mirror.co.uk - 10/18/2008
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By David Edwards Mirror Film Critic 18/10/2008 Covered in oil, the thick black fluid dripping from her naked body, the latest girl to fall for James Bond lies dead on a hotel bed. Sleeping with 007 has always been bad for a woman's health. And MI6 Agent Fields is the latest Bond girl to meet ...
guardian.co.uk - 10/17/2008
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guardian.co.uk —
The smart elegance of Craig's Bond debut has
been toned down in favour of conventional action. But...
the man powers the movie
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Film review: Quantum of Solace
firstshowing.net - 10/21/2008
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firstshowing.net —
Earlier today I attended a full day of
press interviews with the cast from Quantum of Solace...
and as I still revel in the excellence of the film tonight, I thought I'd bring you an interesting quote today from director Marc Forster . This is ...
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Marc Forster Can Only Handle One Bond at a Time
entertainment.timesonline.co.uk - 10/17/2008
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Quantum of Solace reviews round-up
Total Film News —
... No Rating So, if Quantum of Solace lacks Casino Royale's narrative drive, and is less than the sum of its parts, those parts are often terrific. The Mirror No Rating Quantum of Solace is a leaner, meaner animal, rammed with shoot-outs, a boat chase and even an aerial dogfight. And our hero is an angry, embittered man out for blood. Have we missed your review out? ...
Early Buzz: Quantum of Solace is No Casino Royale
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... The Daily Mirror: “Quantum of Solace is a leaner, meaner animal, rammed with shoot-outs, a boat chase and even an aerial dogfight. And our hero is an angry, embittered man out for blood. Mostly it doesn’t feel like a Bond film at all. Not once does Craig say: “The name’s Bond. James Bond.” There’s no Q or his gadgets. Heck, we even see Bond in a cardigan. There are no risque quips or arched eyebrows.” … “It doesn’t disappoint - just don’t expect the brilliance of Casino Royale.” ...
Quantum of Solace reviews round-up
Total Film News —
... title.”
BBC – No Rating
“Clocking in at one and three-quarter hours, it's a good half hour shorter than 007's previous outing. And its reduced running time results in a leaner, tauter experience.”
The Telegraph – No Rating
“So, if Quantum of Solace lacks Casino Royale's narrative drive, and is less than the sum of its parts, those parts are often terrific.”
The Mirror – No Rating
“Quantum of Solace is a leaner, meaner animal, ...
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