QUANTUM OF SOLACE (2008) (***1/2)

13 11 2008
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Bond is back in the franchise’s first straight sequel. This film picks up right where the last one left off with a dizzying car chase sequence. Those who did not see CASINO ROYALE might be lost from the start in this adrenaline-high action flick. Bond fans looking for a lighter installment will be disappointed, but those who fancy the edgier Bond films such as FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE or FOR YOUR EYES ONLY will really enjoy how the franchise is slowly developing the character.

At the end of CASINO, Bond (Daniel Craig) sought revenge on those that killed his beloved Vespa by gunning for secret organization bigwig Mr. White (Jesper Christensen, ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS). MI6 head M (Judi Dench, MRS. BROWN) is concerted that 007 is now blinded by rage and will go to any extreme to find those behind the conspiracy. Following leads, he trails environmental exec Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric, THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY), whom is involved in a shady deal with exiled Bolivian general Medrano (Joaquin Cosio).

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