Quantum of Solace

Well, we went to see "Quantum of Solace" tonight. It was released a week earlier in Asia than it was in the United States. All in all, I thought it was excellent. While those who are expecting it to live up to "Casino Royale" will likely be disappointed, this is only because "Casino Royale" was so excellent. It was such a departure from previous Bond films, and "Quantum" simply follows this departure. It was also more frenzied and hurried than the leisurely "Casino Royale," and with a much darker tone. Some of the action sequences were a bit hard to follow due to shaky camera work, and it is somewhat confusing in parts, but it was good. In conclusion, it's not as good as Casino Royale (which in my opinion is almost like saying "not as good as 'Fargo'" or "not as good as 'Taxi Driver'") but definitely in the top 7 Bond flicks. So Garrett, enjoy it next week.

In other news, America has elected it's first black president. I never thought I would see the day. Also, between this and the fact that I'll be returning home from China, I can't imagine all of the racist backwater ignorance I will hear upon my return to the U.S. But it's all good. Maybe now we'll have an administration and a congress who realize that development of alternative energy is most crucial for national security, not a needless and expensive occupation. My hope is that one day my children will be able to drive around in fuel cell powered hummers making a "suck it" sign to all of the crazies whom we don't buy oil from anymore. And perhaps we will restore some dignity for our country on the world stage. Because right now America is like that drunk friend who won't give up the car keys. And the French are just sittin' on the porch smokin' their cigarettes and scowling while we vomit in the yard.

And also, at least Sarah Palin has no chance of potentially becoming the leader of the world's most powerful nation. Oh J-Mac, if you had picked anybody else I might have voted for you.

Oh, and Chinese movies have some pretty ridiculous trailers. I really want to see this one called "Super Typhoon."