New Bond Movie To Be Called "Quantum of Solace"

Mikael · 01-25-2008, 04:48 AM

Daniel Craig Returns As James Bond in the Action-Packed 'Quantum of Solace'

Jan 24, 3:22 PM EST
By JILL LAWLESS
Associated Press Writer

IVER HEATH, England (AP) -- Bond is back - and he wants revenge.

Producers have revealed some of the secrets about the latest James Bond film, due for release later this year, including the inner turmoil that drives its suave superagent hero and its title: "Quantum of Solace."

As titles go, it's not as mellifluous as "From Russia With Love" or "Goldfinger." But Daniel Craig, returning as Bond after 2006's "Casino Royale," says he likes it.

"It has grown on me," Craig told reporters on the film's set at Pinewood Studios near London on Thursday. "It doesn't trip off the tongue. But why should it?"

Producer Michael G. Wilson said the title, chosen only a few days ago, was taken from a story by Bond creator Ian Fleming that appears in the collection "For Your Eyes Only."

Craig said Fleming defined a quantum of solace - it means, roughly, a measure of comfort - as "that spark of niceness in a relationship that if you don't have, you might as well give up."

Filming began earlier this month at Pinewood, the franchise's home since the 1960s. It's a direct sequel to 2006's "Casino Royale," beginning an hour after that film ends, with Bond devastated by his betrayal by true love Vesper Lynd.

"He had his heart broken at the end of the last movie and that certainly is a spur for him in this one," Craig said.

"I'd be lying if I said there wasn't revenge in his heart. But it's more than that. That spurs him on, but that's not what the movie is. It's not a revenge movie. It's about him figuring a few things out."

Producer Barbara Broccoli said the film, directed by Marc Forster ("Monster's Ball," "The Kite Runner"), mixes Bond's "inner turmoil" with action - and of course gadgets - as he tries to stop a shadowy cabal trying to bring down the world economy.

Craig's second Bond adventure continues in the gritty vein of "Casino Royale," in which a rough-edged 007, newly granted his "license to kill," bled, sweat and felt real emotion. But Wilson promised it also has "twice as much action" as its predecessor.

"It's pretty jam-packed," he said.

Filming began at Pinewood three weeks ago. Location shooting will take place in Italy, Austria, Panama, Chile and Peru.

Mathieu Amalric is a new addition as villain Dominic Greene. But the French actor, star of the Oscar-nominated "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," won't be sporting a trademark tic like many of his predecessors.

He and Forster decided his villainy should come from within.

"That's maybe what is horrible about today," Amalric said. "We can't guess who the villains are. The villains are invisible."

Amalric said he modeled his character to some extent on former Prime Minister Tony Blair and French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

"I've been taking details, the smile of Tony Blair, the craziness of Sarkozy, he's the worst villain we've ever had," he said.

Bond may find solace - producers are coy - in the arms of two Bond Girls - Ukrainian Olga Kurylenko as a feisty Bolivian named Camille and Gemma Arterton as an MI6 agent named Fields.

"In the movie, he is obviously still attached to his past," said Kurylenko. "The appearance of this new girl might divert him. Or, it might not."

Craig, who overcame public skepticism - a blond Bond? - to win rave reviews for "Casino Royale," said he still felt nervous about the role.

"All the fear I felt before is still there," he said.

"This is a $200 million movie, and it's James Bond. We have to make it great."

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Monster · 01-25-2008, 06:55 AM

Well everyone seems to hate the new film title.

Quote:

It's enough to make a movie critic seek solace at the bottom of a bottle.

The title of the new James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, has left reviewers bemused and disappointed in equal measure.

Drawn from an Ian Fleming short story, the title can be roughly translated to "a dose of solace", according to producers.

The original story bears little resemblance to the film, and concerns a conversation between James Bond and the Governor of the Bahamas at a boring dinner party.

At the Movies presenter David Stratton said it was "very unusual and not at all a James Bond type of title".

"When you put it next to Octopussy, for instance … it doesn't really have the same ring to it," Stratton said.

"I'm presuming they're not still writing songs using the James Bond titles. It would be difficult to find some lyrics to go around Quantum of Solace. Perhaps Bjork could do it?"

Stratton said the name was bound to provoke discussion, although it was difficult to know whether it would be a success.

Other critics were less kind.

Filmink editor Erin Free said Quantum of Solace was a "terrible" title.

"It sounds like an ABC science show or something. It doesn't sound like a Bond title," Free said.

"You Only Live Twice, Octopussy — they're sort of lame but they have a James Bond ring to them.

The producers of the film were trying to maintain a connection with Ian Fleming's novels, Free said.

"There are [no novels] left to adapt but they obviously want to maintain that connection to Ian Fleming and I don't really know if taking the titles of his stories is a good idea.

"Ian Fleming fans will potentially look at it and think, 'They're making a film of Quantum of Solace, that will be terrible'."

Guardian film writer Xan Brookes asked whether Quantum of Solace was the worst Bond title ever in a blog post on the paper's website.

"That sound you hear is a barrel being scraped; a producer's spoon digging around for one last crumb of comfort, portion of sympathy, or bulk of alleviation," Brookes wrote.

"Quantum of Solace is horrible. It makes no sense and it sounds like blancmange (too many soft consonants, not enough sharp edges). It's also sure to pose a problem for whatever sad sack gets lumbered with the theme song."

But not all ninemsn readers agreed with this gloomy assessment. As of 11am, 37 percent of people who voted in an online poll had rated the title as "awesome".

Another 27 percent said the title was "average", while 28 percent said it was either "bad" or "exceptionally bad".

A mere 8 percent of voters said the title was "soul destroying".

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Alfie · 01-25-2008, 10:14 AM

I'm indifferent to the title. Don't think it matters.

Casino Royal was great and with this having alot more action, I'm skeptical to how deep it will be. I have big hopes. That's for sure.

Hypersonic · 03-23-2008, 11:12 PM

Remember this Bond theme ....it is a great video.

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01-25-2008, 04:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mikael Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 922 Thanked 405 Times in 246 Posts	New Bond Movie To Be Called "Quantum of Solace" Daniel Craig Returns As James Bond in the Action-Packed 'Quantum of Solace' Jan 24, 3:22 PM EST By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press Writer IVER HEATH, England (AP) -- Bond is back - and he wants revenge. Producers have revealed some of the secrets about the latest James Bond film, due for release later this year, including the inner turmoil that drives its suave superagent hero and its title: "Quantum of Solace." As titles go, it's not as mellifluous as "From Russia With Love" or "Goldfinger." But Daniel Craig, returning as Bond after 2006's "Casino Royale," says he likes it. "It has grown on me," Craig told reporters on the film's set at Pinewood Studios near London on Thursday. "It doesn't trip off the tongue. But why should it?" Producer Michael G. Wilson said the title, chosen only a few days ago, was taken from a story by Bond creator Ian Fleming that appears in the collection "For Your Eyes Only." Craig said Fleming defined a quantum of solace - it means, roughly, a measure of comfort - as "that spark of niceness in a relationship that if you don't have, you might as well give up." Filming began earlier this month at Pinewood, the franchise's home since the 1960s. It's a direct sequel to 2006's "Casino Royale," beginning an hour after that film ends, with Bond devastated by his betrayal by true love Vesper Lynd. "He had his heart broken at the end of the last movie and that certainly is a spur for him in this one," Craig said. "I'd be lying if I said there wasn't revenge in his heart. But it's more than that. That spurs him on, but that's not what the movie is. It's not a revenge movie. It's about him figuring a few things out." Producer Barbara Broccoli said the film, directed by Marc Forster ("Monster's Ball," "The Kite Runner"), mixes Bond's "inner turmoil" with action - and of course gadgets - as he tries to stop a shadowy cabal trying to bring down the world economy. Craig's second Bond adventure continues in the gritty vein of "Casino Royale," in which a rough-edged 007, newly granted his "license to kill," bled, sweat and felt real emotion. But Wilson promised it also has "twice as much action" as its predecessor. "It's pretty jam-packed," he said. Filming began at Pinewood three weeks ago. Location shooting will take place in Italy, Austria, Panama, Chile and Peru. Mathieu Amalric is a new addition as villain Dominic Greene. But the French actor, star of the Oscar-nominated "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," won't be sporting a trademark tic like many of his predecessors. He and Forster decided his villainy should come from within. "That's maybe what is horrible about today," Amalric said. "We can't guess who the villains are. The villains are invisible." Amalric said he modeled his character to some extent on former Prime Minister Tony Blair and French President Nicolas Sarkozy. "I've been taking details, the smile of Tony Blair, the craziness of Sarkozy, he's the worst villain we've ever had," he said. Bond may find solace - producers are coy - in the arms of two Bond Girls - Ukrainian Olga Kurylenko as a feisty Bolivian named Camille and Gemma Arterton as an MI6 agent named Fields. "In the movie, he is obviously still attached to his past," said Kurylenko. "The appearance of this new girl might divert him. Or, it might not." Craig, who overcame public skepticism - a blond Bond? - to win rave reviews for "Casino Royale," said he still felt nervous about the role. "All the fear I felt before is still there," he said. "This is a $200 million movie, and it's James Bond. We have to make it great." See video: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Alfie Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 4,862 My Mood: Thanks: 846 Thanked 870 Times in 527 Posts	Re: New Bond Movie To Be Called "Quantum of Solace" I'm indifferent to the title. Don't think it matters. Casino Royal was great and with this having alot more action, I'm skeptical to how deep it will be. I have big hopes. That's for sure.

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Hypersonic Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,583 My Mood: Thanks: 1,058 Thanked 881 Times in 538 Posts	Re: New Bond Movie To Be Called "Quantum of Solace" Remember this Bond theme ....it is a great video. Garbage: The World Is Not Enough

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