You can’t Quantum of Solace Me.

I wasn’t that fond of Casino Royale anyway, so there were only three real reasons for me to go see Quantum of Solace, and none are particularly flattering towards Daniel Craig. First, my Dad loves Bond and wanted to see it as a family. Second, I wanted to see the new Star Trek trailer that was supposed to be attached to Quantum. And third, I honestly wondering if maybe Quantum could renew my faith in 007. Well ladies and gentlemen, I did not see the new Star Trek trailer today because it wasn’t there. All I saw was (palindrome!!) another preview for TDTESS and Will Smith’s next serious movie. That’s one strike. As for the actual quality of Quantum, I must say I was disappointed. The plot was so convoluted it was barely discernible…I’m still not quite sure what happened or why any of it was necessary. The movie was non-stop action, despite starting off like an Aston Martin television commercial, and had just enough dialogue thrown in to prevent the audience from seizing. It had virtually no romance, which makes sense because Bond is all grief and tears but I’ve come to associate James Bond with naked women and I think both my father and I were disappointed. One positive: I did like the opening title sequence, it was very cool. My biggest quarrel with the movie was it’s complete lack of, what I believe is known as, Bond-tech [I just looked Bond-tech up in Urban Dictionary and it wasn’t there…suppose I’ll have to add it]. Bond had no gadgets (which contributed to the film’s increased violence), no fancy cars, no cool tricks or watches. Nothing. Well what the hell did you drag me there for anyway, DAD!?