Does Quantum of Solace get better with a second viewing?

[Mike Z]

Hi everyone,

I wasn't a huge fan of Quantum of Solace when it came out in theaters but was wondering if it gets better with additional viewings. The reason I ask is because I have a $5 coupon from the Best Buy reward zone and I thought about picking it up since I have all the other Bond films from when they came out in the Ultimate Edition DVDs a couple of years back and figured I should complete the collection.

Thanks for any advice.

[Grevlin]

Ah, go get it...

Picture and sound alone make it a 100% buy, and yes it gets better with more viewings. IMO

[Bluray_ne1]

Originally Posted by Mike Z

Hi everyone,

I wasn't a huge fan of Quantum of Solace when it came out in theaters but was wondering if it gets better with additional viewings. The reason I ask is because I have a $5 coupon from the Best Buy reward zone and I thought about picking it up since I have all the other Bond films from when they came out in the Ultimate Edition DVDs a couple of years back and figured I should complete the collection.

Thanks for any advice.

I would have to say, "Yes". I wasn't that impressed with my first viewing. But I enjoyed it more the second time. I thought the editing was horrible in this one. Too much cutting and moving around. I couldn't see what was happening during most of the action sequences (opening car chase especially).

[franky8138]

Yes!!

[Grevlin]

Originally Posted by Grevlin

Ah, go get it...

Picture and sound alone make it a 100% buy, and yes it gets better with more viewings. IMO

I agree with Grevlin- +1 go get it...

[Eagle_23]

Yes.

[davcole]

Yes!!

A second viewing helps you follow the plotline more and you'll also discover the growth of Bond's character from the beginning to end.

[demoni]

Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

I thought the editing was horrible in this one. Too much cutting and moving around. I couldn't see what was happening during most of the action sequences (opening car chase especially).

I totally agree! I'm a huge 007 fan, and I really liked Casino Royale. But I was very dissapointed with Quantum when I saw it in theatres. Not much Bond left... It's a plain action movie.

Haven't bought the Blu-ray yet, mainly because of my dissapointment, but also because I'm sure there will be a 2-disc special edition of this like they did with Casino Royale.

[Brandon]

See, I liked it a lot in the theater, and couldn't wait to buy it on blu. Watched it again, and it was pretty good...not gonna say I was disappointed exactly on second viewing, but I probably could have just rented it. But I'm not sorry I bought it because the PQ and AQ are demo material.

[cardiac161]

Yes, get QoS.

I saw it in the theatre and actually fell asleep as it was hard work day for me. Didn't think much of it plus my gf, who had high regard for Casino Royale, didn't like it.

I watched it on BD and was quite surprised how good (not as good as CR though) was.

[Fang Dangerchili]

I like this movie better than casino royal. I felt the card game in the third act bogged the movie down. Also it had the lamest car chase scene (or lack there of) of any bond film i can think of except moonraker .

[demoni]

Originally Posted by Fang Dangerchili

Also it had the lamest car chase scene (or lack there of) of any bond film i can think of except moonraker .

HAHA, the stupid pigeon in Moonraker... How lame is that?

[C-Knights]

I would go and get, I missed it in the cinema but got it on day one on blu, the PQ and AQ are awesome, a must buy IMO

[benzgrl]

It's probably the best if you watch it right after watching Casino Royale. QofS is a continuation of CR and takes place just a few hours after CR ends.

And it gives a finality to the story of his pain over Vesper and heals Bond from the vengeance that is eating away at him. In the end, he has closure and doesn't end up killing the last guy.

It's the only reason I will own QofS (when the price drops ), in my opinion it's not a good stand alone movie, it actually almost lost me when I went to see it, but I really liked how it ended. And I was glad I refreshed my memory by seeing CR before I went to see QofS.

So yeah, if you liked the story of CR, not just the action, it's well worth to have.

[raskal66]

I had attempted this as well. I saw it in the theater and was quite disappointed. Not because of the Bond as Bourne thing (I kind of like that as a temporary change of pace), but because the evil plot just seemed so lame to me IMHO.

After it came out on Blu, I had read endlessly on here about how it's better on a second viewing and the PQ and AQ make it a worthwhile purchase.

I couldn't even make it through the second time. The plot was still too lame for me and now I knew how it ended as well so I shut it off. The PQ and AQ didn't even factor into my judgment because a turd that looks and sounds good is still a turd.

Rent it or Netflix it and if you still like it, then buy it. That's my advice because like you I wasn't impressed in the theater and if I was thinking about dropping real cash on it, I would have to like it first.

[TTC1984]

It does get better with repeat viewings, on account of you'll be going back with lowered expectations.

Agree that the editing sucks though.

[killerbee]

I think its better the 2nd time because of the above mentioned editting of the sequences. It slows down a bit in your head because you know whats happening better.

[Gremal]

Yes, and the 3rd and 4th and 5th and 10th.

[david2189]

watch quantum of solace straight after watching casino royale and you'll love it

[ScarredLungs]

Originally Posted by david2189

watch quantum of solace straight after watching casino royale and you'll love it

That is what I did. It makes the movie a lot more enjoyable.