The new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, comes out this Friday. This is the first 'sequel' in the series. The previous film, Casino Royale, marked a turning point for the franchise. Inspired by the success of the Jason Bourne series, and a desire to match more closely the tone of the original Ian Flemming books, the producers decided to go more serious with the franchise. Royale is grittier, but does not lose the charm/style of Bond's character. No giant satellite raybeams or cartoonish digital effects, but plenty of fast-paced action. Royale is Bond's first mission as a double-O. As the story progresses, we see Daniel Craig's Bond slowly grow into his character; posing in front of a mirror in a "real dinner jacket" for the first time, ordering his first martini "shaken, not stirred." He grows from a working-class assassin to the cigar smoking, martini drinking stylish super-spy we all know and love.
Quantum picks up directly from where the last film leaves off. Bond has lost his lover, Vesper, and is eager for vengeance. A SPECTRE-like shadowy organization profits by funding terrorism. Their only lead, the mysterious Mr. White, the man who set in motion the events leading to Vesper's death. How will this film compare to the last? All indications from the trailers are it will be great.
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