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So I've finally gotten around to writing a review of sorts on my new blog, shamefully plugged below. Doubt I raise anything that hasn't been discussed to death, but here it is anyway...

Quantum leap

There are moments when Quantum of Solace exudes brilliance. The scene in which 007 eavesdrops on a gathering of baddies at an Austrian performance of Tosca is beautifully executed, while a dizzying fight on the collapsing scaffolding in an art gallery is a great set piece. Director Marc Forster strives to achieve a distinct feel for the film – from the cutaways that parallel the action taking place on-screen to the unique title cards announcing each location – that results in the Bond series gaining some welcome artistic integrity.

Unfortunately, Quantum of Solace's few flaws disappointingly keep it from reaching the dizzying heights of Casino Royale. The theme song and title sequence are letdowns, while the film itself is far too tightly edited. The action sequences themselves also suffer due to over-editing.

Despite these blemishes, Quantum of Solace admirably pushes James Bond even further away from the silliness of many of the pre-Craig films. It's a dark, intense and emotional journey and one that improves upon repeat viewings.

Full review...

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Inderesting review, [dark].

http://commanderbond.net/article/5947

What's really interesting is that Quantum OUT GROSSED The Dark Knight in the UK last year, 51 Mil POUNDS to 49 Mil POUNDS, as per above CBn Front Page link.

The UK is James Bond's second largest market historically.

James Bond's third larget market is Germany. QOS was the Number 1 movie in 2008 in Deutschland...again, BIGGER than The Dark Knight:

http://commanderbond.net/article/5945

I find this very interesting.