Quantum of Solace - Grading & Discussion - Page 17

Zeppster · December 24 2008, 04:07 AM

Scrooge4747 wrote:

Zeppster wrote:

There are plenty of quips with Craig's bond. And there's some good cars too. Just not all the gadgets.

"QoS" just "missed something" that made it "Bond."

It didn't feel like Bond to me. Not Bond Bond, at least.

Makes me want to watch Goldfinger again.

Goldfinger isn't one of my favorites. The humor in the last 2 bond films has been there but not as blatant and in some ways as stupid as some of the other Bonds of the past.

David cgc · December 24 2008, 05:20 AM

For instance, I loved when Bond teased the Quantum people at the opera, just to provoke them into panicking and drawing attention to themselves.

And, of course, the reactions to his apparent inability to actually capture anyone. "I try not to dwell on the past."

Trekker4747 · December 24 2008, 05:30 AM

David cgc wrote:

For instance, I loved when Bond teased the Quantum people at the opera, just to provoke them into panicking and drawing attention to themselves.

And, of course, the reactions to his apparent inability to actually capture anyone. "I try not to dwell on the past."

Yeah, I enjoyed both of those moments as well.

There's a lot to like in the new movie but, for me, it just "misses something" that truly makes it James Bond.

A heart-stoppingly hot Bond chick is one thing this movie missed.

Zeppster · December 24 2008, 09:50 AM

There's only been about 2 or 3 Bond films with a real heart-stoppingly hot chick.

Trekker4747 · December 24 2008, 02:12 PM

Zeppster wrote:

There's only been about 2 or 3 Bond films with a real heart-stoppingly hot chick.

Probably, but at the same time this chick was, for me, kind of... 'Wait... she's the Bond Girl?"

The red-haired woman who came to retrieve Bond was closer to a "Bond Girl" than the actual "Bond Girl" in this movie.

CorporalClegg · December 24 2008, 10:48 PM

Scrooge4747 wrote:

Zeppster wrote:

There's only been about 2 or 3 Bond films with a real heart-stoppingly hot chick.

Probably, but at the same time this chick was, for me, kind of... 'Wait... she's the Bond Girl?"

And she was kind of emo. Blech.

The red-haired woman who came to retrieve Bond was closer to a "Bond Girl" than the actual "Bond Girl" in this movie.

No kidding. Hard to believe she was born with defects.

Trekker4747 · December 25 2008, 10:59 PM

CorporalClegg wrote:

No kidding. Hard to believe she was born with defects.

archeryguy1701 · December 25 2008, 11:26 PM

^She either has 12 fingers or 12 toes... I can't remember which.

Trekker4747 · December 26 2008, 01:37 AM

snowman1701 wrote:

^She either has 12 fingers or 12 toes... I can't remember which.

Reading up on her, she was born with 12 fingers, the extra ones were removed not long after her bith. I think it also said she was born with an ear that wasn't formed right... or something. Also fixed when she was young.

Result: One hot woman.

Hell, I think she'd be HOTTER with 12 fingers. Just that much more of her to love.

trevanian · December 26 2008, 04:19 AM

Scrooge4747 wrote:

snowman1701 wrote:

^She either has 12 fingers or 12 toes... I can't remember which.

Reading up on her, she was born with 12 fingers, the extra ones were removed not long after her bith. I think it also said she was born with an ear that wasn't formed right... or something. Also fixed when she was young.

Result: One hot woman.

Hell, I think she'd be HOTTER with 12 fingers. Just that much more of her to love.

She could give you the finger and still have one in reserve.

Trekker4747 · December 26 2008, 04:44 AM

Well, it seems that Maddox came out of hibernation to review this movie:

Quantum of Solace is a Shitpile

Jax · December 26 2008, 05:16 AM

Am re-watching QoS and as I thought it makes for a better re-watch value and easier to follow the plot but still could be tighter. So far only real scene that bugs me is the parachute one because he pulls it far too late, a few seconds earlier would of been much more believeable and shows me that Marc Foster is nowhere near the director Campbell is for Bond movies anyway. However saying that I thought Foster did excellent work with the fight scenes especially the last fight scenes in the hotel and the Bond girl (though she didn't shag bond which made a good change) was probably the best and that wasn't easy to do because Vesper was a good character.

I like the Bourne esq fights, Bond needs to change from the older films and I don't buy the people saying it should be like older Bond...CR proved them wrong. I like Bond being more bitter for this movie, he has real excuse but am sure he will be back to a more normal Bond in the next movie.

Broccoli · December 26 2008, 06:47 AM

Scrooge4747 wrote:

Well, it seems that Maddox came out of hibernation to review this movie:

Quantum of Solace is a Shitpile

Damn...and here I was hoping that douche died a horrible, horrible death.

Ceridwen · December 26 2008, 03:59 PM

Scrooge4747 wrote:

Well, it seems that Maddox came out of hibernation to review this movie:

Quantum of Solace is a Shitpile

Damn, I couldn't disagree with that review more.

CaptJimboJones · December 26 2008, 06:28 PM

Scrooge4747 wrote:

Well, it seems that Maddox came out of hibernation to review this movie:

Quantum of Solace is a Shitpile

Jesus Christ, what a moron. He doesn't even understand the difference between "symbolism" and "homage."

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December 24 2008, 05:20 AM	#242
David cgc Vice Admiral	Re: Quantum of Solace - Grading & Discussion For instance, I loved when Bond teased the Quantum people at the opera, just to provoke them into panicking and drawing attention to themselves. And, of course, the reactions to his apparent inability to actually capture anyone. "I try not to dwell on the past." __________________ “I come here to have fun and fuck around merrily. I expect to showered by all kind of random crap.” — iguana_tonante

December 24 2008, 09:50 AM	#244
Zeppster Commodore Location: Oklahoma	Re: Quantum of Solace - Grading & Discussion There's only been about 2 or 3 Bond films with a real heart-stoppingly hot chick.

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archeryguy1701 Rear Admiral Location: Cheyenne, WY	Re: Quantum of Solace - Grading & Discussion ^She either has 12 fingers or 12 toes... I can't remember which. __________________ "If it weren't for stupid, difficult races, there'd simply be no point to living." Sometimes you just gotta roll the hard six- Bill Adama

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December 26 2008, 05:16 AM	#252
Jax Admiral Location: The United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland	Re: Quantum of Solace - Grading & Discussion Am re-watching QoS and as I thought it makes for a better re-watch value and easier to follow the plot but still could be tighter. So far only real scene that bugs me is the parachute one because he pulls it far too late, a few seconds earlier would of been much more believeable and shows me that Marc Foster is nowhere near the director Campbell is for Bond movies anyway. However saying that I thought Foster did excellent work with the fight scenes especially the last fight scenes in the hotel and the Bond girl (though she didn't shag bond which made a good change) was probably the best and that wasn't easy to do because Vesper was a good character. I like the Bourne esq fights, Bond needs to change from the older films and I don't buy the people saying it should be like older Bond...CR proved them wrong. I like Bond being more bitter for this movie, he has real excuse but am sure he will be back to a more normal Bond in the next movie. __________________ TheHunger Games (B-) American Reunion (B) Milk (B-) The Insider (B+) The Rainmaker (B-) God Bless America (B-) It's Kind of a Funny Story (B-) Iron Man 3 (B+) Star Trek Into Darkness (A-) Jerry Maguire (B-) Last edited by A JaxMas Carol; December 26 2008 at 05:35 AM.