I’m NOT sure what all the fuss is about, to be honest. Sure it’s not up there with Casino Royale, but if Casino Royale hadn’t happened, I’m sure Quantum of Solace would be viewed differently. It’s still far and away one of the better Bonds so far.

But anyway, about the story... do you care? I mean, as far as plots are concerned, Bonds are all about bad men trying to rule the world in their own unsubtle ways, and this one is the same.

It’s a pity the main villain here struggles to be heard over all the other nasties thrown in, and it’d be nice if the video editing hadn’t been finished by someone suffering wrist spasms, but on the whole it’s a decent Bond that doesn’t deserve half of the criticism levelled against it.