Quantum of Solace (Blu-Ray)

Reviewed by:
Eric Alt

The Skinny: Picking up immediately after the end credits of Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace finds James Bond (Daniel Craig) hot on the trail of the shadowy organization behind the death of his beloved Vesper Lynd. Tracking them down involves guns, cars, and globe-trotting like you've never seen.

The Good: Unfairly torched by "critics" (let's get this straight: You loved Casino Royale for being a straight-up action movie, but hate Quantum for…being the same thing? Fail), Quantum barely pauses for breath during its foot chases, car chases, and fisticuffs—which makes it a high grade thrill ride all around. On Blu-Ray, everything is gorgeous, from the overcast skies of London to the curves of Olga Kurylenko and Gemma Atherton. Hell, even Dame Judi Dench is breathtaking. This defines "slick."

The Bad: There's not a lot of love in the special features. None of them are what you'd call "bad," they're just kind of routine. True Bond fanatics will lap up every tiny production detail, but the rest will likely skip out on watching them altogether. And won't miss out on much by doing so.

Best Extra: If we have to pick one, probably the "Crew Files." This might be a little too "insider" for the casual movie watcher, but it's nice to see the grunts behind the scenes—your gaffers and your grips—get a shout-out.

Buy, Rent, or Ignore: This DVD is an owner, no question.

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