Ready or not, this Friday November 14, James Bond is coming to town, or better yet, to a theater near you, since the 22^nd installment of the 007 franchise is scheduled to be released in the United States.

So far, since the production opened worldwide on November 1, “Quantum of Solace” has brought in $200 million, which translates as a record amount for any James Bond movie.

Despite this accomplishment that is by no means to be downplayed, it seems that the film has fallen below par in terms of everything else but profit, with critics deeming it as a lesser Bond movie than its predecessors.

Moreover, as many have noted, the producers, apparently unable to come up with maybe only a pinch of novelty for this 22nd sequel, have found solace in treading the beaten road of the 1967 installment „Casino Royale.”

Apart from a plethora of explosions, a dead girlfriend Bond mourns after (and that’s about all we find out about her during the movie), some bad guys chasing and almost no storyline, „Quantum of Solace” has nothing much to bring to the table.

No „Bond. James Bond,” no martinis, no state-of-the-art gadgets, the movie lacks every trademark that has made both Ian Fleming’s character and the Bond franchise stand the test of time.

Nevertheless, there is always Daniel Craig to show a little skin and get the ladies let out a sigh, especially when he answers the door shirtless to Inspector Mathis, portrayed by Giancarlo Giannini.

Still, if James Bond can save the world single-handedly, unfortunately Daniel Craig cannot bear the burden of the entire movie on his shoulders. And he might lose his license to thrill the audience.

So next time cover naked parts, knock down a few martinis and let everybody know who you are: Bond. James Bond.