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James Bond (Craig) is back in his 22 adventure on the big screen. This time around, Bond is out for revenge, after the death of his beloved Vesper. Bond is ruthless and cold, going after business man Dominic Greene(Mathieu Almaric) whos company “ Quantum” is set to become the leading oil distributors in the entire world. With the help of M and the other MI-6 agents Bond is sent across the world to try and take down Greene as well as solve his personal issues before he is out of a job.
The character of James Bond has beem through many adventures. As indicated above, 22 to be exact. He has been portrayed by some great actors over the years, including Peirce Brosnan and Sean Connery. Bond is known as the man who can score with the ladys and take on any challenge. James Bond is the man every little boy wishes he could grow up to be. As a child we are conditioned to believe that James Bond is the ultimate bad ass action hero. We are told to believe that James Bond can do it all. All children see James Bond as this action man, who can take down any bad guy. As we grow up we see the Bond films on a different light. We see them for the story. Bond has to take down the evil doers before they end up upsetting the natural balance of the world. Before there is a shift in power. The older Bond from the 60's and 70's became a cult classic. Then there was no room left for an original story, so they began to send Bond to bases on the moon. The silly thing about that is, the people bought it. Bond was the hero, the man that could score with any lady he pleased. Why is not possible that the indestructible James Bond could go to the moon? The concept was easily explained, easily side stepped and it was a hit to say the least. After you send the most powerful secret agent to the moon what is left for him to do. They kept Bond going, there are over 20 stories in circulation and even a few videogames with their own original stories. Eventually there would come a time where you run out of stories for a man built to take on the world. Then what, what option do you have at the point? Then it clicks, why not restart with a new actor and restart the story. That was the plan for Casino Royale, the same exact name of the original Bond adventure (which isn’t his movie). Casino Royale told the story of a new up and coming secret agent, who according to that film is not perfect. He didn’t go to the moon, but he took on a case that challenged his wits and made him think. They gave a man who even adults could admire for his faults, and not just a man we wished we could be. But a man that no one wants to be because of what it is he has to do. They hired an actor, whom they thought could handle the pressure. And he did, to be honest. He was brilliant, shocking, truthful, intense and fresh. Daniel Craig was able to offer something that hadn’t been seen in years. An emotional James Bond. Craig excelled and the Bond franchise took on a darker and more revealing tone. It was clear that there would be more to come.
Daniel Craig was not able to nail his performance in like he was able to last time. He was left searching for those powerful lines that he delivered in Royale, but they weren’t there. Bond was left ruthless and cold, no personality, no emotion like he had in Royale. It was set right after Royale and it was not even close to the quality. Bond was on a mission like usual, but unlike Casino Royale the reasons and anticipation were forgotten and we were left with the man who could do it all, the man who could kill anyone he pleased. James Bond was forgotten, but we were introduced to just a simple killer who was place in a film they titled James Bond and gave the 007 number to.
There were some highlights to go along with all the disappointments. It had action, if that is what you were looking for. It had beautiful settings to help the action. They had a story that reflects today’s society. They had James Bond giving himself to random woman and driving and wrecking expensive cars that most people will only dream of having. Most importantly, this film had the Bond name and that is all people need and they will be there. To make a bold prediction, the Bond franchise will go down from here, Daniel Craig will hang on for 2 more flicks and then they get rid of him the same way they got rid of Brosnan. Craig will be ridiculed, but please people do not forget when this happens that he was the man behind the incredible Casino Royale.
Here a couple quotes to sum up the frustration this film has left me with
James Bond: How long have I got?
Felix Leiter: Thirty seconds.
James Bond: That doesn't give us a lot of time...
This quote really serves up how cheesy this film was. They failed to deliver. Bond never really gave any lines that would chill or make you feel anything. I was constantly sighing and rolling my eyes, while hoping this film would give me something.
Dominic Greene: Be careful of this one, Mr Bond. She will not go to bed with you unless you give her something she really wants... but you make a fine couple - you are both, what is the expression? Damaged goods
This quote was probably the most eye rolling of them all. It just shows that James Bond is a pimp. Greene is telling the audience that Bond can get with the ladies. It was a quote that could have been changed and held more meaning. Greene is calling the girl a gold digger and calling Bond a pimp. A very uncalled for quote.
Quantum of Solace could have been a masterpiece. It could have been something to celebrate, the rebirth of the new James Bond, but they went back to the old James way, which is that he can take on anything. James Bond is now a superhuman in my mind.
4/10
