Quantum of Solace may have suffered from events outside of its control, as well as being the follow-up to the much lauded Casino Royale, but it loses sight of the series’ ‘license to thrill’ mantra. And as the shortest Bond flick ever made, Quantum of Solace also boasts a distinct but welcome lack of filler material and elaborate exposition.
Judi Dench’s M delivers a memorable performance, too, as the moral counterpoint to Craig’s 007. Craig does a good job as an emotionally wounded Bond out for revenge after the events of Casino Royale. There are some things to like about Quantum of Solace. The movie’s editing, too, hampers how its story plays out and makes for a disjointed entry in the series. It’s overstuffed with product placement, the film’s villain – Mathieu Amalric’s Dominic Greene – and theme song ('Another Way to Die by Jack White and Alicia Keys) are largely forgettable, and its plot is messy. Quantum of Solace’s development was hit hard by the 2008 Writers Guild of America strike, which led to some of the film’s major scenes being written and shot on the day they were filmed.Įven taking those mitigating circumstances into consideration, however, Quantum of Solace isn’t a top tier Bond movie. (Image credit: MGM Studios/Sony Pictures)Īn obvious choice for bottom spot, perhaps, though some may consider it be slightly unfair.
