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List Price: $34.98 | | Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Salesrank: 2319
Released: March 24, 2009 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 03/24/2009 Run time: 107 minutes Rating: Pg13
Description of Quantum of Solace (Two-Disc Special Edition):
Daniel Craig hasn't lost a step since Casino Royale--this James Bond remains dangerous, a man who could earn that license to kill in brutal hand-to-hand combat… but still look sharp in a tailored suit. And Quantum of Solance itself carries on from the previous film like no other 007 movie, with Bond nursing his anger from the Casino Royale storyline and vowing blood revenge on those responsible. For the new plot, we have villain Mathieu Amalric (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly), intent on controlling the water rights in impoverished Third World nations and happy to overthrow a dictator or two to get his way. Olga Kurylenko is very much in the "Bond girl" tradition, but in the Ursula Andress way, not the Denise Richards way. And Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright, and Giancarlo Giannini are welcome holdovers. If director Marc Forster and the longtime Bond production team seem a little too eager to embrace the continuity-shredding style of the Bourne pictures (especially in a nearly incomprehensible opening car chase), they nevertheless quiet down and get into a dark, concentrated groove soon enough. And the theme song, "Another Way to Die," penned by Jack White and performed by him and Alicia Keys, is actually good (at times Keys seems to be channeling Shirley Bassey--nice). Of course it all comes down to Craig. And he kills. --Robert Horton
Quantum of Solace (Two-Disc Special Edition) Reviews:
finding some solace in revenge . . . 
2009-12-12 - In a fascinating move, Quantum of Solace (2008) picks up where Casino Royale (2006) left off. Daniel Craig in his second outing as James Bond, attempts to uncover more information about the mysterious Quantum organization that plagues the British government, and nearly cost him his life. Quantum provides more of the frenetic action, violence, and breakneck pursuits seen in Casino Royale. Daniel Craig is simply the most physically capable Bond ever, and once again his athletic talents are pushed to levels generally reserved exclusively for action stars.
More than just a physical specimen who can fill out a tuxedo perfectly, Craig is a talented actor. That is not to say he has the same refinement, charm, and aplomb, of some of the previous Bonds. With some rough, jagged edges, Craig's Bond doesn't quite fit the ideal for the sophisticated gentlemen. In his two stints as 007, Craig has successfully handled some enormous challenges. Besides enduring intense physical trials, Craig's Bond has faced his most intense personal crisis in decades.
In Quantum of Solace, after a pair of dramatic chases, one involving cars, and one on foot, Bond is off to Haiti following a lead. After dispatching an assassin to meet his maker, he encounters Camille Montes (Olga Kurylenko), who eventually leads him to primary villains Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric) and General Medrano (Joaquin Cosio). Bond gains intelligence about some members of Quantum at an opera house in Austria, but is forced to seek help from Rene Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini), after being abandoned by MI6. From there, the pair are off to Bolivia, where Bond teams up with Camille, though unfortunately his contact Strawberry Fields (Gemma Arterton), and Mathias both fall victim to Quantum.
The film does flame out a bit in the later stages, as Bond survives an attack while flying a plane, by making a most unrealistic parachute descent. In one of the most ridiculous schemes since Moonraker, Bond discovers that Greene is restricting Bolivia's water supply! Really now, they can't be serious? Ms. Fields demise, is a worthy homage to Shirley Eaton's final repose in Goldfinger. The film's finale is exciting and explosive, but hard to swallow, as an entire hotel becomes a raging inferno in minutes. Bond completes his mission in Russia, tracking down Vesper Lynd's ex-lover, a member of Quantum, whose specialty is compromising women. Stana Katic (TV's Castle) makes a cameo appearance.
Although one of the shortest Bond films, Quantum of Solace is so action-packed, that it seems longer than 105 minutes. Dominic Greene is a major disappointment as one of the least imposing lead villains in the entire series. While Mathieu Amalric may have been a questionable choice, Olga Kurylenko is one of the most strikingly beautiful women ever to play the female lead in a Bond film. Kurylenko is a talented actress, and hopefully this performance will open some prime opportunities for her.
Directed by Marc Forster, Quantum of Solace has some missteps, but is solidly entertaining. Bond's relationship with M (Judi Dench) warms up a bit, as her trust in him increases. With most of the loose ends wrapped up, and Daniel Craig putting his imprint more firmly on the role of Bond, it is interesting to contemplate where the franchise may go from here. The film looks fabulous on blu-ray, and the DVD has an ample array of extras.
Numerous short Blurry choppy action sequences 
2009-12-10 - I am unsure of how many persons read these things, but I hope they read some of the NEGITIVE ONES before "wasting their money". These are harsh terms but Quantum of Solace was a complete disaster. i HAVE COLLECTED all of the Bond videos but this one is not up to par. All most all of the "action scenes" were so blurry and played back at such a high speed to simulate struggles they were unwatchable. Who was the director and firm editor that they would allow blurry scene in 40% of the movie? I will say no more, rent it maybe, buy it never!!!
Plain Awful
2009-12-07 - After seeing Casino Royale I couldn't wait to see Quantum of Solace. However, the work schedule prevented me from seeing it in theatres, and the Blu-Ray price kept me from purchasing it until 'Black Friday'. Thank God I didn't pay full price for this awful movie.
Craig is still good as Bond and so is Dench as M. The story would have been passable if only you could watch the movie. The cuts were so fast and frantic it was worse than reading Poe's the Tale Tell Heart. The movie just raced past you and yet had the arrogance to think that as the Bond viewer it was your problem to keep up.
Not.
The look of the film is superb and you are relieved to see the Dench parts because the camera is allowed to sit on a tripod and be still. The director of this film should have been given the boot after the first day's dailies and the producers who say that they take so much care must have taken a holiday and left the decision making up to people who thought that Michael Bay needed some competition.
Unfortunate. The silent action scene at the opera in the restaurant/kitchen was inspired however it was so confusing that you were left not caring. The Bond girls were also uninteresting. The 'tough' Bond girl was reduced to cowering in a corner after offing a bad guy. Hard to believe? Well, like a lot of this non-viewing Bond experience, who cares.
When the next Bond film comes out I'll wait for the dollar show, and I certainly will wait before I lay down money for a 'new' Bond (Craig) Blu Ray.
Quantum of disappointent 
2009-12-05 - I was really expecting to like this film. To give you a context, I'm not one of those people who love the old Connery/Moore Bond films and hate the new Bond (ala Casino Royale) movies. I actually loved Casino Royale! Quantum of Solace had the potential to be just as good as Casino Royale but they blew it. Yes, the action was awesome. The first 30 minutes were probably some of the most exciting scenes put on film, right up there with any Bourne movie. Sadly, there was no effort put into the plot. Without going into any spoilers...I can say that I was thorough disappointed with the ending. I sat there and thought to myself: That's it?! That's what the Quantum orginization was all about?
In summary, great action, good acting, bad plot. Worth renting and pay per view, but not worth buying at $20. If you're a big Bond fan like I am and can get it for half that price, then it would probably be worth owning just for the action sequences.
Quantity of Something
2009-11-29 - Don't waste your DVD purchase dollars on this one. If you missed it in the theaters you did not miss a Bond movie. No gadgets. No fun. No "Bond, James Bond". He doesn't even say "Shaken not stirred". The producers/directors decided instead of trying out their approach with their own creation, decided to steal someone else's creativity. Oh, by the way their creativity isn't their own either; Watch a Bourne Identy movie. Better story, better action, and filmed better too.
Where's the Bond?
