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Title: A good Bond movie, not a great Bond movie
Review: Among all the argument of the "best Bond" actors, Daniel Craig brings a grittiness that harkens back to Sean Connery's original portrayal. QOS picks up where Casino Royale leaves off, and while CR is among the very best of the 20+ Bond movies for action and plot depth, QOS begins just as strong but fizzles at the end. This is still a great action movie, if you can suffer through the final 15 minutes, and a good addition to the Bond series. The supporting cast is outstanding - Casting Judy Dench as M a few movies ago was a stroke of genius, and she continues to expand the role beyond any predecessor. The remaining cast of repeat and fly-by characters are well-cast and well-acted. The opening chase scenes are not to be missed. It's just unfortunate that the final scenes are filmed in a soundstage-turned amusement park ride that is a little too much in the vein of a debacle like Moonraker (which is the very worst Bond movie in the entire series).
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