A Different Bond

Just watched Quantum of Solace (henceforth referred to as QS) recently. Now I had heard that QS was in continuation of Casino Royal(again would be referring it as CR), so had watched CR a few weeks back. Still I never imagined that it would be having so much in common. Now I hardly ever remember faces (forget names) from movies so it was a lot of trouble understanding what was really happening. I think I will have to watch both of them together again to make some sense out of it!
But lets leave that as its my problem (or lack of understanding). What I was talking about was the way how image of Bond has been changed from gizmos and gadegts to that of hardcore action man.
During the times of Pierce Brosnan in any action sequence you can expect atleast some technology to be used. But here with Daniel Craig its like "aao kise ladna hai". Its more like Sunny Deol (a little less I agree) action than a Bond flick. James Bond who was always associated with clever thinking has been reduced to just being an action personality. And Mr Q has dissappeared as the new Bond hardly requires anything from him. In the starting action sequence of QS (chase in the car), I kept on hoping that now, maybe now, he'll push some unusual button, but no the only thing he uses is his driving skill and in the end an SMG!
Now I guess watch Bond movies only for its storyline (this story in continuation looks good even though it means trouble for souls like me!). Dont even expect any gadgets or guns to come out hidden from anywhere near Bond. Just simple action movie!
Donno whateher this change is for good or worse but change is definitly there!