Quantum of Solace (2008)

Quantum of Solace continues a few minutes after the conclusion of Casino Royale. Betrayed by Vesper, 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 organization 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 organization.

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. Using his associates in the organization and manipulating his powerful contacts within the CIA and the British government, Greene promises to overthrow the existing regime in a Latin American country giving the General control of the country in exchange for a seemingly barren piece of land. In a minefield of treachery, murder and deceit, Bond allies with old friends in a battle to uncover the truth. As he gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, 007 must keep one step ahead of the CIA, the terrorists, and even M, in order to unravel Greene’s sinister plan and stop his organization.”

Release Date:

* November 14, 2008 (US)
* October 31, 2008 (UK)

Box Office Results:

*



Running Time:

* 1 hour 46 minutes


Gadgets:

* None


Issued Sidearm:

* Walther PPK


Director:

* Marc Forster

Screenplay:

* Paul Haggis
* Neal Purvis
* Robert Wade


Starring:

* Daniel Craig as James Bond
* Judi Dench as M
* Jesper Christensen as Mr. White
* Giancarlo Giannini as Rene Mathis
* Mathieu Amalric as Dominic Greene
* Anatole Taubman as Elvis
* Joaquin Cosio as General Medrano
* Gemma Arterton as MI6 Agent Fields
* Olga Kurylenko as Camille

Filming Locations:

*



Pundit Reviews:

* The Guardian
* Gizmodo


Best Quote:

* Dominic Greene: Be careful of this one, Mr Bond. She will not go to bed with you unless you give her something she really wants... but you make a fine couple - you are both, what is the expression? Damaged goods.


Best Mistake:

* Bond inserts the micro receiver into his left ear, but removes it from his right.


Distinguishing Feature:

* Unlike most previous Bond films, neither of the famous quotes appear: "Bond, James Bond" and "Vodka Martini, shaken, not stirred."

Main Theme:

* "Another way to die" written by Jack White
* Sung by Alicia Keys and Jack White

Vital Statistics:

* Conquests:1 (Ms. Fields)
* Martinis: 1
* Kills:
* "Bond, James Bond": 0

Production Background Information:

* EON pictures originally wanted Roger Michell (Notting Hill, Changing Lanes) to direct but he did not agree with its production schedule so he bowed out. Marc Forster, director of Monster's Ball and Finding Neverland, has been slated to helm the next film in the Bond franchise. The Swiss filmmaker recently wrapped the big-screen adaptation of the The Kite Runner. Before that, he tried comedy with Stranger Than Fiction; was nominated for a Golden Globe for his work on the Peter Pan-inspired drama Finding Neverland, which also landed Johnny Depp his second Oscar nomination; and directed Halle Berry to an Oscar win for Monster's Ball. It seems Halle didn't consult Forster when inking her deal for Catwoman.... "I have always been drawn to different kinds of stories and I have also always been a Bond fan, so it is very exciting to take on this challenge," Forster said. "The new direction that the Bond character has taken offers a host of new possibilities." He and Oscar-winning Crash and Million Dollar Baby Paul Haggis have completed the polish on a first draft written by Neil Purvis and Robert Wade. Michael G. Wilson on working with Marc Forster: "We wanted a director who would work with the actors and attract great actors. Marc is also incredibly well prepared. He's the most prepared director I've ever worked with. Every scene in the picture has been planned – he's put all the camera positions in even. Everyone on the crew looks like geniuses – no one ever looks bad – because everybody knows what the next shot is, everyone's preparing for the next shot. No one ever gets caught out. It's the most calm, friendly set that you've ever been on.