond and his fans to finally move on from the somber ending of Casino Royale.
The film begins showing a wide expanse of a foreign island and cuts into various shots of a vehicle chase ending below an arena of horse races. Another chase sequence occurs directly after while scenes of the horse races above are shown throughout the scene. The majority of the movie consisted of action shots and not much dialogue, which created a few scenes that could have been deeper and created better bonds between the two main characters.
Another scene was built up by showing Bond at the opera trying to find information on his enemies by using fancy technology familiar to James Bond films. Quantum contained most of the elements typical to Bond films, including fancy technology and car chases, but the film did not contain as many elements of romance that past Bond films are known for.
The main theme of the film was revenge, as Bond was trying to find peace after the death of his love interest in Casino Royale. His co-star Camille, played by Olga Kurylenko, was also trying to avenge the death of her family members by finding Lieutenant Orso. Both characters were also trying to stop an environmental company from taking over the water supply of Bolivia while killing two birds with one stone and trying to get their revenge through these actions.
"Another Way To Die" by Alicia Keys and Jack White of the White Stripes is the name of the song chosen for this Bond film. These two musicians may not have much in common, but working together they made a catchy theme song for this film. Keys gives the song elements of soul, while White comes in with a rock 'n' roll vibe, and together it is an explosion of eclectic sounds that goes perfectly with the opening credits of the film.
Director Marc Forster was an interesting choice for this film since his previous work consists of the films Stranger Than Fiction, Finding Neverland and The Kite Runner. Although the film was just under two hours, it was just enough to complete all the unfinished business from Casino Royale.
The movie does not contain as much meat as Casino Royale, but it was still an enjoyable film. Daniel Craig played a solemn Bond well throughout the film, and all in all the movie is a nice form of closure for Bond and his fans to finally move on from the somber ending of Casino Royale.
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Rachel Browne
posted 11/18/08 @ 10:51 AM CST
You didn't say if we get to see the Keys/White video that goes with the theme music.
If I go it will be just to see that on the big screen.
Can anyone let me know?
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