007 - Quantum of Solace

Watched the movie Quantum of Solace (QOS) this afternoon. The second Bond movie for Daniel Craig.

Firstly, for all of James Bond movie, I have always wanted to be like him after watching the movie. The only exception is Casino Royale. QOS has brought back the initial feeling again.

QOS is an all action packed movie right from the first second. If you are an action packed movie lover, this film is for you. The impression that Craig gave was an all out action hero. He will trail his enermy at whatever cost and whatever actions needed, even to the extend of disobeying orders. I like that attitude.

However, I feel that the actions are too fast pace. It is difficult to catch who is being hit. For example, the car chase between the Alfa Romeo and Aston Martin (driven by Bond). Both cars are black in colour. When one of the car falls off the cliff, I really do not know which one is it. The fighting scene is also fast pace. I guess this is the style when Craig is Bond.

But I do like the plot, the simple distinction between good and evil, the fighting scene is one of the best and prove that it is not easy to be a spy. People close to him continue to be victim of evil. But this time round, he manages to rescue at least the closest Bond girl. Something which I think the director is emphasizing.

Bond hands on approach also means that there is little room for gadgets. The only gadget that Bond has is a tracking mobile phone which I think is pretty outdated, as I have seen other movie with the same gadget. The other disappointment is the car, which is a Aston Martin and it only appears for less than 5 minutes in the beginning.

Overall, I think there is improvement in the overall package of 007 QOS. At least, the movie was shot in various locations. I hope the producer will continue to present a more gentleman Bond, who is able to leap from roof to roof.