The legend begins here as British super-agent James Bond (007) emerges for the first time. This film also introduces audiences to the smooth talking charm of Sean Connery who is able to turn the character into icon in his first quote: "Bond, James Bond." Who could have guessed back in the day that this character would become the star of the longest running film series of all time? Now, Dr. No is a good Bond film, but it isn't the best, as it is soon surpassed by films such as From Russia with Love and Goldfinger, but Dr. No does remain a great film as Sean Connery is a demanding screen presence through and through. He hasn't gotten the character to its full-potential just yet, but he certainly is close to that point (he'd perfect it in Goldfinger).
In the film we are introduced to the Bond charm and the essentials such as pretty girls, exotic locations, eccentric villains, and elaborate traps. So Bond enters in a grand fashion bringing in action that is well-ahead of its time which. Some of the action and ideas presented in this movie are things you wouldn't see much of until later in the 60s.
The final verdict is that while Dr. No is the BEST Bond film it is the first in the series and as such deserves great respect for all the things it introduces. It introduces Sean Connery and all the elements of a GOOD Bond film. This is why Dr. No is certainly the Bond film for beginner fans to the series. It is probably the BEST way to introduce someone to the Sean Connery Bond because It's how the entire world was introduced to him in 1963! Also, the new DVDs have great picture quality and are well worth buying if you do not own the previous Special Edition of Dr. No. The picture is crisp and the sound is good and it comes highly recommended.
In the film we are introduced to the Bond charm and the essentials such as pretty girls, exotic locations, eccentric villains, and elaborate traps. So Bond enters in a grand fashion bringing in action that is well-ahead of its time which. Some of the action and ideas presented in this movie are things you wouldn't see much of until later in the 60s.
The final verdict is that while Dr. No is the BEST Bond film it is the first in the series and as such deserves great respect for all the things it introduces. It introduces Sean Connery and all the elements of a GOOD Bond film. This is why Dr. No is certainly the Bond film for beginner fans to the series. It is probably the BEST way to introduce someone to the Sean Connery Bond because It's how the entire world was introduced to him in 1963! Also, the new DVDs have great picture quality and are well worth buying if you do not own the previous Special Edition of Dr. No. The picture is crisp and the sound is good and it comes highly recommended.