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DVD Review: Quantum of Solace
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"For some reason Quantum of Solace, the most-recent outing of super-spy James Bond, got lukewarm reviews when it came out in theaters. I’m not sure why that was since I actually quite enjoyed it and even thought it was an improvement over 2006’s Casino Royale. Picking up right, more or less, where that previous movie left off, Daniel Craig once again stars as the new stripped-down and highly intense version of Bond the first movie introduced us to. He’s on a mission to not only uncover some shadowy, nebulous organization that specializes is toppling governments and exploiting natural resources but also to - although he doesn’t admit as much - to avenge the death of Vesper, the girlfriend he lost in the previous installment. The nature of the plot doesn’t really matter though. Quantum of Solace needs to be viewed as the second half of a single film, one who’s primary purpose is to introduce this version of James Bond and give him a mythos of his own as someone who is emotionally dama ... "
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"As we crack open fresh calendars for a new year, we’re treated to a predictable rash of blog posts: 2009 technology predictions. I’ve read a number of these, and prognostications about Microsoft buying Yahoo make me want to light my laptop on fire just to cure the boredom. As an anecdote to lame, ‘what’s the next Twitter?’-style tech prediction lists, I’ve decided to make a list 2009 tech predictions entirely inspired by movies. 2008 was the year in which widely available real-world gadgets were just as good as what James Bond had. Sure, Daniel Craig kicked some ass in Quantum of Solace, but his only real piece of tech was a phone with a camera and GPS! (Hope you got a good texting plan with that, James.) I predict this trend will continue in 2009. We’ll see even more real-world gadgets that used to be the sole domain of Hollywood special effects gurus. Sure, some of these technologies will require minor miracles to become a reality in the coming yea "
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"Make no mistake, 2008 was the year of the woman. From politics to multiplex, they were the most newsworthy. At the box office, week after week brought about stories about how, mother of all shockers, women enjoy going to the movies too. From summer “event movies” (usually an exclusive boys tree house where "No Gurlz Allowd"), to record-breaking such as best opening for a female director, women were the new black at the box office. In 2008: Twilight was the highest-grossing film opening by a female director (at $70 million); It received the second-largest advanced ticket sales, trailing only The Dark Knight; Sex and the City was the best opening ever for an R-rated comedy; The SATC gals also debuted as the fifth best R-rated film of all time; The film also bested Mission Impossible as the best debut of a film based on a TV show. Now, perhaps next year we can do the same with good movies. Sex in the City was the female equivalent of Iron Man, replacing magical gad ... "
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""Solace" is comfort in sadness, but what is "quantum"? Does it have something to with physics or outer space? That question was never answered in this, the new James Bond film, but there was a bigger one that I had: Why does this movie suck? It should have everything going for it. It's a direct sequel to 2006's brilliant Casino Royale, which was the first "artistic" James Bond. That movie treated Ian Flemming's creation as real person, and was backed by a great lead performance from Daniel Craig, while also being a great spy thriller and having a catchy theme song to boot. All this movie has is Craig and the theme song. I think the biggest problem is that beyond a few half hearted attempts at political commentary and characterization, the movie lacks any real ambition at being anything but another 007 programmer. It's as if they weren't trying. For one thing, I think that we can all agree that the relationship between Bond and M (Dame Judi Dench) has been pretty much played in the ... "
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Shaken Bond causes a Stir
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"written by: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Paul Haggis & Joshua Zetumer (uncredited) produced by: Michael G. Wilson & Barbara Broccoli directed by: Marc Forster When I heard that the Bond producers had signed on director
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Where's the plot?
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"I like the special effects and all the fancy cars, etc. but a James Bond movie without a good plot seems very strange to me. "
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"Let me be clear about this from the get-go: I do not hope for the disappearance of the professional critic. While I appreciate the role of the professional critic plays in helping some deserving movies get exposure, help people make entertainment (and other) decisions and more, the professional critic is not (and never really has been) the end-all-be-all voice. Everyone has always shared with friends their opinions and recommendations in the hallways at work and in other social situations. Sometimes those conversations will include comments like “Well the reviews were really good…” and then continue to point out that said positive review was either very right or very wrong. But now, in the age of social media, professional critics are not the end-all-be-all to an even greater extent. They are but one voice in a veritable cacophony of opinions and reviews that stem from mainstream media outlets, high-tier websites and someone’s personal journal. I got to thinking about this when I s ... "
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"Quantum of Solace is a good Bong movie, and that's it. It doesn't transcend or reinvent like Casino Royale. It's just fun and forgettable. In fact, I can recall nothing except Daniel Craig ("Defiance") continues to be good. Dame Judi Dench ("Notes on a Scandal") continues to be great. Stuff blows up and the girls are hot.Why am I a sucker for Sci-Fi channel originals? That may be something only years of therapy can uncover. But until then, I am so in. Kaw is set in a small town where the sheriff is putting in his last day. Then crows start going crazy and people start dying and the whole retirement party is put on hold. Most of the acting is really bad. But I fount it watchable. I even bought the explanation. However, the end wrapped everything up in a tidy bow and was sort of anticlimactic. Still, not a bad afternoon.As a warning, In Bruges is not a knee-slapping-side-splitting laugh riot as the trailer implies. It is funny, especially when Colin Farrell ("Pride and Glory") opens ... "
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Quantum of Solace - In Review
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"The rising action plateaus, a mini-climax occurs, and many are left complaining about a lack of "plot". Personally, I think some people should take some time reviewing the elements of plot. This story doesn't lack a plot, it is merely not the entire plot of a story on its own. Perhaps the end should have been a giant "TO BE CONTINUED..." to help all of the less than observant viewers grasp the reality that this film's plot is part of a larger storyline. Overall I greatly enjoyed the pace and action of the film. Perhaps I'm just an adrenaline addict, but the breakneck speed of events in this film was a welcome change of pace from other action movies I've watched. I also appreciated the more gritty and raw version of Bond. Casino Royale reshaped the image of Bond as a more human character with real emotions, even capable of love, and hate. Quantum of Solace built on this persona by showing Bond as being loyal to M, passionate about avenging his lost love, and capable of caring about ... "
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"Last week our Design team put in place a significant upgrade to Spout.com’s Trailers home page. The upgrade brings in a ton of additional content for each movie (when available, of course) that significantly expands each movie’s video footprint on the site. If you look at the trailers tab for A Christmas Tale you’ll see an example of what the upgrade looks like in its simplest form. The movie only has one trailer, which is shown right there with options on viewing quality to choose from below the screenshot. But then something like Quantum of Solace, you’ll see, has listed a bevy of behind the scenes featurettes and clips from the film in addition to the trailer. You could stick around there for quite a while if you were looking to get your Bond fix for the day. All of these enhancements - both in terms of quanity and quality of video content - are meant to make the user experience here on Spout that much better. Hope you enjoy. –Chris Thilk, Director of Marketing. Originally poste ... "
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