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As said in the CZ:
I like the new Bond (by Craig) ... and have no issues with QoS' Bourne-3-like direction at all.
The action scenes were condense & powerful, and FAST. It seemed a bit too fast since some people in the audience were barely able to follow. I a sharp & fast mind is needed to be able to follow all the scenes.
Have also no issues with the absence of Bond cliches. Also the product placement wasn't as evident (except Ford) as it was in some past Bond movies.
So .. the only issue I have with QoS is the plot.
OK - it's a direct sequel of CR ... the story starts (Quantum assassins chasing Bond - who's driving Mr. White in the trunk) only few minutes after the end of the story in CR (Bond shoots & captures Mr. White).
So. the red line in QoS is Bond's vendetta - chasing people responsible for Vesper's death. Mr. Green is just a link - enabling Bond to get to those people (Quantum). OK, there's a female with the same object - wanting to revenge here father. To her Mr. Green also acts as a link. OK, Mr. Green is a villain with some vicious ambitions.
But what's my issue with the plot? It's just too shallow & a complete lost opportunity. C'mon. The had the best material ever: Bond full of rage, losing a sense of trust, being focused on his vendetta only - conflicting M constantly. What a material!! They could have done more.
CR was a better movie, yet QoS is definitely more powerful & loud. But as said by many: Bond is more than just an action hero. We have others lately to play this role (Bourne, Hunt etc).
Craig deserves more - since he is capable to play much more complicated characters. And his portrayal of a modern Bond is cool & hip.
I hope the 23rd Bond movie (the plot) will again be more up to Bond standards (like CR was).
And I hope the Bourne-3 direction won't be a direction Bond franchise is heading ...
I wish the Broccolli kids will give Tarantino an opportunity to direct the new movie. I'm sure in such case we would see many hommages to the old Bond movies, and many modern interpretations of classic Bond characteristics. And Craig is able to do that perfectly. And so is Tarantino as director.
I can't wait ...
Btw, to get more insight on Quantum of Solace check the Wiki article (especially the 'Development' part):
Quantum of Solace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I like the new Bond (by Craig) ... and have no issues with QoS' Bourne-3-like direction at all.
The action scenes were condense & powerful, and FAST. It seemed a bit too fast since some people in the audience were barely able to follow. I a sharp & fast mind is needed to be able to follow all the scenes.
Have also no issues with the absence of Bond cliches. Also the product placement wasn't as evident (except Ford) as it was in some past Bond movies.
So .. the only issue I have with QoS is the plot.
OK - it's a direct sequel of CR ... the story starts (Quantum assassins chasing Bond - who's driving Mr. White in the trunk) only few minutes after the end of the story in CR (Bond shoots & captures Mr. White).
So. the red line in QoS is Bond's vendetta - chasing people responsible for Vesper's death. Mr. Green is just a link - enabling Bond to get to those people (Quantum). OK, there's a female with the same object - wanting to revenge here father. To her Mr. Green also acts as a link. OK, Mr. Green is a villain with some vicious ambitions.
But what's my issue with the plot? It's just too shallow & a complete lost opportunity. C'mon. The had the best material ever: Bond full of rage, losing a sense of trust, being focused on his vendetta only - conflicting M constantly. What a material!! They could have done more.
CR was a better movie, yet QoS is definitely more powerful & loud. But as said by many: Bond is more than just an action hero. We have others lately to play this role (Bourne, Hunt etc).
Craig deserves more - since he is capable to play much more complicated characters. And his portrayal of a modern Bond is cool & hip.
I hope the 23rd Bond movie (the plot) will again be more up to Bond standards (like CR was).
And I hope the Bourne-3 direction won't be a direction Bond franchise is heading ...
I wish the Broccolli kids will give Tarantino an opportunity to direct the new movie. I'm sure in such case we would see many hommages to the old Bond movies, and many modern interpretations of classic Bond characteristics. And Craig is able to do that perfectly. And so is Tarantino as director.
I can't wait ...
Btw, to get more insight on Quantum of Solace check the Wiki article (especially the 'Development' part):
Quantum of Solace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
