“Quantum of Solace”: Columbia Pictures

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“Quantum of Solace” debuted in theatres on Nov. 14. James Bond is once again played by rugged Englishman, Daniel Craig, who is questioned throughout the movie by Q, the head of Double-O operations, as to whether his actions are based on his own personal motives or malice.

The movie combines all of the classic qualities of a Bond film, including car chases, hand to hand combat, explosions and sex. One way in which the new Bond film is different from others is the use of high tech devices; there were none.

A Bond movie would not be complete without the presence of a seductive woman. Previous Bond girls include Kim Basinger, Terri Hatcher and Denise Richards. In “Quantum of Solace,” Olga Kurylenko, a Ukrainian-born actress and model, plays the part of Camille Montes. Montes fights alongside Bond in her own pursuit to avenge the death of her family, who were all killed when she was a small girl. Craig also spoke of the relationships between Bond and his female companion in his interview with Playboy. “For me, the sexiest thing in a movie is equality in a relationship. It’s much sexier when Bond meets someone who’s a challenge, someone who says no.”

Craig claims that women are not as objectified as they have been in the early films, and that the change is a sign of the times. In “Quantum of Solace,” Bond and Montes respectively work together in pursuit of their own personal battles.

“Quantum of Solace” shows the dark side of Bond, one that is determined and relentless. The movie offers everything you would expect from a classic Bond film, and it leaves the viewer wanting to see more. The realistic feeling and lack of technological gadgets are some of the best qualities of the film. Craig once again delivers an incredible performance, and has truly justified his role as 007.