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Full Quantum of Solace Plot Synopsis Revealed
February 29, 2008
by Alex Billington
Although a plot synopsis may be the most minimal news we could ever report, I'm a huge James Bond fan and I can't pass this up. And this time I'm not alone, as Casino Royale has built up a massive fan base and everyone is waiting with high expectations for the follow up. A meaty plot synopsis for Quantum of Solace has been released by MGM / Sony that sets up a very exciting 22nd Bond film. If you prefer to go in blind this November, then don't read ahead, but there aren't any major spoilers, just a thorough introduction and a brief explanation of what we can expect in Solace.
Although MGM officially released this, thanks to MTV for first pointing it out.
Quantum of Solace continues the high octane adventures of James Bond (Daniel Craig) in Casino Royale. 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 (Judi Dench) interrogate Mr. White (Jesper Christensen), 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 (Olga Kurylenko), a woman who has her own vendetta.
Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a ruthless business man 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 (Joaquin Cosio). 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, to unravel Greene's sinister plan and stop his organization.
These Bond movies are getting better and better each time. I'm not the biggest fan of this new generation with Craig as Bond (I personally prefer the Roger Moore era the most), but that synopsis is quite promising. The more places Bond can go on his adventures, the better. And it sounds like the grittier Bond that Craig introduced us to in Casino Royale will be back again in this one. He's still the spy that every girl loves and that guy every guy wants to be, but he's a bit more rough edged and violent this time around.
I'd love to hear from all the James Bond fans - what do you think, is Quantum of Solace starting to sound good? Or was Casino Royale just a one-hit-wonder from Martin Campbell, who previously saved the franchise with the first of the Pierce Brosnan era movies - Goldeneye? This time around Campbell isn't directing, it's Stranger Than Fiction helmer Martin Campbell.
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Reader Feedback - 11 Comments »
1
this sounds good
Darrin on Feb 29, 2008
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honestly, while i love the sean connery days, casino royale blew the other bond movies out of the water, and i suspect this will do the same
Josh on Feb 29, 2008
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If i am not mistaken Martin Campbell has nothing to do with this flick.
Jojo on Feb 29, 2008
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Jojo, what I meant was… Campbell made Casino Royale and Goldeneye. With Goldeneye, he saved the franchise and gave us the best Brosnan movie. I'm wondering if he did that again with Casino Royale… As in, did he make the best of the Craig era Bond movies and did he save the franchise which will only go downhill from here…
That's what I mean by that statement at the end. 
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Craig era Bond blows away all bonds except for Sean Connery. The action was way more intense and much more simplistic and relied on the storyline instead of gadgets and gimmicks. Craig plays the part and is a much darker bond that really brought me back to the franchise…
Zippy on Feb 29, 2008
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I think the strength of Casino Royale, as Zippy pointed out, was the reliance on character development in Bond himself and the much more subtle acting of Craig and the whole cast. It mimics, really, the success of the Christian Bale batman flick(s)(hopefully) in that his batman relied more on his own skill rather than bat-a-rangs and other goofy junk and the characters were all more down-to-earth. The reason the recent Brosnan Bond films were so bad were the caricatured characters and the over-reliance on JUST the right gizmo for the occasion (something that always annoyed me about the Bond flicks). The script sounds decent, but it makes me nervous that they have so much stuff jammed in there. I hope they can make time in all that world hopping for some character moments and slower sequences.
I love the new Craig Bond, and I really want this one to be as good as - or better than - the previous one. The choice of Director is a bit odd (it's Marc Forster, btw… not Campbell… Might wanna check that last sentence in the write-up :), but Amalric is a gifted actor as well as Craig and Dench, so it's a toss up. It's just odd seeing Forster attached to this since he's not really done much int eh way of action… maybe a good indication of the tone of the film, tho?
Squiggly_P on Feb 29, 2008
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You know, I have Casino Royale on DVD downstairs, but I haven't watched it yet. I got a couple movies I haven't watched yet actually, looks like I got a plan for today.
Kail on Mar 2, 2008
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Sounds like an even grittier, action-packed adventure that will only build upon the groundwork that "Casino Royale" laid out. Daniel Craig is a great Bond, although I had my preconceptions at first. I have high hopes that this follow up will be just as good or even better than it's predecessor. The fact that this incarnation of James Bond delves into a character driven piece is what many of us have been longing for, with minimal gadget use, that made "Casino Royale" so interesting to watch. It is this human element that makes the story realistic and believable.
"Casino" ranked up there with the best of the Connery and Moore era and blew away "Goldeneye". Not to mention that Brosnan's subsequent Bond movies were consistently slipping into ludicrous, far-fetched territory where the series quickly started to parody itself. Thank goodness for the new blood behind this re-boot. "Quantum of Solace" seems like a serious and cerebral title that bodes well for the Bond series–one of the few new series that seems to become smarter, rather than dumbing down!
Let's hope this movie turns out out to be what it is quickly shaping up to be!
Spider on Mar 2, 2008
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Alex -
I think he knew that, however, you had typed Martin Campbell as the director of Stranger Than Fiction. I'm sure you meant to say Marc Forster, the director of both films.
Adam on Mar 2, 2008
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This isn't new at all, and MTV are about a month behind the rest of the world
http://www.mi6.co.uk/sections/articles/bond_22_synopsis1.php3?t=qos&s=qos
Bob on Mar 2, 2008
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Casino Royale was a great film. I believe its success was not solely due to Daniel Craig. Martin Campbell is a very GOOD action director. The Editing of the film was Marvelous. Short, sharp & to the point. Very Crisp.The supporting actors and characters, help Craig carry Bond effortlessly on screen. He didn't reinvent Bond. Like I said … there were many factors that help Royale be a success. Influence from other spy movies like 'XXX', 24 & Bourne movies. More gritty and down to earth. To me, Craig is just good. But all these elements help Royale be the BOMB.
One thing that kept bothering me about Craig was his looks. His overall physique. He definitely look like a commando or an Assassin. In a crowded room or at any event, he sticks out like a sore thumb. The villains and bad guys would pin point him immediately as the threat. Unlike the other Bonds, they were more comely, suave and had a certain air about them, that did not betray their identity : 'Licence to Kill'.
My favorite Bonds will always be Connery & Brosnan. Anyways, the producers did mentioned that the Bond franchise has rebooted to his beginning days. That's why he lacks the Charisma. Quantum of Solace will be another bigger bomb or just another movie for X'Mas '09.
Shawn Gregory on Mar 4, 2008