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Quantum of Solace

What would you think of movie that starts from a few cars racing and some gun shots? That's how the new Bond started. Continuing from the ending of James Bond, Casino Royale, Bond was on his way to meet M, after capturing Mr. White. Quite a stunning action scene with Bond making a 360 degree turn while trying to get rid of his pursuers. And well, with extra excellent driving skill, Bond managed to kill his pursuers and meet up with M. The whole movie was about this organization, Quantum and to make it worse, the CIA and British secret agent know nothing about it. "The first thing you should know about us is that our people are everywhere," said Mr White. And that is when the first shocking truth hit M. Her bodyguard of 5 years and someone she trusted for 8 years was also part of this organization, trying to kill her. The movie was excellent in a lot of ways...with some flaws though. And the movie has left some unanswered details as well. As in where is Mr. White at the ...

Quantum of Solace review - Times Online

While waiting this weekend when I will go watch Quantum of Solace with my family members, I search for the review of the movies. Seems like Times Online giving it good review. I will update more reviews....while awaiting to watch and the post my own review soon. Here it goes ..... James Bond is back, and this time it’s mighty personal. Daniel Craig’s craggy agent picks up exactly where he left off in another bruising thriller that leaves you feeling both drained and exhilarated. There are hand-to-hand fights that make your eyes water and old-school stunts involving motorbikes, speedboats, jet fighters and expensive cars that give you whiplash just looking at them. Really, nobody does it better than the new 007. What makes Marc Forster’s film such an intriguing watch is that this is the first of the 22 Bond movies where the plot flows organically from the last instalment, and Quantum of Solace looks a far stronger picture for this rare continuity. Needless to say the plot is as forb...