Die Another Day (2002) v Quantum of Solace (2008) v SPECTRE (2015) - Blu-ray Forum

zen007 · 10-02-2022, 12:55 PM

Like all Bond films, these have something to like in them too (aka positives). However, in a relative comparison with other Bond films, they fall short of the mark.

Which one do you prefer the least, pick your "worst" poison:

DAD (2002) - Brain numbing 2nd half.

QoS (2008) - Infamous for its editing and copying elements/style from not only other Bond films (GF - girl in oil, TSWLM - Bond lets the tie go, etc.) but also Bourne films.

SP (2015) - Comical anti-Fleming storyline where Bond and Blofeld are portrayed as brothers, yawn-inducing action sequences including the car chase, which is normally interesting in Bond films, headache-inducing score at times, a big budget film where $ could have been spent better, and so on.

L.J. · 10-02-2022, 01:00 PM

Quantum

DR Herbert West · 10-02-2022, 01:00 PM

Spectre

Winslow Leach · 10-02-2022, 02:33 PM

I like all three, but voted for DIE ANOTHER DAY.

StarWarsIsAwesome123 · 10-02-2022, 04:08 PM

Quantum I guess.

traths · 10-02-2022, 05:20 PM

Quantum of Solace

Cruel Angel · 10-02-2022, 06:54 PM

Quantum, easy.

moreorless · 10-02-2022, 08:34 PM

Die Another Day is basically a decent action intro followed by an aweful film, just a momument to every bad taste trend in blockbusters of that era.

Quantum really the editing isnt as Bourne like as I think people seem to remember, really only the opening car chase is along those lines. I think its main problem is it feels like its missing a bit of a middle act and perhaps that it copies Casino Royale a bit too much in style.

Spectre I think ends up being less than the sum of its parts and not fully able to merge the more down to earth Bond of the Craig era with Blofeld but does also have some great scenes in it, the section in Morocco up until they meet Bloefeld is one of the best of the Craig era for me as is meeting Mr White.

Gizz · 10-02-2022, 08:47 PM

Die Another Day however I have only seen it once.

Canada · 10-02-2022, 09:29 PM

Spectre

Doc Samson · 10-03-2022, 01:48 PM

Spectre

Roonan · 10-03-2022, 05:15 PM

Spectre.

The other two are fine.

Mister_Kidd · 10-04-2022, 01:01 AM

I have a confession. QoS is my favorite Craig Bond other than Casino Royale.

zen007 · 10-04-2022, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister_Kidd

I have a confession. QoS is my favorite Craig Bond other than Casino Royale.

In the poll, you are supposed to vote for your least favorite among the three (i.e. the worst one)

Mister_Kidd · 10-04-2022, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zen007

In the poll, you are supposed to vote for your least favorite among the three (i.e. the worst one)

Ahh, ok. Die Another Day then.

zen007 · 10-04-2022, 06:00 AM

DAD = Can be seen as a nonserious/escapist Bond film

QoS = Has a relatively different style

That leaves SP which is neither here nor there, magnifying its plot holes

Therefore, my least favorite (i.e. worst of the bunch) vote goes to SP!

unberechenbar · 10-06-2022, 03:44 AM

Die Another Day

sandman slim · 10-06-2022, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister_Kidd

I have a confession. QoS is my favorite Craig Bond other than Casino Royale.

Same movie. Seriously, Quantum is the second half of Casino. I always watch them back to back as a four hour Bond epic.

(And Die Another Day blows chunks.)

KManX89 · 10-08-2022, 08:19 PM

Quantum of Solace.

Gacivory · 10-08-2022, 10:25 PM

Spectre. Outside of the third act exposition dump, I think it’s a fun movie.

View Poll Results: Which one is your "least" favorite?
Die Another Day	13	28.26%
Quantum of Solace	16	34.78%
SPECTRE	17	36.96%
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10-02-2022, 12:55 PM	#1
zen007 Power Member Member since:Oct 2019 Location:Canada Trading Score:1	Die Another Day (2002) v Quantum of Solace (2008) v SPECTRE (2015) Like all Bond films, these have something to like in them too (aka positives). However, in a relative comparison with other Bond films, they fall short of the mark. Which one do you prefer the least, pick your "worst" poison: DAD (2002) - Brain numbing 2nd half. QoS (2008) - Infamous for its editing and copying elements/style from not only other Bond films (GF - girl in oil, TSWLM - Bond lets the tie go, etc.) but also Bourne films. SP (2015) - Comical anti-Fleming storyline where Bond and Blofeld are portrayed as brothers, yawn-inducing action sequences including the car chase, which is normally interesting in Bond films, headache-inducing score at times, a big budget film where $ could have been spent better, and so on.

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10-02-2022, 01:00 PM	#2
L.J. Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:163 Blu-ray collection:787 DVD collection:38 Blu-ray reviews: 137 Trading Score:50	Quantum

10-02-2022, 01:00 PM	#3
DR Herbert West Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:7	Spectre

10-02-2022, 02:33 PM	#4
Winslow Leach Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:261 DVD collection:96	I like all three, but voted for DIE ANOTHER DAY.

10-02-2022, 04:08 PM	#5
StarWarsIsAwesome123 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:246 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 34	Quantum I guess.

10-02-2022, 05:20 PM	#6
traths Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Saint Paul Park, MN 4K collection:140 Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:53 Trading Score:2	Quantum of Solace

10-02-2022, 06:54 PM	#7
Cruel Angel Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2009 Location:San Antonio TX 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:950 DVD collection:309	Quantum, easy.

10-02-2022, 08:34 PM	#8
moreorless Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2020 Location:UK	Die Another Day is basically a decent action intro followed by an aweful film, just a momument to every bad taste trend in blockbusters of that era. Quantum really the editing isnt as Bourne like as I think people seem to remember, really only the opening car chase is along those lines. I think its main problem is it feels like its missing a bit of a middle act and perhaps that it copies Casino Royale a bit too much in style. Spectre I think ends up being less than the sum of its parts and not fully able to merge the more down to earth Bond of the Craig era with Blofeld but does also have some great scenes in it, the section in Morocco up until they meet Bloefeld is one of the best of the Craig era for me as is meeting Mr White.

10-02-2022, 08:47 PM	#9
Gizz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:346 Blu-ray collection:1729 DVD collection:842 Digital collection:7 iTunes collection:54 Prime collection:45	Die Another Day however I have only seen it once.

10-02-2022, 09:29 PM	#10
Canada Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:223 Blu-ray collection:1096 DVD collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:41	Spectre

10-03-2022, 01:48 PM	#11
Doc Samson Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2021 Location:Lower Decks of the USS Cerritos 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:163 DVD collection:3 iTunes collection:41	Spectre

10-03-2022, 05:15 PM	#12
Roonan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2	Spectre. The other two are fine.

10-04-2022, 01:01 AM	#13
Mister_Kidd Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2019 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:683 DVD collection:319	I have a confession. QoS is my favorite Craig Bond other than Casino Royale.

10-04-2022, 06:00 AM	#16
zen007 Power Member Member since:Oct 2019 Location:Canada Trading Score:1	DAD = Can be seen as a nonserious/escapist Bond film QoS = Has a relatively different style That leaves SP which is neither here nor there, magnifying its plot holes Therefore, my least favorite (i.e. worst of the bunch) vote goes to SP!

10-06-2022, 03:44 AM	#17
unberechenbar Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2021 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:255 Blu-ray reviews: 216 Trading Score:3	Die Another Day

10-08-2022, 08:19 PM	#19
KManX89 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Nov 2019 4K collection:223 Blu-ray collection:629 DVD collection:126	Quantum of Solace.

10-08-2022, 10:25 PM	#20
Gacivory Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:533 Blu-ray collection:2965 DVD collection:138 Digital collection:21	Spectre. Outside of the third act exposition dump, I think it’s a fun movie.

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