There have been pretty mixed reviews to the movie. A lot of it, I think, stems from the hangover of the Bond played by Pierce Brosnan. The cool, 
classy, wise-cracking, martini-swigging character that Brosnan epitomised thru the last decade or so might make this newer raw Bond seem almost Neanderthal-ish in comparison. I disagree with the negative reviews only because I think Craig’s Bond has been a breath of fresh air for a character, whose portrayal by Pierce Brosnan, had almost outlived its time.
Just to clear any doubts - I loved Pierce Brosnan’s 007. But by the last installment, Brosnan was looking his age. Not to mention some of
the casting left a lot to be desired. Case in point – Halle Berry. I never really liked her and in Die Another Day I liked her even less. And Jonathan Pryce as the evil media baron… I mean… come on!
So what did I think of QoS? I liked it. Not loved it but liked it. Immediate reason for this is probably because I am a fan of the franchise. Reason #2 – Daniel Craig. Before Casino Royale had released, there was a lot of apprehension that Craig wouldn’t be able to live up to the character. I was one of the few
amongst my mates who felt that this guy was gonna be the one to give the edge back to the Bond character.
He proved me right with Casino and again with Quantum. I think DC will definitely end up doing more movies than Brosnan (4) atleast. (FYI Sean Connery did 7 and Roger Moore 8)
You know QoS could have done a lot better had they Bolly-fied it a bit. Y'know maybe include a few song and dance sequences. Like its Indian counterpart - Guru. No no… not that “I-love-
Dhirubhai” tribute by Mani Ratnam. Altho both movies had one common factor – the ever lovin’ Mithun “Look-at-my-Hips” Chakraborty.
classy, wise-cracking, martini-swigging character that Brosnan epitomised thru the last decade or so might make this newer raw Bond seem almost Neanderthal-ish in comparison. I disagree with the negative reviews only because I think Craig’s Bond has been a breath of fresh air for a character, whose portrayal by Pierce Brosnan, had almost outlived its time.Just to clear any doubts - I loved Pierce Brosnan’s 007. But by the last installment, Brosnan was looking his age. Not to mention some of
the casting left a lot to be desired. Case in point – Halle Berry. I never really liked her and in Die Another Day I liked her even less. And Jonathan Pryce as the evil media baron… I mean… come on!So what did I think of QoS? I liked it. Not loved it but liked it. Immediate reason for this is probably because I am a fan of the franchise. Reason #2 – Daniel Craig. Before Casino Royale had released, there was a lot of apprehension that Craig wouldn’t be able to live up to the character. I was one of the few
amongst my mates who felt that this guy was gonna be the one to give the edge back to the Bond character.He proved me right with Casino and again with Quantum. I think DC will definitely end up doing more movies than Brosnan (4) atleast. (FYI Sean Connery did 7 and Roger Moore 8)
You know QoS could have done a lot better had they Bolly-fied it a bit. Y'know maybe include a few song and dance sequences. Like its Indian counterpart - Guru. No no… not that “I-love-
Dhirubhai” tribute by Mani Ratnam. Altho both movies had one common factor – the ever lovin’ Mithun “Look-at-my-Hips” Chakraborty. I’m talking about that Goldfinger inspired 1989 masterpiece, which had Mithunda in & as "Guru" and Sridevi in all her gory costumed glory as the good girl gone bad. See the Bad Girl in action here. Rihanna, you ain’t got nothin’ on the Freedevi. 
Additionally, for great costume ideas, see here.
I’ve littered this post with pictures of some of the cool stuff in the film. Except for Olga Kurylenko…. She’s smokin’ hot! What a body! What a face!!! *sigh*
Additionally, for great costume ideas, see here.
I’ve littered this post with pictures of some of the cool stuff in the film. Except for Olga Kurylenko…. She’s smokin’ hot! What a body! What a face!!! *sigh*
Liked her in Hitman (not an Oscar winning performance to be sure) and I'm glad she got a chance to show off her acting chops a little bit in this one.
"I don’t think the dead care about vengeance..." - Commander James Bond, MI6
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Guess what! I am very heartened by your review. I loved DC in Casino Royale and I was so looking forward to QoS. But everyone came back bitching about how it does not have the martinis and one liners and the usual panache blah blah... I have not had the opp to go see it for myself.. and yes I am miffed at everyone who has! but this weekend it is then! I shall have my own review to talk about! But I don't think its gonna move beyond DC for a few days or nights!
well yeah there have been some negative reviews... some excesively so. I think you're gonna like it. Have fun watching it this weekend.
I saw the movie yesterday.. and I realised that if I watch it in isolation as a movie( without the Bond movie baggage)...it was a good flick. The action was more real.. like the way at places there was no background score... something ' bare' about the fights..
But Most of all...loved Daniel Craig. This chap talks less and acts more. He can act without dialouges...just by the cold stare in his eyes. Now however it might sound like a women head over heels with DC...but boy oh boy! for once here is a guy who is not afraid to be vulnerable...and is more real than usual fiction bond guys!!
So agree on your "watch in isolation" comment. Can't really blame people tho... i mean there ARE 22 prior movies to constitute baggage.
As for the action aspect, the 2nd unit director has done work on the Bourne trilogy hence the 'bare' essence of it all I suppose.
And there's your trivia for today :)
bond, for once not tryina bed the girl.he's like the carefree rebel, with the disdain down pat! the way craig plays it is so much more than brosnan's version.but i cant say he matches upto connery.maybe cause he's much too quiet. i mean, i loved the onliners! and the 'vodka martini, shaken not stirred comment' after all, thats how bond was supposed to be, right? the impish womaniser, alcoholic? :D
true but i think the film makers decided that they might as well go all the way in their attempt to make this set of movies as the story of Bond before he becomes that supercool superspy.
lol and he did bed the girl, he didnt even try all that hard... i mean only 007 could use "Help me find the stationary" as a come on line.
You know, I completely agree...yes, Bond has become a suave, cool character who is dressed to kill and full of witty repartees. But Daniel Craig does most justice the character as envisioned by Ian Fleming, in my opinion.
Am a huuuge fan too...seen every movie and read every book. At least twice.
Yes, I have no life. :D
y'know i think you're right on the money about Fleming's vision of the Bond character. I was reading about Bond on Wiki and it kinda confirms the thought even further.
Havent seen the older movies in a while now... was in Crossword last week and they had the entire DVD collection of 21 movies. Positively drooled...
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