Does Quantum of Solace get better with a second viewing? - Blu-ray Forum

Mike Z · 04-28-2009, 03:47 PM

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 · 04-28-2009, 03:51 PM

Ah, go get it...

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

Grevlin · 04-28-2009, 03:57 PM

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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...

Bluray_ne1 · 04-28-2009, 03:51 PM

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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 · 04-28-2009, 03:55 PM

Yes!!

Eagle_23 · 04-28-2009, 03:57 PM

Yes.

davcole · 04-28-2009, 04:03 PM

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 · 04-28-2009, 04:04 PM

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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 · 04-28-2009, 04:10 PM

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 · 04-28-2009, 04:15 PM

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 · 04-28-2009, 04:29 PM

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

.

benzgrl · 04-28-2009, 04:34 PM

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.

goodstuff · 04-28-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by demoni

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.

Yep.

edelgiud · 04-28-2009, 05:18 PM

I don't agree with 2nd viewing making it much better. I DID buy the blu-ray but I am still not finding it a good movie at all even after really trying hard to like the scenery, the villains, the girls, etc. I mean the girls weren't very spectacular or seductive at all and especially compared to the Casino Royale ones.

I feel it was too aimed at the current real world events being High Euro vs USD, not loving the French or South Americans (the villains), the green factor with water (with Oil not being important!).

To each his own James Bond taste I guess. Enjoy.

blu-mood · 04-28-2009, 05:35 PM

Yes, especially if on the heels of watching Casino Royale.

Brandon · 04-28-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by edelgiud

I mean the girls weren't very spectacular or seductive at all and especially compared to the Casino Royale ones.

You mean except for the fact that Olga Kurylenko is probably the hottest Bond girl ever? Don't make me post a google images shot of her and get myself banned

C-Knights · 04-28-2009, 04:33 PM

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

SkillzthatKillz · 04-28-2009, 06:29 PM

i enjoyed it a lot more the second time i viewed it, it's a great conclusion the casino royale/vesper story

04-28-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
Mike Z Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Virginia Beach Blu-ray collection:204	Does Quantum of Solace get better with a second viewing? 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.

04-28-2009, 04:03 PM	#7
davcole Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Cincinnati, Oh 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 146 Trading Score:9	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. Last edited by davcole; 04-28-2009 at 04:13 PM.

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04-28-2009, 03:51 PM	#2
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	Ah, go get it... Picture and sound alone make it a 100% buy, and yes it gets better with more viewings. IMO

04-28-2009, 03:55 PM	#5
franky8138 Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:5	Yes!!

04-28-2009, 03:57 PM	#6
Eagle_23 Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:780 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:22	Yes.

04-28-2009, 04:10 PM	#9
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	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.

04-28-2009, 04:15 PM	#10
cardiac161 Senior Member Member since:May 2008	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.

04-28-2009, 04:29 PM	#11
Fang Dangerchili Member Member since:Nov 2008	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 .

04-28-2009, 04:34 PM	#12
benzgrl Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Las Vegas, NV, USA Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:101	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.

04-28-2009, 05:18 PM	#14
edelgiud Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:366 DVD collection:186 Digital collection:32 iTunes collection:97 Trading Score:1	I don't agree with 2nd viewing making it much better. I DID buy the blu-ray but I am still not finding it a good movie at all even after really trying hard to like the scenery, the villains, the girls, etc. I mean the girls weren't very spectacular or seductive at all and especially compared to the Casino Royale ones. I feel it was too aimed at the current real world events being High Euro vs USD, not loving the French or South Americans (the villains), the green factor with water (with Oil not being important!). To each his own James Bond taste I guess. Enjoy.

04-28-2009, 05:35 PM	#15
blu-mood Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ridgewood, NJ 4K collection:121 Blu-ray collection:390 Trading Score:7	Yes, especially if on the heels of watching Casino Royale.

04-28-2009, 04:33 PM	#17
C-Knights Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:399	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

04-28-2009, 06:29 PM	#18
SkillzthatKillz Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	i enjoyed it a lot more the second time i viewed it, it's a great conclusion the casino royale/vesper story

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