Quantum of Solace. For starters, the title means nothing. It is taken from a Ian Flemming short story. However, that story has nothing to do with this movie, and it is possibly the least "Bond" story ever written. The entire thing takes place during a dinner party. There is no action, no violence, nothing. Literally, just someone telling Bond a story about a failed marriage. That pretty much tells you everything you need to know about this movie.
This thing is kind of baffling. It's not terrible, it's just not very good. It is very clear that there was a writers strike going on when this was made because the story is all over the place. There is potential for a good movie in here, but as it stands, especially following on the heels of Casino Royale, this just feels out of place.
We shall return in a few weeks with... Thunderball.
Criterion Year week 60: The Devil's Backbone
Criterion Year Week 59: Safety Last
Criterion Year Week 58: Anatomy Of A Murder
Christmas Special- Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas
Criterion Year Week 57: The Wages of Fear
Criterion Year Week 56: High and Low
Criterion Year Week 55: On The Waterfront
Criterion Year Week 52: Following
Criterion Year Week 53: The Game
Criterion Year Week 52: Harold and Maude
Criterion Year Week 51: The Killing
Criterion Year Week 50: Blow Out
Criterion Year Week 49: Sweet Smell of Success
Criterion Year Week 48: Five Easy Pieces
Criterion Year Week 47: Paths of Glory
Criterion Year Week 46: The Friends of Eddie Coyle
Criterion Year Week 45: Bottle Rocket
Criterion Year Week 44: Blast of Silence and a discussion about the lost beauty of the video store
Criterion Year Week 43: The Last Emperor
Criterion Year Week 42: Ivan's Childhood
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