What Do The Critics Say?

"Quantum is still better than all but a few of the Bond offerings of the last 30 years. As Kurylenko tells 007, "There's something horribly efficient about you." Amen." Christopher Orr NEW REPUBLIC "A fantastic ride, but here's hoping that when James Bond returns, he can stir us while enjoying a shaken martini or two." Michael Smith TULSA WORLD "Revenge is a dish best served with bullets, high explosives and giant rolling flameballs. In Quantum of Solace, James Bond orders the revenge buffet, deluxe." Kyle Smith NEW YORK POST "Whiplash editing, a sharp script and a careful expansion of what made Casino Royale such a winning hand means that 007 is in as good as shape as he was back in 1964." Tim Evans SKY MOVIES "It's an action movie, it does a fine job updating Bond for the present, and it doesn't dumb him down in the process. The movie rocks. Loved it. Those who leave the theatre bored might want to have their pulses checked." Christopher Smith BANGOR DAILY NEWS "Daniel Craig clearly owns Bond in Quantum of Solace: but it's the relentless pace, the quality of art direction and production design: in fact, director Marc Forster's sheer technical ambition, which raise the bar and make this one of the most remarkable action films ever made. One of the most remarkable action films ever made." Fionnuala Halligan SCREEN INTERNATIONAL

"Forster has cranked the action up to 11: and in some cases, 12. The lights have barely dimmed before we're hurled straight into Bond threading the Aston along a dusty mountain road, scattering pursuers with machine-gun fire, screeching and swerving around oncoming tractors, skidding motorcyclists, fist-shaking locals." Andy Lowe TOTAL FILM "Great looking film with great action scenes and some classic Bond dialogue which all in all make this a great addition to the franchise and it deserves to be a massive hit." HEART 106.2 "A brilliant, breathless action romp. Daniel Craig is electrifying." Mark Adams UK DAILY MIRROR "James Bond is back and he's pissed." Chris Laverty MANSIZED "A pacy, visually imaginative follow-up to the series relaunch." Kim Newman EMPIRE MAGAZINE "Quantum of Solace is not only the perfect Bond movie, it's the best Bond movie ever, period. It has everything a Bond film must have and more: Cars, cocktails, airplanes, boats, cocktails, smart hot girls, evil baddies, slimy baddie sidekicks, cocktails, and gadgets. Yes, the new Bond has some really cool gadgets in it." Jesus Diaz GIZMODO (AUSTRALIA)

Synopsis

Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M interrogate Mr White who reveals the organisation which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined. Forensic intelligence links an MI6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille, a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene, a ruthless businessman and major force within the mysterious organisation. On a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, Bond discovers that Greene, conspiring to take total control of one of the world’s most important natural resources, is forging a deal with the exiled General Medrano. In a minefield of treachery, murder and deceit, Bond allies with old friends in a battle to uncover the truth. The race is on to unravel Greene’s sinister plan and stop 'Quantum'.

The Verdict "Duh!! This isn't a Bond for fans who are stuck in a time warp, believing right up to their final breathe that there was, has and always will be only one Bond and that was Sean Connery. Give me a break. This is the Bond they all hoped to be, wanted to be and, probably dreamed of being. It's time to move on. It's time to give credit where credit is due. Daniel Craig is Bond. There can be no arguement about it. He's the Bond we always wanted. A Bond who's not only licenced to kill, but licenced to thrill. What thrilled baby boomers in earlier Bond films no longer applies by todays standards. The fans want more. Expect more. And believe me, they'll get it with the latest 007 adventure, "Quantum Of Solace. This is a film that will truly thrill fans and, those who loved recent films as: "Vantage Point", "Taken" and the frenetic action packed, possibly final edition in "The Bourne" trilogy, "The Bourne Ultimatum". In 1964's Goldfinger, actor Sean Connery uttered those famous words, when as Bond he was asked how he wanted his Martini: "Shaken, not stirred." In 2006's "Casino Royale", Daniel Craig uttered: "Do I look like I give a damn?" In "Quantum Of Solace" he takes that even further. He doesn't care what's in his drink, as long as it helps him sleep. Helps him in someway to escape his memories of Vesper. Now nothing matters except revenge. Craig is in top form. His 007, a 'Bond on the edge', hasn't been shaken by Vesper's death; he's been hit by an emotional sunami and he'll do anything, at any cost, to find those responsible. He's ferocious in his pursuit teetering on the edge of going rogue. While the twenty second edition in the Bond franchise roars along at almost Formula 1 pace, there is, amongst the endless action, moments when viewers will have their "Quantum Of Solace." Chases on land, sea and air and an explosive ending makes this a 'must see' for any Bond fan. Very recommended. 4 1/2 STARS." Two Main Players Daniel Craig has been hailed as one of the finest actors of his generation on stage, screen and television. Daniel Craig is 007 Agent James Bond of the British Secret Service MI6. Craig returns to the role following his highly acclaimed debut in 2006's "Casino Royale", the highest grossing film in the history of the 007 franchise. Craig was born in Chester and brought up in Liverpool, leaving there to join the National Youth Theatre in London at the age of seventeen. He continued his training at the prestigious London Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 1991. Craig made his film debut in 1992 in the South African boxing drama "The Power Of One" but came to the attention of critics and casting directors in the much lauded 1996 television drama serial "Our Friends in the North", playing the role of Geordie Peacock. In 1998 he played the role of George Dyer, painter Francis Bacon’s working class boyfriend, in John Maybury’s powerful biopic "Love Is The Devil". In 2000 he was recognised as one of European Films’ "Shooting Stars". This was followed by roles in the Hollywood blockbuster "Lara Croft Tomb Raider", in which he played Lara Croft’s boyfriend, the ensemble black comedy "Hotel Splendide" and "The Trench", written and directed by acclaimed author William Boyd. In 2002, Craig starred in Sam Mendes’ film, "The Road To Perdition, receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal of Connor Rooney, the troubled son of crime boss John Rooney, played by the late, great,Paul Newman. The following year he starred in "The Mother", a powerful drama directed by Roger Michell in which he played a young man who has an affair with a sixty year-old woman. This was followed by the role of Ted Hughes, starring opposite Gwyneth Paltrow, in "Sylvia" about the lives of poets Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath. In 2004, Craig took leading roles in "Enduring Love" directed by Roger Michell, adapted from Ian McEwan’s novel, and "Layer Cake" Matthew Vaughn’s successful directorial debut about the contemporary criminal drug scene. "A Bond film is a big piece of machinery, to get it going takes a lot of momentum and a lot of pushing." Olga Kurylenko stars opposite Daniel Craig as Camille, a woman focused on avenging the murder of her family. Kurylenko’s early career was established in France, giving her debut lead performance as Iris in Diane Bertrand’s "L'Annulaire". This was followed by a role starring alongside Elijah Wood in "Paris Je T'Aime", an independent film in which a cooperative of acclaimed international directors told their stories of Paris. In 2006, Kurylenko played Sofia in Eric Barbier’s acclaimed thriller, Le Serpent, co-starring with French luminaries Yvan Attal, Clovis Cornillac and Pierre Richard. Whilst training as an actress, she also achieved success in the worlds of fashion and beauty: working in Paris, Milan, New York and London. By the age of 18 she had graced the covers of magazines such as Vogue and Elle. Kurylenko took her first English-speaking role last year in the film adaptation of the graphic novel, "Hitman", directed by Xavier Gens, produced by Luc Besson and starring Timothy Olyphant. She is currently starring alongside Mark Wahlberg in John Moore’s "Max Payne". "I don’t think Camille is a typical Bond girl. She is one of the only Bond girls in the history of the films who does not sleep with Bond! Camille is a strong character, she knows what she wants and she is determined." Exotic Locations & More The production was based at historic Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, UK, just outside London. Pinewood has become synonymous with the James Bond films over the years. All but two, "License To Kill" & "Goldeneye", have been filmed there. The production used the world famous 007 stage and five other sound stages to build the interiors of over fourteen different sets over the six month shoot. Bruneval Barracks, Montgomary Lines in Aldershot doubled for snowy Moscow. The Barracks were re-opened by Field Marshall Montgomery in 1965 but date back to 1850. Bodyflight, the UK’s first and world’s largest skydiving wind tunnel in Bedford was used by the visual effects department to film James Bond and Camille during their freefall from the DC3 plane in Bolivia. The Reform Club in Pall Mall, London, was the location used as the government building where the foreign secretary reprimands M for Bond’s wild behaviour and instructs her to take Bond off Mr Greene’s trail. The locations in Panama City doubled for the streets and buildings set in Bolivia. The company moved to Colon to continue shooting the scenes set in Bolivia. A massive renovation was implemented by the films production team at the chosen locations in and around Colon. The aerial sequence was shot in the arid mountains of Baja California, Mexico. A crew of sixty six, led by 2nd Unit Director Dan Bradley, filmed for seventeen days from a small airport near the town of San Felipe. The airport is operated by the local military who maintain a strong presence in the region to deter drug traffickers. Northern Chile brought the wide open barren landscapes envisioned by director Marc Forster to serve as water starved Bolivia. The ESO Paranal (the European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere) was used to shoot the exterior scenes set at Perla De Las Dunas in Bolivia. Set at an altitude of six thousand feet, the observatory is built into the crest of a mountain bordering the southern extremity of the Atacama desert. Usually occupied by no more than 20 astronomers, ESO welcomed the three hundred strong crew. Surrounded by turquoise sea, Torre di Talamonaccio in Tuscany was used for Mathis's villa. The privately owned residence is a stone building dating back to 1000AD and was originally built as a fort to protect the mainland. The Opera House scene, where Bond discovers Greene in a secret meeting with some of the world’s most powerful players, was shot over two weeks of night shoots at the Bregenz Festival House in Austria. James Bond was filmed above the famous set built for the 2007/8 production of Tosca. The highly anticipated opening sequence of the film was shot by the second unit over eight weeks in three different locations in Italy. Lake Garda, in Northern Italy, marked the start of the Aston Martin vs. Alfa Romeo car chase. The crew moved from Lake Garda to Carrara to continue filming the chase through the 2000 year old marble quarry. Many historic works of art have been carved from Carrara marble; the ancient Romans built Trajan’s Colum and the Pantheon, and Michelangelo sculpted his ‘David’ from the gleaming white stone. The Production Team Marc Forster made his directorial debut in 2000 with a psychological horror movie entitled "Everything Put Together", which he also co-wrote. The film premiered at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival and Forster went on to direct a string of critically acclaimed blockbuster hits including, most recently,"The Kite Runner" based on Khaled Hosseini‘s best seller. Although born in Germany, Forster was raised in Switzerland where he attended the famous Institut Montana Zugerberg. However, his early ambition was to make films and in 1990 he moved to America to study film at New York University. "When you grow up like that and suddenly you decide you intend to make movies, everybody says it’s impossible, but here I am and I’m living my dream." Today, Forster’s impressive filmography includes "Monsters Ball" (2001), which received two Oscar® nominations with Halle Berry winning Best Actress, and "Finding Netherland" (2004), a film based on the semi-autobiographical story of the friendship between J.M. Barrie and the single mother who lived next door with her four boys. In 2005 Forster helmed the reality bending thriller "Stay" starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts and went on to direct the hit comedy "Stranger Than Fiction with Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson and Queen Latifah, the following year. Forsters work has been rewarded with: 2008 Christopher Award ("The Kite Runner"), Hollywood Film Award Best Director (2007) and Venice Film Festivals 2004 Laterna Magica Prize ("Finding Netherland"). New York born Roberto Schaefer attended Washington University's School of Fine Arts where he majored in conceptual and installation art and minored in photography before making the transition to motion picture production and, eventually, cinematography. Schaefer has collaborated on all of director Marc Forster‘s films On his working relationship with Forster, Schaefer notes: "I feel like I’m part of a creative force when I am working with Marc." Schaefer has also worked with acclaimed director Christopher Guest on "Best in Show" and "Waiting For Guffman." David Arnold composed and produced the score for "Quantum Of Solace", his fifth James Bond film. Hailed as one of the most successful young British composers, Arnold began his motion picture career making short films with fellow enthusiast Danny Cannon, teaching himself to write, orchestrate and compose the scores for their projects. In 1993, he scored Cannon’s feature film debut, "The Young Americans", combining lush orchestration with Bjork’s vocals for the title song 'Play Dead', which earned critical and commercial success. This led to the offer to score "Stargate", Roland Emmerich’s sci-fi film, which enjoyed box-office success and earned Arnold his first BMI Award. He would go on to win another seven BMI Awards. In 2007 he won the World Soundtrack Award for "Casino Royale". His next composing assignment is on the third Narnia adventure, "The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader". David Arnolds Fabulous Score

01. Time To Get Out 02. The Palio 03. Inside Man 04. Bond In Haiti 05. Somebody Wants To Kill You 06. Greene & Camille 07. Pursuit At Port Au Prince 08. No Interest In Dominic Greene 09. Night At The Opera 10. Restrict Bond's Movements 11. Talamone 12. What's Keeping You Awake

13. Bolivian Taxi Ride 14. Field Trip 15. Forgive Yourself 16. Dc3 17. Target Terminated 18. Camille's Story 19. Oil Fields 20. Have You Ever Killed Someone? 21. Perla De Las Dunas 22. The Dead Don't Care About Vengeance 23. I Never Left 24. Another Way To Die

Crew Bytes "QUANTUM OF SOLACE" was .......
directed by Marc Forster ["Stay" and "Stranger Than Fiction"]; set decortion by Anna Pinnock ["Four Weddings and a Funeral", "Gosford Park", "Van Helsing" and "The Golden Compass"]; costume design by Louise Frogley ["Syriana", "The Good German", "Ocean's Thirteen" and "Leatherheads"]; production design by Dennis Gassner ["Road to Perdition" and "The Golden Compass"]; edited by Matt Chesse ["Monster's Ball", "Finding Neverland" and "The Kite Runner"] and 2007 Online Film Critics Society Award winner Richard Pearson ["Men in Black II", "The Bourne Supremacy" and "Get Smart"]; cinematography by Roberto Schaefer ["Best In Show", "Stranger Than Fiction" and "The Kite Runner"]; original music by 2004 RTS Television Award winner David Arnold ["Tomorrow Never Dies", "The World Is Not Enough", "Die Another Day" and "Casino Royale"]. Who's Who

Daniel Craig Olga Kurylenko Mathieu Amalric Judi Dench Giancarlo Giannini Gemma Arterton Jeffrey Wright David Harbour Jesper Christensen Anatole Taubman Rory Kinnear Tim Pigott-Smith Joaquín Cosio Fernando Cuervo Jesús Ochoa Lucrezia Rovere Glenn Foster Paul Ritter Simon Kassianides Stana Katic Neil Jackson Brendan O'Hea Rufus Wright Peñarandam Felix

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James Bond Camille Dominic Greene M Mathis Strawberry Fields Felix Leiter Gregg Beam Mr White Elvis Tanner Foreign Secretary General Medrano Colonel of Police Lieutenant Orso Gemma Mitchell Guy Haines Yusef Corinne Mr Slate Forensics Tech Treasury Agent Bolivian Taxi Driver

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