the first movie was already bourne-ish.

I think the trailer looks cool, but could have been edited better. havent seen much of the new bond girls, but I think they are hot.

This post has been edited by QuickFire: Jun 30 2008, 09:34 PM

try here.

http://www.mi6.co.uk/sections/articles/bon...&s=qos&id=01943

Ignoring how bourne-ish it's becoming, the starting half-hour or so was really good. Halfway through though the action becomes rather workmanlike, and you cant fall back on the plot because it's underwhelming. By the end I still dont know what the hell is this Quantum organization about. Craig is good as Bond, but the bond girls while good looking (especially Olga) dont really hold your attention. Mads Mikkelsen played the sweaty, slimy ******* damn well in CR, Mathieu Amalric is about the same, except he's one-fifth of le Chiffe in terms of sweatiness, sliminess, and bastardness.

7/10. One more step towards Bourne, but two steps back from Casino Royale.

p/s: for comparison, the action in Bourne Ultimatum is superior to this.

This post has been edited by QuickFire: Nov 6 2008, 06:19 PM

Halle Berry was the worst! Yeoh was pretty bad too. Rosamund Pike was lovely, and Famke Janssen... now that's a real predator!

I quite liked Eva Green too, though aesthetics-wise it sometimes looked like she was a bit too perfect. I dont like that (though I am by no means saying she isnt hot!). But very good acting.

Gemma Arteton has very little screen time here. Olga is a beauty with a killer body to boot, but she lacks any real substance and her story isn't compelling enough (as is with the whole QoS story).

This post has been edited by QuickFire: Nov 6 2008, 06:17 PM

nothing is censored... though it sounded like there a small skip during the opening credits.

Speaking of the credits, I actually like the song (listened to it before watching) but it doesnt work as a Bond tune. I also dislike alicia keys' voice.

btw, ignore the review in today's The Star -- "... is a sequel of sorts to Casino Roayle". SEQUEL OF SORTS?? It's a direct frigging continuation!! I looked below and as expected... the reviewer was a female. Plus the review has spoilers. Just stupid.

This post has been edited by QuickFire: Nov 7 2008, 09:54 PM

forgot about that... from what I heard the whole sex scene is like 5 seconds anyway. Haha.

There wasn't a PG-13 before temple of doom.

It's become more Bourne-ish no doubt, but the unique Bond feel is still retained. This is better than that DAD dud anytime. Just bring aboard a director who has expertise in action movies (campbell is always welcome), a little less shakey cam, more dialogue and plot and the enxt can be a winner.

I'll be looking forward to Bond23 anyhow. It's probably gonna be a direct continuation again.

So.... you prefer Die Another Day? Watch Casino Royale. It's a great Bond movie, a great action movie, great movie period. The last third is a bit lackluster, but the last scene more than makes up for it. One of the best endings, ever! Always gives me goosebumps, that.

QoS isnt a great anything. But it's better than DAD.

You call Bond's fight with Greene 'epic'? Le Chiffe and Greene are, in essence, evil businessmen. They aren't supposed to be in a fist fight with anyone weighing more than a 12-year old prepubescent kid!

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I dont see "good in fist fights" anywhere. No where does it say a villain is good only if he's good in fist fights. Greene should have had his butt whipped within 5 seconds in his melee with bond. Le Chiffe was just a lot more like a slimy basterd. Greene on the other hand is no more than some middleman Bond (indirectly) kills in pursuit of higher goals.

This post has been edited by QuickFire: Nov 12 2008, 12:51 AM

I watched it a second time.

It's a good movie, that's for sure. Nothing spectacular, but solid enough. The editing and fist fights and that motorcycle chase might be straight out of Bourne, but the overall Bond feels is retained. I will be eagerly anticipating the next movie. 7/10.

My sister and mom kept saying how good looking Daniel Craig is (and I dont think they ever agreed on a thing before). Something to do with those blue eyes.

Mom: At first you see him he's ok lah... but after seeing him a few times, he's sooo handsome lah!

and Olga is one fine girl. Not too pretty. Not too b****y. Ngam ngam.