ISSUES OF TRUST Quantum of Solace

Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M interrogate Mr. White who reveals the organization which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined. MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of violence and action, and some sexual content) QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

DANIEL CRAIG as JAMES BOND JAMES BOND  A hero, who is not perfect  Emotionally complex  Vulnerable  Has faults QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

OLGA KURYLENKO plays CAMILLE CAMILLE  The latest “Bond girl”  Vulnerable  Feisty  Focused on avenging the murder of her family QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

MATHIEU AMALRIC as DOMINIC GREENE DOMINIC GREENE  The latest “Bond villain”  An innocent looking man who is really creepy and dangerous  In the final sequence his true nature is revealed: malicious and frightening QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

MARC FORSTER - Director  This is his first James Bond film  He says, “During the cold war, western cinema had a clear portrayal of what was good or evil. Today, however, the lines are blurred.” This film reflects that. QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are the producers who inherited the Bond legacy from their father Cubby Broccoli in 1995 QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

 The film was shot in more locations than any other Bond film, six countries in total  There were 1,500 or more extras  If Daniel Craig is nominated for a best actor Oscar, it'll be the first acting nomination for the 22-film series QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

In CASINO ROYALE Bond experienced true love when he met Vesper Lynd In CASINO ROYALE Bond experienced true love when he met Vesper Lynd. But that love was taken away from him.  QUANTUM OF SOLACE continues with Bond believing he had been betrayed. He is now slightly disorientated and unable to trust anyone. Remember, even Vesper betrayed him! EVA GREEN as VESPER in Casino Royale QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

Mr White (Jesper Christensen) M (Judi Dench) Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M interrogate Mr White who reveals the organization which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined. Mr White (Jesper Christensen) M (Judi Dench) QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

Forensic intelligence links an Mi6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille, a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene, a ruthless business man and major force within the mysterious organization. Camille: Olga Kurylenko Dominic Greene: Mathieu Amalric QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

On a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, Bond discovers that Greene, conspiring to take total control of one of the world's most important natural resources, is forging a deal with the exiled General Medrano to overthrow the existing regime in a Latin American country, giving the General control of the country in exchange for a seemingly barren piece of land. General Medrano: Joaquin Cosio QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

In a minefield of treachery, murder and deceit, Bond allies with old friends in a battle to uncover the truth. As he gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, 007 must keep one step ahead of the CIA, the terrorists and even M, to unravel Greene's sinister plan and stop his organization. QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

Consensus voice: “When the plot is especially ridiculous or incomprehensible — as it too often is — there is still Craig in the middle of it, elevating the material.” --By Rich Heldenfels, Beacon Journal QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

TRUST and BETRAYAL Director Marc Forster: “The central theme is trust… Trust itself comes in many different shades Who do we really trust?   Do you trust yourself?   Do we trust others?   All human beings have trust issues because, at some point in our lives, we have all been betrayed.” QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

Quantum of Solace asks an important question: How can you regain trust after betrayal? Regaining trust is what this Bond movie is about. It has been said that if you cannot trust yourSELF, you can never truly trust anyone else. This is the problem Bond has. He cannot entirely trust himself let alone others. The screenwriters have it right, Bond has to begin with himSELF and then work out to others. Not only is this film is a good reminder of this, it is also a terrific action film. However, critics wanted more of a coherent story with the action. QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

--Frank Crane, minister You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you will live in torment if you do not trust enough. --Frank Crane, minister QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce

Love God and trust your feelings. Be loyal to them. Don't betray them. --Robert C. Pollock, philosopher QUANTUM OF SOLACE © Columbia Pictures, MGM. Review ©2008 David Bruce