Quantum of Solace

Ian Flemming would have been 100 years old when this film was released. It is the 25th Bond film and only the 2nd time a title was taken from a Bond short story instead of one of the novels.

A quantum of solace literally mean a measure of comfort. This IS what this movie is about. All the major characters seek a measure of comfort via vengeance.

You need not have seen the prequel to this movie to enjoy it, but it would help. Casino Royale was Daniel Craig's first appearance as 007 and we say a whole new kind of Bond. That character has more edge, more flaws, more grit, less sense of humor, and less charm. And, in my opinion, this movie continues the recent trend of not having new technology as part of Bond's aresenal. There is no Q, and that is a big part of what made the Bond films of the 60's and 70's so fun.

The Bond Girls in this film are however, true to form. Olga Kurylenko and Gemma Arterton both did a great job. I would not be surprised to see Kurylenko's character back in future stories.

If you get the feeling that this movie feels more like a Jason Bourne story there is a very good reason for that. Many of the same team worked on this picture's stunt scenes and second unit work. The similarities are very obvious.

Also obvious in this movie are the many continuity mistakes. Bond films have been famous for these since the huge Red Mustang Mistake in Diamonds Are Forever. How many can you spot? There are over 20 significant goofs.

Watch this movie AFTER you have seen Casino Royale.