Martini, shaken not stirred.
No, you're not going to hear that line in the latest Bond flick, Quantum of Solace. Though I now know how his poison is concocted, thanks to an eager beaver bartender.
That, and the fact that 007's suits have improved tremendously since he first blazed his way across the silver screen. And I have to admit, Daniel Craig does do justice to his character's extensive wardrobe. Look out for the shoes especially.
The movie, now that I've stopped veering off, is so-so. In my opinion, that is. But that's more due to the fact that as I age (gracefully), I'm more attracted to movies where the hero actually gets beaten up once in a while. Realism is what I'm talking about. I think anyone still worshipping Bond's playboy-esque mannerism and sexual conquests has really got to take a look at the calendar once in a while. Gone are the days of Bond comes, Bond screws, Bond kills. And yeah, not a single bullet wound? Lucky lucky.
The action is good, though too fast-paced even for rapid-eye-movement abilities. Luckily the pace slows down with Olga Stillcantspellhername. Here, you look forward to John Woo's slow-mo effect, drinking in every sweet detail. Don't bank on her acting skills though, I think Ursula Andress was the last Bond girl to actually offer glimpses of acting.
On the other hand, credit must be given to Daniel Craig. He's managed to mould Bond to suit his persona. Connery was macho, Moore humourous, Dalton broody, and Brosnan suave. Lazenby was, well, Lazenby. Craig, as in Casino Royale, is all raw and psychotic. Which is a change from the usual 007 fare. Good or bad, time will tell. Evidence is, CR was a hit, and QoS looks to follow suit.
And the villains are finally 3-dimensional, thankfully. Anyone who professes Blofeld had substance should look the word up in the Oxford D. I find the villain to be more important than the hero in action movies, what with the glut in comic superheroes around town. Robert Carlyle was fabulous in The World is Not Enough, as was Sean 'Boromir ' Bean in Goldeneye. Craziest of all was undoubtedly Christopher Walken. Pure psycho power.
If you do watch Quantum of Solace in a cinema in Malaysia, look out for the translation of the movie title. 'Dunia Tenang dalam Kesengsaraan'??
Messrs Ti and Thum, please stand up.
No, you're not going to hear that line in the latest Bond flick, Quantum of Solace. Though I now know how his poison is concocted, thanks to an eager beaver bartender.
That, and the fact that 007's suits have improved tremendously since he first blazed his way across the silver screen. And I have to admit, Daniel Craig does do justice to his character's extensive wardrobe. Look out for the shoes especially.
The movie, now that I've stopped veering off, is so-so. In my opinion, that is. But that's more due to the fact that as I age (gracefully), I'm more attracted to movies where the hero actually gets beaten up once in a while. Realism is what I'm talking about. I think anyone still worshipping Bond's playboy-esque mannerism and sexual conquests has really got to take a look at the calendar once in a while. Gone are the days of Bond comes, Bond screws, Bond kills. And yeah, not a single bullet wound? Lucky lucky.
The action is good, though too fast-paced even for rapid-eye-movement abilities. Luckily the pace slows down with Olga Stillcantspellhername. Here, you look forward to John Woo's slow-mo effect, drinking in every sweet detail. Don't bank on her acting skills though, I think Ursula Andress was the last Bond girl to actually offer glimpses of acting.
On the other hand, credit must be given to Daniel Craig. He's managed to mould Bond to suit his persona. Connery was macho, Moore humourous, Dalton broody, and Brosnan suave. Lazenby was, well, Lazenby. Craig, as in Casino Royale, is all raw and psychotic. Which is a change from the usual 007 fare. Good or bad, time will tell. Evidence is, CR was a hit, and QoS looks to follow suit.
And the villains are finally 3-dimensional, thankfully. Anyone who professes Blofeld had substance should look the word up in the Oxford D. I find the villain to be more important than the hero in action movies, what with the glut in comic superheroes around town. Robert Carlyle was fabulous in The World is Not Enough, as was Sean 'Boromir ' Bean in Goldeneye. Craziest of all was undoubtedly Christopher Walken. Pure psycho power.
If you do watch Quantum of Solace in a cinema in Malaysia, look out for the translation of the movie title. 'Dunia Tenang dalam Kesengsaraan'??
Messrs Ti and Thum, please stand up.
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