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Quantum of Solace

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.

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Director

Marc Forster

Writer

Paul Haggis, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Ian Fleming

Studio

EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Columbia Pictures

Release

2008-10-29

Runtime

1h 46m

Genres

Adventure, Action, Thriller

Cast & Characters

Daniel Craig

James Bond

Daniel Craig

Olga Kurylenko

Camille

Olga Kurylenko

Mathieu Amalric

Dominic Greene

Mathieu Amalric

Judi Dench

M

Judi Dench

Giancarlo Giannini

Mathis

Giancarlo Giannini

Gemma Arterton

Strawberry Fields

Gemma Arterton

Jeffrey Wright

Felix Leiter

Jeffrey Wright

David Harbour

Gregg Beam

David Harbour

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Critical Assessment

IMDb
6.5/10
RT Critics
63%
RT Audience
58%

Quantum of Solace holds 6.5/10 on IMDb (501K votes), 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 58% audience score.

Critics and audiences are broadly aligned on this one.

Ratings as of August 3, 2026

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AI Verdict

AI-generated

Quantum of Solace's 6.5 IMDb average and 63% Rotten Tomatoes score place it among the more divisive entries in the 60-plus-year Bond franchise.

Fan & Critic Buzz

AI Summary

Viewers felt Quantum of Solace was a significant step down from Casino Royale and didn't live up to the expectations set by its predecessor. The film's fast-paced editing and bland plot were criticized, with some considering it a disappointing follow-up. Overall, the reaction was negative.

Reviews

  • **It's a shame that they did this to the Bond films** It's upsetting for Bond fans that Eon productions ran away from the lively, fun formula that sustained the franchise for 40 years. What does it leave us with? Well - this type of Bond film unfortunately. Staggeringly bland and…

  • If we refused to do business with villains, we'd have almost no one to trade with! Quantum of Solace is directed by Marc Forster and written by Paul Haggis, Neil Purvis and Robert Wade, suggested from the stories written by Ian Fleming. It stars Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Math…

    John Chard · 7/10
  • Quantum of Solace had to follow Casino Royale which rebooted the Bond franchise with critics as well as with some of the public with a youthful, angry Bond. Quantum of Solace starts 20 minutes after the events of Casino Royale with a fast edited but choppy car chase sequence. Thi…

    DanDare · 7/10
  • Probably liked this a bit more than the last time I saw this ('08 or '09) but still a sizable step down from Casino Royale, although I do appreciate that this is a direct sequel (whereas it seems most Bond movies are standalone). The plot isn't the best nor is the villain, albeit…

    JPV852 · 7/10
  • _**Decent Bond flick marred by ridiculous quick-editing**_ Bond seeks justice for the death of his woman in the previous film as well as those responsible for an assassination attempt on M (Judi Dench). The trail leads from mountainous northern Italy to the rooftops of Siena, Ita…

    Wuchak · 6/10
  • FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/quantum-of-solace-spoiler-free-review "Quantum of Solace is one of the biggest disappointments of the respective decade, holding a titanic drop in quality compared to its predecessor. Daniel Craig's dedicated per…

  • Whilst there is certainly loads of action in this rather procedural outing for "James Bond" (a rather uncharismatic Daniel Craig) there is a real dearth of a substantial story. Picking up from "Casino Royale" (2006), this film sees our super-spy capture elusive "Mr White" (Jesper…

    CinemaSerf · 6/10
  • I'll make it quick. I watched this movie, and after some while I realised, I had seen this one before. It's so forgettable, you can skip it without loss. Expect disappointment if you do watch it. It's just a run-off-the-mill action flick, basically.

    jw · 5/10
  • Well, I loved the theme song, I honestly thought it didn't fit well with the Bond franchise (like the theme of The Living Daylights) but over all I really liked it as a rock song. And Olga Kurylenko I thought was a great Bond girl, plus they brought back Jeffrey Wright as Felix (…

  • **High expectations harmed Quantum of Solace's reputation from the get-go but considering this film as the end of Casino Royale allows it to shine.** Many find Quantum of Solace a disappointing entry in the Daniel Craig Bond era, but I beg to differ. When viewed as a stand-alone…

  • Try not to fall asleep while watching this movie. This movie is as dull as the title, so it has that going for it. It's "true" advertising. This one sort of takes over where Casino Royale left off. Bond does more detective work than action in this one. Well, that's okay. At least…

    drystyx · 3/10
  • A film that is hated by the random but is one I like.

    tmdb93836550 · 7/10
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