New Bond - Kent Ninomiya

Kent Ninomiya - The name of the new James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace," has fans and critics everywhere scratching their heads. It's not just an opaque name. It marks a significant change in the direction of the James Bond character and franchise. Not since George Lazenby has there been a more unpopular choice of actor to portray Bond than Daniel Craig. His first Bond film, "Casino Royale," restarts the character from the beginning though it is set in modern times. The movie relied much more on story and character than the action and stunts Bond films are known for. "Quantum" continues right where "Casino" left off. Bond seeks revenge for the death of his love Vesper. Producers promise more action in this film but the die is cast for a new Bond. It is too soon to know if this will work with fans. If "Quantum" is a success then we can expect Bond to continue down a darker brooding path. If it flops we may see the return of Roger Moore slapstick. Hopefully Bond will find a happy medium. Kent Ninomiya