Quantum of Solace

[ack_bak]

Originally Posted by SDon1969

Checked it out last night for the first time, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I agree with some posts above regarding this movie feeling like the final, action-packed third act to Casino Royale. The next time I watch Quantum, I plan to watch it back-to-back with Casino Royale, I think that'd be the best experience for me...

This from a long time fan of all Bond films.

I watched CR last night, again, so I can watch QoS either tonight or tomorrow night.

[robertc88]

Originally Posted by Ben

The thread isn't being closed. If everyone could just agree that we are all entitled to our own opinions and to stop trying to force our own opinions down others' throats, then everything would be fine.

You folks need to practice yourself what you preach since the latest posts within the forum itself shows disrespect, questioning one's comprehension, etc. etc.

[TheZoof]

I agree that QoS is not a bad film but it just didn't blow me away like Casino Royale or other fine Bond films.

I agree with a lot of people saying that it felt more like a formula of Bourne or other spy films but that being said it was a well done film.

I purchased it and if you watch Casino Royale and then QoS back to back then I am hoping that it will be a great experience.

[gyrate]

I got it from Netflix last night. It's the first time I got a new release blu-ray that I didn't have to wait a long while for. I thought the film was brilliant! The image quality is as good as Casino Royale imho. Only thing I didn't care for was the theme performed by Jack White and Alicia Keys.

[Jmobie]

Originally Posted by TheZoof

I agree that QoS is not a bad film but it just didn't blow me away like Casino Royale or other fine Bond films.

I agree with a lot of people saying that it felt more like a formula of Bourne or other spy films but that being said it was a well done film.

I purchased it and if you watch Casino Royale and then QoS back to back then I am hoping that it will be a great experience.

This is exactly what I plan to do. I watched The Bourne Identity and Supremacy 48 and 24 hours, respectively, before seeing Ultimatum on opening night. It worked out to perfection.

[STARSCREAM]

This is a definite buy for me as soon as the price drops some.

[Gremal]

Originally Posted by robertc88

You folks need to practice yourself what you preach since the latest posts within the forum itself shows disrespect, questioning one's comprehension, etc. etc.

Well if you say that Olga Kurylenko's character has nothing to do with the plot, that's a major comprehension issue. It's VERY clear what her character has to do with the plot on every level and while you're welcome to post your opinions, if your opinions reveal that you lack comprehension skills you should fully expect to be called on it. It's nothing personal. Just about the movie and what is being said about it.

[tommyboy81]

I rewatched this last night and realised that the story didn't go in another direction like some have said when it first came out. Greene was just another stepping stone to get to Quantum just like Le Chiffre. At the end Greene spilled his guts about them so in the 3rd one hopefully coming out we'll see them get involved with Quantum

[David Craig]

I had seen Quantum at the theatre and it didn't seem as compelling a story as Casino Royale.

I picked up Quantum on Blu and watched it last night. My opinion of it rose a lot on second viewing. At the theatre, I missed some of the overall plot. I now understand the movie much better.

I guess I still think Casino Royale was better but I am happy that I own both.

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by David Craig

I had seen Quantum at the theatre and it didn't seem as compelling a story as Casino Royale.

I picked up Quantum on Blu and watched it last night. My opinion of it rose a lot on second viewing. At the theatre, I missed some of the overall plot. I now understand the movie much better.

I guess I still think Casino Royale was better but I am happy that I own both.

I couldn't get into the story at the theater. Guess because it was to hot and i had to keep leaving. Should have ask for another ticket for another time

[ack_bak]

Originally Posted by Gremal

It was maybe too complex and fast-paced for you.

In all honesty, I think this was a big problem with the film for many people. My sister in-law saw it at the theater and did not really like it. After I watched it, and really enjoyed it, I asked her why she disliked QoS and she told me that it was just all over the place and Bond just seemed angry

I then asked her if she saw Casino Royale and she told me "no".

My sister-in-law is college educated and is fairly intelligent but I think the movie was moving too quick for her and she did not have the proper context as to why Bond was doing what he was doing. And I think that same rule applies to some people in this thread that did not get the movie.

Because of the Bond movie cash I saw this movie with my father-in-law and four brother-in-laws and all of us got the movie and really enjoyed it. Nobody was disappointed. But all of us had seen CR several times and "got it".

[Banjo]

Originally Posted by ack_bak

In all honesty, I think this was a big problem with the film for many people. My sister in-law saw it at the theater and did not really like it. After I watched it, and really enjoyed it, I asked her why she disliked QoS and she told me that it was just all over the place and Bond just seemed angry

I then asked her if she saw Casino Royale and she told me "no".

My sister-in-law is college educated and is fairly intelligent but I think the movie was moving too quick for her and she did not have the proper context as to why Bond was doing what he was doing. And I think that same rule applies to some people in this thread that did not get the movie.

Because of the Bond movie cash I saw this movie with my father-in-law and four brother-in-laws and all of us got the movie and really enjoyed it. Nobody was disappointed. But all of us had seen CR several times and "got it".

Good post. I didn't have a problem following the movie as I already had seen Casino Royale. In fact, I took Bill Hunt's advice and re-watched it the week before seeing Quantum of Solace.

[Gremal]

Good point. I've seen CR about eight times and QoS twice, and I'm still finding new things in QoS that I didn't notice before.

[dobyblue]

While I thought the movie itself was good, even upon multiple viewings I still abhor Marc Forster's directing style for action. Yes the movie flows well from CR, yes Daniel Craig is a totally awesome Bond, yes there is plenty to like about this move...but YES for me it was almost ruined by the action shots right from the opening car chase when I thought I was watching Bourne on cocaine.

While I don't agree with this article, Maddox's assesment of Quantum of Solace (or Quantum of Phallus as he calls it) is pretty funny satire if you don't mind a bit of colourful speech.

Maddox - Quantum of Solace review - http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse....tum_of_phallus

HAHA!!

[pro-bassoonist]

From our studio agent:

‘Day One’ Blu-ray and DVD Sales Of 522,926 Units

LONDON, UK – High-octane box office blockbuster, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, has become the UK’s biggest home entertainment release of 2009 -- with sales of 522,926 units* on Blu-ray and DVD -- on its first day of release from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (TCFHE).

“Bond remains one of World’s largest and most successful film franchises of all time” said Anders Kloster, Managing Director UK, TCFHE. “Bond is as big as ever with the British public and the day one sales signify not only the consumer’s choice to purchase top quality entertainment but also a sign that the home entertainment industry remains strong.”

A worldwide box office phenomenon, QUANTUM OF SOLACE has broken countless records, including the biggest Friday opening of all time in the UK, and scored among the top 20 film openings of all time in 67 international territories.

Pro-B

[Scorxpion]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

From our studio agent:



Pro-B

Very Nice


Even of all criticism ,beliefs, and Opinions about Quantum OF Solace ,the result at Nielsen Video will be astonishing just wait for it.

[twill812]

Originally Posted by gyrate

I got it from Netflix last night. It's the first time I got a new release blu-ray that I didn't have to wait a long while for. I thought the film was brilliant! The image quality is as good as Casino Royale imho. Only thing I didn't care for was the theme performed by Jack White and Alicia Keys.

Agree with above post. No issues with the story or plot, I saw it as an continuation of CR. That damn opening theme was disappointing. I like both artist but it should have been a solo endeavor by Alicia Keys.

[Jmobie]

Originally Posted by twill812

That damn opening theme was disappointing. I like both artist but it should have been a solo endeavor by Alicia Keys.

It's got to be better than this.

[robertc88]

IMHO, the story/plot was thin. Also, The movie was overly reliant on the approach for the action sequences and it was quite clear it was his first attempt at action film making. Maybe call it "Quantum Of Speed"?

[doctorD]

Originally Posted by Ben

The thread isn't being closed. If everyone could just agree that we are all entitled to our own opinions and to stop trying to force our own opinions down others' throats, then everything would be fine.

OK...Ben is laying down the law. Love the avatar! You guys better look out!