Quantum of Solace At The Box-Office Dec 4, 2008
Dame Judi Dench (M), Jeffrey Wright (Felix Leiter) and Giancarlo Giannini (Mathis) reprise their roles as Bond's allies. It is British actor Daniel Craig s second outing as James Bond, following his debut film Casino Royale released November 16th 2006. (MI6)
Bond lost in a blur of Bourne Nov 22, 2008
Nor does a reunion with his friend Rene Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini) offer much solace. There's just no time for relationships in a film where the next action sequence, preferably a chase, is deemed infinitely more important. (The Australian)
'Quantum' meets its low expectations Nov 21, 2008
Quantum of Solace' Rating: Starring: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini, Jeffrey Wright. Director: Marc Forster. (Juneau Empire)
What's showing (Nov. 20) Nov 21, 2008
Starring: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini, Jesper Christensen, Mathieu Amalric. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some sexual content. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
'Quantum of Solace' feels too slight Nov 21, 2008
Similarly, Jeffrey Wright and Giancarlo Giannini, both returning from Casino Royale, bring grace and class to their few scenes but get woefully little to do as Bond s CIA counterpart and his old MI6 colleague, respectively. Forster s film has a couple of standout action sequences as it bounces in obligatory fashion across Europe and South America; besides the opening car chase, there s a wild fight in which Bond and a bad guy are beating the hell out of each other while hanging upside down from... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
'Quantum of solace,' 4 stars Nov 15, 2008
Along the way, Bond enlists the aid of Camille (Olga Kurylenko), who's looking for her own version of solace, and Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini), back from Casino Royale. There's also the traditional Bond Girl fling, with agent Strawberry Fields (Gemma Arterton). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Quantum' a thrilling ride Nov 15, 2008
He seeks the aid of an old foe (Giancarlo Giannini from "Casino") and a future friend, the C.I.A. agent Felix Leiter, played by Jeffrey Wright with a sneer of distaste over what his boss and his government are up to in South America. That's where industrialist Dominic Greene (Amalric, of "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" and "Munich") of Greene Planet is plotting land grabs and luring a former dictator back to Bolivia to put him in charge. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bond loses luster in Quantum Nov 15, 2008
There are some traditional Bond traits: globetrotting locations such as Panama (standing in for Bolivia), Italy and Austria, and old pals M (Dame Judi Dench), Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini) and Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) helping out. But what's never here is a sense of urgency. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
'Quantum of Solace' barely worthy of rich 007 history Nov 15, 2008
Returning from Casino Royale, too, is the eminent Giancarlo Giannini as Bond's ally and friend, Rene Mathis. The actor's hangdog, gray-bearded, doomed presence lends the proceedings a few moments of class. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
In 'Quantum of Solace', James Bond evolves as a tragic figure Nov 14, 2008
The supporting cast is studded with equally excellent performers, including Jeffrey Wright and Giancarlo Giannini, both reprising their roles in "Casino Royale.". And the women. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
'Quantum of Solace': The Bourne Compendium, By Kurt Loder Nov 14, 2008
Fellow agent Ren Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini) is also back, lured out of retirement; and so is Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) although what exactly he's doing, and why he's doing so little of it, is never quite clear. Bond leaves them all in his dust in any event he and Camille are on their way to confront Greene at an ecologically correct hotel in the Bolivian desert (the least snazzy showdown locale in a Bond film ever). (VHI.com -- Music News)
"Quantum of Solace" Nov 14, 2008
And the wonderful Giancarlo Giannini reappears as Mathis, the operative Bond wasn't sure he could trust in "Casino Royale"; here, the friendship between the two crackles with wary warmth. At one point Mathis catches Bond drinking the special martini variation named after his lost love (that would be the Vesper, and in the movie, a bartender helpfully offers the recipe so you can make your own at home) and sees the melancholy shadows in his eyes. (Salon)
Bond: Bourne Again Nov 13, 2008
Craig s now famed physique is featured in a forced scene where he answers the door shirtless to Giancarlo Giannini of all people. This may be the least sexy James Bond of the entire series. (Fox News)
Bond goes on Nov 13, 2008
Starring: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini, Jesper Christensen, Mathieu Amalric. Director: Marc Forster. (North County Times)
"Quantum of Solace" is double-oh heaven Nov 13, 2008
"Quantum of Solace,"with Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright, Gemma Arterton, Giancarlo Giannini. Directed by Marc Forster, from a screenplay by Paul Haggis, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade. (Seattle Times)
Not quite gold Bond Nov 13, 2008
"Quantum of Solace" is directed by Marc Forster, with Daniel Craig, Mathieu Amalric, Olga Kurylenko, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright, Giancarlo Giannini ... Casino Royale" came along just as the James Bond franchise was sinking into a lazy rehash of all that had gone before. It jump-started 007 with its seamless mix of action and emotion, and now "Quantum of Solace" keeps it humming along -- in a familiar, but forgettable, gear. The car metaphor is appropriate: "Quantum of Solace" starts out with a... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Quantum of Solace Nov 10, 2008
CastDaniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini, Gemma Arterton. Sonia Chopra. (Sify)
Quantum of Solace Lucerne Premiere Nov 7, 2008
Dame Judi Dench (M), Jeffrey Wright (Felix Leiter) and Giancarlo Giannini (Mathis) will reprise their roles as Bond's allies. It is British actor Daniel Craig s second outing as James Bond, following his debut film Casino Royale released November 16th 2006. (MI6)
* FILM REVIEW: Bond barely says a word Nov 7, 2008
Daniel Craig (James Bond) Olga Kurylenko (Camille), Mathieu Amalric (Dominic Greene), Judi Dench (M), Giancarlo Giannini (Mathis), Gemma Arterton (Strawberry Fields). RUNNING TIME: 106 MINUTES. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
I used to admire James Bond - now I pity him Nov 5, 2008
Cast: Daniel Craig, Gemma Arterton, Giancarlo Giannini, Jeffrey Wright, Jesper Christensen, Judi Dench, Mathieu Amalric, Olga Kurylenko, Stana Katic. was refreshing he's compelling. (guardian.co.uk)
Sony Ericsson Unveils James Bond's Phone For 'Quantum of Solace' Aug 5, 2008
Quantum of Solace co-stars Mathieu Amalric, Olga Kurylenko, Anatole Taubman, Gemma Arterton, Joaqu;n Cosio, Dame Judi Dench, Jesper Christensen, Giancarlo Giannini, and Jeffrey Wright. Search CommanderBond. (CommanderBond.net)
When the nukes start dropping ... Jun 5, 2008
In my favorite World War II/Holocaust movie, Lina Wertmuller's 1975 Seven Beauties, a harmless little nebbish of an Italian petty thief, Pasqualino (Giancarlo Giannini), finds himself in a horrible, hellish Nazi concentration camp; the camp setting is some sort of huge, enclosed, indoor hall, a setting so evil that the inmates never even see the sun. To survive, Pasqualino agrees to make love to the camp commandant, a ghastly, sadistic, Brobdingnagian-girthed gorgon-like SS officer, played by... (Asia Times Online)
Giancarlo Giannini Finishes Panama Filming; Compares 'Quantum' To ... Mar 7, 2008
Giancarlo Giannini Finishes Panama Filming; Compares 'Quantum' To 'Casino' - James Bond 007 - CommanderBond ... Giancarlo Giannini Finishes Panama Filming; Compares 'Quantum' To 'Casino ... Giancarlo Giannini has finished filming his scenes as Ren; Mathis in Panama for Quantum of Solace. (CommanderBond.net)
Ukrainian actress to be Bond star Jan 9, 2008
Other returning cast members include Dame Judi Dench as M, Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter and Giancarlo Giannini as Mathis. French actor Mathieu Amalric, currently winning plaudits for his role in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, will play the villainous Dominic Greene, while 21-year-old Arterton makes her debut as MI6 Agent Fields. (BBC News -- Europe)
Bond 22 Starts Production Today at Pinewood Studios, London Jan 8, 2008
Returning to Bond 22 (working title) from CASINO ROYALE are Judi Dench in her role as M, Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter and Giancarlo Giannini as Mathis. Newcomer to the Bond franchise, Gemma Arterton, will play the role of MI6 Agent Fields. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Other releases Oct 5, 2007
Also getting a DVD promotional run at the Caesar theater, Roger Young's version of the Count's wicked exploits is an Italian-German TV production from 2002, and stars Patrick Bergin (Patriot Games) as the immortal neck-muncher and always watchable Giancarlo Giannini (Casino Royale, Hannibal) as Valenzi the vampire expert. Trivia: Bergin also played Frankenstein in a 1992 TV movie. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Hey, I know them! Aug 26, 2007
com) and he's currently directing a film in Italy starring Giancarlo Giannini. "There's a lot of interesting things left to do," he said. (Pensacola News Journal)
Signore & Signore: Leading Ladies of Italian Cinema Jul 7, 2007
The Seduction of Mimi (Mmi metallurgico ferito nellonnore) (1972) 121min Sun, July 8 at 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30pm Directed by Lina Wertmller With Mariangela Melato, Giancarlo Giannini Mimi is a dockworker who falls into a torrid affair with a blonde communist organizer (Melato) in this satiric combination of two beloved Italian pastimes (sex and politics) ... A Drama of Jealousy (Dramma della gelosia) (1970) 107min Sat, July 28 at 2, 4:30, 6:50, 9:15pm Directed by Ettore Scola With Monica Vitti,... (New York Press)
Olsen Twins as Bond girls? May 18, 2007
ER' actor Goran Visnjic is mooted to be playing a villain, while Dame Judi Dench and Giancarlo Giannini will reprise their roles as M and Rene Mathis respectively. Shooting on the movie is due to start in 2008. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Commentary ‘Seven Beauties' sparks scintillating cinema session Feb 22, 2007
Directed by Lina Wertmllert, the film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Giancarlo Giannini, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Original Screenplay and Best Director. Those in attendance Tuesday were treated to some truly profound discussion following the film as Viewer's Eye members compared interpretations. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Bond Sequel Not Risico Jan 30, 2007
One character who will reportedly be back is Casino Royale's Rene Mathis, played by Giancarlo Giannini. The Italian actor told the magazine Il Giornale that he has signed on for Bond 22. (IGN FilmForce)
