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BOND: Craig has character

Contributing Reporter
Published Friday, December 5, 2008

It wasn’t until after the discovery of agent Strawberry Fields’ body, covered in oil on Bond’s bed, that MI6 chief M (Judi Dench) ordered her top agent to stand down.

“I think you’re so blinded by inconsolable rage that you don’t care who you hurt,” she said. “When you can’t tell your friends from your enemies, it’s time to go.”

And this complexity is what makes the audience stay, glued to their seat as they watch the characters reveal their true selves.

“Quantum of Solace” is unique: It’s the first James Bond movie to continue a previous film’s plot. In doing so,...

#1 By hmmm... 5:34a.m. on December 5, 2008

beginning is fantastic, definitely a fine choice in quoting that line. unfortunately, the article devolves from there... is the film really only about character development? and if so, what about this film makes it so much better than others? "a bond for our generation" is a hefty statement. is the 21st-century evolution truly worthy of that judgment?

#2 By Kyle Newman 9:12p.m. on December 5, 2008

The Real James Bond of Water! I saw the new documentary Blue Gold : World Water Wars at Vancouver Film Festival. It depicts the real-life Bond water villains securing fresh water for personal gain at any costs.

Here's a blog from the Director about how it compares to James Bond film
http://www.greenmuze.com/blogs/guest-bloggers/618-the-real-james-bond-of-water.html
Lives have been lost and the water wars have begun, so I'm glad Bond is tackling real villains. You should check out the doc which tells some stories much more terrifying than Mr. Greene. www.bluegold-worldwaterwars.com

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