Quantum of Solace
Quantum of Solace

Quantum of Solace

2008Movie106 minEnglish

Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M interrogate Mr. White, who reveals that the organization that blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users70%
Director: Marc ForsterGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

James Bond, seeking revenge for the death of Vesper Lynd, uncovers a ruthless organization that is manipulating global events. He allies with Camille Montes to track down Dominic Greene, a businessman with ties to the organization, leading to a confrontation in the desert.

Critical Reception

Quantum of Solace received mixed to positive reviews. While Daniel Craig's performance and the action sequences were often praised, critics were divided on the film's darker tone, convoluted plot, and pacing compared to its predecessor, Casino Royale.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action sequences and Daniel Craig's commitment to the role.
  • Criticized for a plot that was considered overly complicated and less engaging than Casino Royale.
  • The film's grittier and more brutal tone divided audiences and critics alike.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's action-packed nature and Daniel Craig's portrayal of a more rugged Bond. However, some found the storyline difficult to follow and missed the charm and wit of previous installments.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Quantum of Solace', comes from a short story by Ian Fleming published in the collection For Your Eyes Only, though the plot of the short story is unrelated to the film.

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**High expectations harmed Quantum of Solace's reputation from the get-go but considering this film as the end of Casino Royale allows it to shine.** Many find Quantum of Solace a disappointing entry in the Daniel Craig Bond era, but I b...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Well, I loved the theme song, I honestly thought it didn't fit well with the Bond franchise (like the theme of The Living Daylights) but over all I really liked it as a rock song. And Olga Kurylenko I thought was a great Bond girl, plus ...
jw

jw

I'll make it quick. I watched this movie, and after some while I realised, I had seen this one before. It's so forgettable, you can skip it without loss. Expect disappointment if you do watch it. It's just a run-off-the-mill action flick...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Whilst there is certainly loads of action in this rather procedural outing for "James Bond" (a rather uncharismatic Daniel Craig) there is a real dearth of a substantial story. Picking up from "Casino Royale" (2006), this film sees our supe...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/quantum-of-solace-spoiler-free-review "Quantum of Solace is one of the biggest disappointments of the respective decade, holding a titanic drop in quality compared to it...
Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Decent Bond flick marred by ridiculous quick-editing**_ Bond seeks justice for the death of his woman in the previous film as well as those responsible for an assassination attempt on M (Judi Dench). The trail leads from mountainous n...
JPV852

JPV852

Probably liked this a bit more than the last time I saw this ('08 or '09) but still a sizable step down from Casino Royale, although I do appreciate that this is a direct sequel (whereas it seems most Bond movies are standalone). The plot i...
DanDare

DanDare

Quantum of Solace had to follow Casino Royale which rebooted the Bond franchise with critics as well as with some of the public with a youthful, angry Bond. Quantum of Solace starts 20 minutes after the events of Casino Royale with a fas...
John Chard

John Chard

If we refused to do business with villains, we'd have almost no one to trade with! Quantum of Solace is directed by Marc Forster and written by Paul Haggis, Neil Purvis and Robert Wade, suggested from the stories written by Ian Fleming. ...
Potential Kermode

Potential Kermod...

**It's a shame that they did this to the Bond films** It's upsetting for Bond fans that Eon productions ran away from the lively, fun formula that sustained the franchise for 40 years. What does it leave us with? Well - this type of Bond...