A View To A Killing Spree or Triggerfinger

[Blowfeld]

Blood-splattered Bond hits the target
Thursday, September 25, 2008

The first review is out and the verdict is that Quantum of Solace has more than a licence to thrill with violent, hard-hitting action sequences which have more in common with Rambo than Bond.

The film is the first ever Bond sequel, which follows straight on from where Casino Royale ended.

The film follows the grief-stricken spy (Daniel Craig) as he refuses to let the death of his lover Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) Live and Let Lie and goes all out to get revenge.

Craig's gritty performance comes in for praise. "The actor transformed suave Bond into a gritty killing machine in Casino Royale and here the violence is ramped up to Rambo proportions."

"Some might say Craig's portrayl of the spy as an increasingly cold, emotionless character is a brave move."

But it wouldn't be a Bond film, if he wasn't busy saving the world and this time round he must do battle with crime syndicate Quantum, led by billionaire environmentalist Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric).

This film is not as groundbreaking as Casino Royale. But it will kick the living daylights out of an rival action-hero franchise

Bond leaves a path of destruction in his lust for blood, which sees him racking up an impressive body count while the film deals with topical fears over climate change.

"More appropriate titles might have been A View To A Killing Spree or Triggerfinger. It's a miracle anyone survived filming long enough for Bond to kill them in the movie," says The Sun's reviewer.

But be warned if you haven't seen Casino Royale yet, now might be a good time to hit rent the DVD: "Newcomers may be confused by references to old characters and plot lines. Bond's long list of enemies also gets complicated."

Ladies hoping for a bit of raunch to sex up the screen will be disappointed to find out that Craig only has one quick nookie scene in the whole movie.

"Here the notches in his gun far outnumber the notches on his bedpost. Only once - sorry, girls - do we see Craig with his top off."

And while it may not top Casino Royale, this blood-stained Bond is sure to be a box office hit which will put the likes of The Bourne Ultimatum to shame.

"Forster has followed the standard sequel route of blowing up bigger stuff...This film is not as groundbreaking as Casino Royale. But it will kick the living daylights out of an rival action-hero franchise."


Find this story at http://www.metro.co.uk

[Blowfeld]

By THE SNEAK

EIGHT months after the name of the 22nd James Bond film was announced, The Sneak was still struggling to remember it.

The limp Quantum Of Solace just wouldn’t stick.

But all that changed after I went undercover to infiltrate a top-secret screening of the new 007 flick.

Daniel Craig’s second outing as the world’s most famous secret agent is something you won’t forget in a hurry.

The actor transformed suave Bond into a gritty killing machine in 2006 hit Casino Royale and here the violence is ramped up to Rambo proportions.

More appropriate titles might have been A View To A Killing Spree or Triggerfinger.

The Sneak would like to give you a figure on the body count . . . but it was impossible to keep score.

The film kicks off with Bond in the car chase of his life as his Aston Martin DB9 is pursued through the narrow cliff-top lanes of the Italian Lakes.

A Bourne Ultimatum-style rooftop chase follows, with the famous Palio Horse Race as a stunning backdrop.

The stunts look dangerous for good reason — they are.
Chase

One driver is still recovering from head injuries after crashing into a wall filming the cliff-top chase.

Another had a narrow escape after skidding off a cliff into a lake.

And Craig needed eight stitches in his face after a fight scene and he had the top of a finger sliced off.

It’s a miracle anyone survived filming long enough for Bond to kill them in the movie.

Solace is the first 007 sequel, it picks up directly from where Casino Royale left off.

Bond is out to get revenge for the death of his lover Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) at any cost.

But his path of destruction leads him to the discovery of a new threat to the world, crime syndicate Quantum.

With spies everywhere, even within MI6, they pose an even greater danger than his old arch foes at SPECTRE.

Quantum’s mastermind is billionaire environmentalist Dominic Greene (French actor Mathieu Amalric), who uses a campaign to save swathes of rainforest as a cover for his evil plan.

As Bond battles his new enemies we follow his journey from his promotion to 007 agent (one kill needed) in the last film to First Blood-style rampages.

However, newcomers may be confused by references to old characters and plot lines.

Vesper’s hold on Bond is not fully explained, nor is the return of Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini), Bond’s friend turned foe turned who knows?

Bond’s long list of enemies also gets complicated.

He is so reckless in his blood lust that the CIA agree to kill him when he threatens their dealings with a South American government.

One spymaster quips: 'If we refused to do business with villains, we would have no one left.'

Meanwhile, 007’s boss M (Judi Dench) says: 'Bond, if you could avoid killing every lead there is, that would be appreciated.'

He dryly replies, 'I will do my best' then heads off in designer suits to slay some more.

Things get so bad that M revokes his licence to kill.

Some might say Craig’s portrayal of the spy as an increasingly cold, emotionless character is a brave move. In The Sneak’s opinion, the old-style Bonds of Connery, Moore and Brosnan are too tame for 21st-century tastes.


Here the notches on his gun far outnumber the notches on his bedpost. Only once — sorry, girls — do we see Craig with his top off.

There are two sexy Bond girls in the curvy shapes of Camille (Olga Kurylenko) and MI6 agent Fields (Gemma Arterton).

But the only flash of flesh in the 105-minute movie is a very quick nookie scene with Fields.

The smartass quips and camp gadget-king Q have also been axed. And for the first time the immortal line �The name’s Bond, James Bond� is not used.

Topical environmental references abound, with baddies manipulating fears over climate change.

Though Bond’s carbon footprint would make Greenpeace activists cry. He goes from the UK to Italy to Bolivia to Austria, back to Italy, across to Haiti and finally to Russia.

The predominant colour here, though, isn’t environmental green — it’s blood red.

Which is a surprise since new 007 director Marc Forster is better known for more thoughtful films such as The Kite Runner and Finding Neverland.

Here Forster has followed the standard sequel route of blowing up bigger stuff.

Our hero writes off a fleet of cars, blows up a helicopter and military jetfighter, destroys a cargo plane and several boats and, well . . . you get the idea.

So this film is not as ground-breaking as Casino Royale.

But it will kick the living daylights out of any rival action-hero franchises.

Quantum Of Solace opens on October 31.

Find this story at the Sun

[Kristatos]

The Sun has released its review. As surly most of you have come to expected, the Sun's review is glowing.

Of course it is. Craig may describe himself as "the Guardian-reading Bond", but it seems very clear to me that the franchise is now aimed firmly at Sun readers, with its surly chav Bond blowing everything up.

[007]

The Sun has released its review. As surly most of you have come to expected, the Sun's review is glowing. Sure to be followed by a spate of full page QOS ads. Quid pro quo.

If anyone wishes to read it, it can be found here

The actor transformed suave Bond into a gritty killing machine in 2006 hit Casino Royale and here the violence is ramped up to Rambo proportions.

Yup. That's James Bond alright. A lunatic Rambo killing machine.

[katied]

"Hype" doesn't even begin to cover it And it's just a lame review all around.

[Mazer Rackham]

Perhaps now is a good time to start the official "We owe you an apology thread" for the Pro-Craig minions to man up an say they are sorry to all the DCinBers.

The people here have a very valid point. Bond is not a English Rambo alternative and M does not berate Bond about killing sprees.


You can still love Craig and if you want you can delude yourself into believing this is what Bond is supposed to be. But at least say your sorry to the fans of the books and classic film series.

[katied]

Perhaps now is a good time to start the official "We owe you an apology thread" for the Pro-Craig minions to man up an say they are sorry to all the DCinBers.

The people here have a very valid point. Bond is not a English Rambo alternative and M does not berate Bond about killing sprees.


You can still love Craig and if you want you can delude yourself into believing this is what Bond is supposed to be. But at least say your sorry to the fans of the books and classic film series.

*checks the weather report for hell* Nope, it's still hot.IOW they're not going to apologize and probably never will

[Kristatos]

The people here have a very valid point. Bond is not a English Rambo alternative and M does not berate Bond about killing sprees.

Agree with the first point,, but in the review it does actually say that Dame Judi Dench is furious with him, with some line about asking him to try and leave one of his leads alive.

[Kristatos]

Can we merge these threads? There's another one on the same subject in the General Discussions forum.

[Mazer Rackham]

The people here have a very valid point. Bond is not a English Rambo alternative and M does not berate Bond about killing sprees.

Agree with the first point,, but in the review it does actually say that Dame Judi Dench is furious with him, with some line about asking him to try and leave one of his leads alive.

I doubt she was calmly addressing him in a stern monotone voice, although I am fairly certain Craig responded in monotone.
My understanding from the Sun's review may be wrong.

He is so reckless in his blood lust that the CIA agree to kill him when he threatens their dealings with a South American government.

Meanwhile, 007’s boss M (Judi Dench) says: 'Bond, if you could avoid killing every lead there is, that would be appreciated.'

He dryly replies, 'I will do my best' then heads off in designer suits to slay some more.

Things get so bad that M revokes his licence to kill.

[The Sweeney]

Perhaps now is a good time to start the official "We owe you an apology thread" for the Pro-Craig minions to man up an say they are sorry to all the DCinBers.

The people here have a very valid point. Bond is not a English Rambo alternative and M does not berate Bond about killing sprees.


You can still love Craig and if you want you can delude yourself into believing this is what Bond is supposed to be. But at least say your sorry to the fans of the books and classic film series.

How can I say sorry to myself, as I'm a fan of the books (moreso than the films) and the classic film series....?

[carl stromberg]

Perhaps now is a good time to start the official "We owe you an apology thread" for the Pro-Craig minions to man up an say they are sorry to all the DCinBers.

The people here have a very valid point. Bond is not a English Rambo alternative and M does not berate Bond about killing sprees.


You can still love Craig and if you want you can delude yourself into believing this is what Bond is supposed to be. But at least say your sorry to the fans of the books and classic film series.

How can I say sorry to myself, as I'm a fan of the books (moreso than the films) and the classic film series....?

...and I think you'll prefer the books to this upcoming pile of old shite.

[bjmdds]

OK, the facts are coming in now. If this review is correct,then Quantum Of Solace most definitely has "Frankensteined"(taken pieces of) The Bourne Ultimatum, Rambo, and LTK, into a "short story" of pieces from other films and Eon is trying to pass this off to the public as an ORIGINAL concept! Craig's evolution in a Bourne-like Rambo is the final straw. Where is the 'refinement arc' mentioned by Eon when they started CR, whereby we would start to see the Bond we came to know? This is more WWE entertainment, ala Vince McMahan. than a Bond film, it appears. "The franchise will return" once Craig leaves and Eon realizes they have more here to worry about than invisible cars!

[Goldeneye]

Can we merge these threads? There's another one on the same subject in the General Discussions forum.

I merged a few of the on topic posts from the The BJMDDS General Discussion Thread.

[Harvey Wallbanger]

please let this review be total bs