
Quantum of Solace
6.5
63%
58
6.3
James Bond races across a corrupt international network to stop a resource-grabbing conspirator while grief threatens to turn his mission into revenge.
Ember's analysis
- MoodMixed
- EnergyIntense
- PacingBreakneck
- IntensityStrong
- ComplexityEasy to follow
- ViolenceBrutal
More about the film
Overview
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 that the organization that blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.
What critics said
Critics found the film brutal, breathless, and emotionally committed, praising its action and Daniel Craig while viewing its choppy execution as a disappointment after Casino Royale.
What sets it apart
- Bond's pursuit of those responsible for an assassination attempt is intertwined with his private thirst for revenge.
- Dominic Greene seeks control of barren Bolivian land through a deal supporting a strongman's coup.
- The opening car chase and other action sequences use fast editing and were specifically noted for their difficult-to-follow construction.
- Daniel Craig's Bond is youthful, angry, and driven by grief rather than the lively formula associated with earlier Bond films.
Films like Quantum of Solace, and why
- Casino RoyaleShares a contemporary espionage framework, revenge-driven protagonist, international conspiracy, and gritty action tone.
- The Bourne UltimatumShares globe-spanning secret-agent missions, geopolitical corruption, kinetic set pieces, and a serious spy-thriller mood.
- Mission: Impossible – FalloutShares British intelligence intrigue, stylish international action, covert power struggles, and morally conflicted espionage.
Movie Details
- Director
- Marc Forster
- Release Date
- 2008-10-29
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (8868)
Common questions
- What is Quantum of Solace about?
- James Bond races across a corrupt international network to stop a resource-grabbing conspirator while grief threatens to turn his mission into revenge.
- What is Quantum of Solace like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Quantum of Solace as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Quantum of Solace violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Quantum of Solace as brutal.
- What did critics think of Quantum of Solace?
- Critics found the film brutal, breathless, and emotionally committed, praising its action and Daniel Craig while viewing its choppy execution as a disappointment after Casino Royale.
- Which films are like Quantum of Solace?
- Films with a similar feel include Casino Royale, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
- How long is Quantum of Solace?
- Quantum of Solace runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Quantum of Solace?
- In United States, Quantum of Solace streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Cast
- Marc ForsterDirector
- Daniel CraigJames Bond
- Olga KurylenkoCamille
- Mathieu AmalricDominic Greene
- Judi DenchM
- Giancarlo GianniniMathis
- Gemma ArtertonStrawberry Fields
- Jeffrey WrightFelix Leiter
- David HarbourGregg Beam
- Jesper ChristensenMr. White
- Anatole TaubmanElvis
James Bond Collection
Dr. No1962
From Russia with Love1963
Goldfinger1964
Thunderball1965
You Only Live Twice1967
On Her Majesty's Secret Service1969
Diamonds Are Forever1971
Live and Let Die1973
The Man with the Golden Gun1974
The Spy Who Loved Me1977
Moonraker1979
For Your Eyes Only1981
Octopussy1983
Never Say Never Again1983
A View to a Kill1985
The Living Daylights1987
Licence to Kill1989
GoldenEye1995
Tomorrow Never Dies1997
The World Is Not Enough1999
Die Another Day2002
Casino Royale2006
Skyfall2012
Spectre2015
No Time to Die2021
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