Quantum of Solace may have suffered from events outside of its control, as well as being the follow-up to the much lauded Casino Royale, but it loses sight of the series’ ‘license to thrill’ mantra. As the shortest Bond flick ever made, Quantum of Solace also boasts a distinct but welcome lack of filler material and elaborate exposition. Judi Dench’s M delivers a memorable performance, too, as the moral counterpoint to Craig’s 007. Craig does a good job as an emotionally wounded Bond out for revenge after the events of Casino Royale. There are some things to like about Quantum of Solace. The movie’s editing, too, hampers its story and makes for a disjointed entry. It’s overstuffed with product placement, the film’s villain – Mathieu Amalric’s Dominic Greene – and theme song ('Another Way to Die' by Jack White and Alicia Keys) are largely forgettable, and its plot is messy. Quantum of Solace’s development was hit hard by the 2008 Writers Guild of America strike, which led to some of its biggest scenes being written and shot on the day they were filmed.Įven with those mitigating circumstances, Quantum of Solace isn’t a top tier Bond movie. Where to stream: Prime Video/MGM Plus (US), rent or buy (UK), Prime Video/Stan (Australia)Īn obvious choice for bottom spot, although some may consider that to be unfair. (Image credit: MGM Studios/Sony Pictures) Despite being impacted by the 2008 writers strike, Quantum of Solace is a hot mess.
