LONDON (Reuters) - A grim-faced 007 is on the warpath in the latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace," the sequel to box office hit "Casino Royale" starring Daniel Craig as the world's most famous fictional spy.

Bond shows no mercy as he crosses Europe and South America to discover why the woman he loved betrayed him before she died.

He also battles evil eco-terrorist Dominic Greene who wants to install an exiled general in what is supposed to be Bolivia in exchange for land containing huge natural resources.

In a complex web of diplomacy and deceit, the secret agent falls foul both of his enemy and British and U.S. intelligence.

While early reviews generally preferred the previous movie, most agreed that 40-year-old Craig, in his second outing as Bond, has cemented his place in the coveted role which brings instant fame and fortune to the actor who plays it.

German-Swiss director Marc Forster admitted to feeling the pressure with his biggest movie to date.

"The challenge (is) there's a huge amount of expectations, and to rise up to that and have this pressure on hand and being watched by the media and the fans constantly," he told Reuters in Los Angeles.

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I went to see Quantum of Solace last night, and though there was plenty of action, from start to finish, the plot was thin in my view.

Not a strong storyline, and the `baddies` didn`t stand out as much as in previous Bond films.

I won`t reveal the storyline, but I think they ought to get back to the days of `Q` `Miss Moneypenny` and a few gadgets.

Goldeneye is still one of my favourites.