007: Dr. No (1962) MOVIE REACTION! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!
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- Hello everyone and welcome to Cinema Rules! We start yet another film franchise that we will dip into now and again over the course of the year... 007 JAMES BOND!! we start with the first 'Official' 007 movie, Dr. No starring Sean Connery
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Dr. No was a gamble. The producers didn't know how it would do. The budget was only $1 million. But it made $60 million. The producers now had a better idea of what worked and that there was an audience for Bond. So, they doubled the budget for the next film. That one made $80 million. Then they pulled out all the stops for the third film. Goldfinger cost $3 million and made $125 million.
And once the public knew WHO Bond was and WHAT Bond did, the producers felt freer to raise the stakes to go with the budgets.
Dr. No is pretty underwhelming, but From Russia With Love and Goldfinger went in knowing what they were doing, now that the bugs were worked out.
Also of note, when Goldfinger became a huge hit the producers rereleased the first two in the United States. So some of their total grosses came after the success of the third.
Taking a million dollars to go shoot in color on location in Jamaica with unknown actors was a HUGE gamble in 1962.
@@ericjanssen394 From Russia With Love was kind of a mess. Too convoluted, but it was worth it for Lotte Lenya playing an amazing villain. If I hadn’t read the book half a dozen times, I would not have appreciated that movie. Parts of it (the hot, sweaty Gypsy girls) still embarrass me to watch.
fun fact The Vatican condemned Dr. No describing it as "a dangerous mixture of violence, vulgarity, sadism and sex" if only they new what the 80s would bring.
Something to keep in mind for the Bond films, especially in the first ten or twenty years, is how much of a big deal it would have been for ordinary people to see these amazing exotic locations, maybe for the first time. Global travel was probably way beyond the dreams and financial abilities of most people at the time, so these films really were a window to the world.
Big woop you make the same statement about all films with this logic its nothing special. People generally go to films for escapism or stories going to exotic locations aren't a factor in that.
@@lampad4549you can’t make this statement about all films because there weren’t many films AT THE TIME that had the things bond films had in them.
The second film From Russia With Love has better characters and a much better plot with some great action scenes.
Actually it's one of my favorite Bond movies. Haven't seen all but most of them
Yes the story and action are better and Daniela Bianchi is my all time favorite Bond girl.
_From Russia With Love_ is the all-time best Bond film.
And the great Lotte Lenya as Rosa Klebb
Agreed FRWL begins to find the formula and allowed for the cast and crew to be more creative. By Goldfinger the formula is solidified and there's a set standard created by FRWL and Goldfinger. I've seen all the Bond films and the next two are in my top 10.
I think you’re watching this through cynical millennial glasses. When this film originally came out it was instantly iconic. The gun barrel sequence, the theme/titles, Connery’s bad ass suave character, his stylish suits, the exotic locations, Honey Ryder’s introduction etc etc it’s as much about the style as it is the substance. This was pure popcorn cinema done in a way that hadn’t been seen before.
I have to laff too when they shrug off the beautiful females in the film. Too much porn will do that
He’s British, of course he was going to drink the tea. He couldn’t help himself
Scottish 🏴
And it was coffee, not tea.
Bond actually didnt like tea in the novels
@@jamesbmedia8996 Scottish people are British.
@@sweiland75 try saying it to their faces see how it goes
Yeah, that "mango tree" song is guaranteed to be stuck in your head FOREVER.
I like to see the entire James Bond franchise as a good time capsule, in it we get to see the fears at the time in the form of the villain with the plan, the locations generally visited by tourists, the fashion that was predominant and the generally considered beauties of their moment, so even if they're not all good, or even the ones that are dated, I feel they're worth a watch.
Exactly. The Bond films, at least the first ones, were wildly popular because they captured the Zeitgeist of the time. They sparked a whole cultural phenomenon, everything from kid's toys, to men's cologne (High Karate), to a whole raft of spy themed TV shows and movies, both serious and parody. Including, by the way, the closest thing you'll ever see to a genuine female version of Bond - the mid 60s TV series "Honey West", starring the wonderful Anne Francis. So settle down, feminists, it's already been done.
Sorry to tell you, Shaun, but convoluted “death traps” are a 007 hallmark.
"Begin the unnecessarily slow-moving dipping mechanism!"
Austin Powers making fun of the convoluted death traps were always my favorite bits of those movies.
Not the best Bond [that would be Goldfinger], but this one has two of the most iconic moments in cinema--"Bond, James Bond" and Ursula Andress rising from the sea.
Goldfinger was excellent. But Skyfall by far the greatest Bond film ever made.
Or as we called her in school, Ursula Undress.
@Randy White been watching Bond for over 40yrs, and by far not only Craig's best. But thr best Movie
James Bond pretty much defined the villain wanting to conquer the world. They were the Marvel blockbusters of their time.
Except the Marvel films aren't classics and won't be remembered.
@@SpaceCattttt Exactly. The marvel films are just comic book fairground rides.
Wrong. Marvel films are dross.
How on this earth can you say that 🤔what a silly statement
@@georgemorley1029 The Bond films are just spy story fairground rides. But whether either of those opinions is true or not is not relevant since I wasn't talking about quality.
It is actually rather surprising how much of the Bond -elements this movie already has; the M and Moneypenny scenes, Felix Leiter, Bond girl, Megalomanical villain, villain with a handicap or a bizarre quirk, deathtraps, awesome villain's lair and sets along with the opening gunbarrel scene. Still i'd say this is very much the most vanilla of the Bond films, where it does the basic things and not much else. For a lowbudget effort it's quite good but not a bond movie i feel like watching unless i marathon the entire series. It's still a good movie but there will be so many better Bond films after this.
i agree. At the time Bond was exciting and a man of action and women loved him. the man every man wanted to be.
Well the novel “Doctor. No” by Ian Fleming gave the creators plenty of the Bond-elements to put in the movie and reading that novel it really shows where they got the ideas. Keep in mind the novels by Ian Fleming where the original bond books and where the inspiration for the movie franchise.
Dr No was trying to destroy the US space program by toppling their missiles with radio frequencies sending them off course and crashing, I think. Yeah a bit vague, the villain plots do get better.
Tbf though it's probably one of the most realistic espionage plots as that's the type of stuff that actually happens lol
It was a way of showing SPECTRE's power.
@@fizikz9647 Agreed. I would say the same for From Russia With Love and maybe Thunderball. Otherwise the franchise becomes almost like adult super fiction or comedic parodies as per Roger Moore's interpretation of the character.
I haven't seen the movie in years, but I vaguely recall from the book that the plan was to sell the anti-rocket tech to the highest bidder, and he was destroying US rockets to demonstrate his product.
Product of the time though
When filmed, Jamaica was still a British colony. It obtain independence between filming and the premiere. Talk about dated...
"When you're parking, doesn't count." I love how Tom always has an answer, which is good, because Shaun, you're so rough on your buddy all the time (I know it is in good fun as best buds). hehehhee
(Dr) no 000, I think, but certainly agents 001 through 009 exist. They all get shown seated in Thunderball(I think.. ) briefly, 008 is mentioned in Goldfinger, 009 is shown in Octopussy, and 006 appears throughout Goldeneye. :O
Sean Connery...the most handsome and coolest James Bond.
RIP Sean Connery. Though I never seen his 007 films, but he was a phenomenal actor.
You need to see gold finger and thunder ball 2 very good bond films
@@50.CalFilms I'm planning to. I've been familiar with 007 because I grew up watching Pierce Bronson and Daniel Craig. But I never seen the original ones that started the franchise.
Sean Connery IS James Bond. If you haven't seen his James Bond films, you haven't seen a James Bond film.
@@ChucksCherubs3 facts
Dr No was a low budget experiment. After it's success, more effort was put into the Bond films. It was the first of it's kind, so had no competition in the genre.
Goldfinger was the 3rd biggest film of 1964 (US), Marry Poppins and My Fair Lady beat it out. From Russia With Love was released in 1963 yet not in the US until May of 1964, just 4 months before Goldfinger, and it was the 5th highest grossing film of 1964 (US)
Not a great film overall, but Dr No's biggest strength is establishing the character of James Bond. His thought process, how he operates and showing off his skills as spy.
Ken Adam’s sets are some of the greatest of all time. He does most of the Bond films through Moonraker.
Your nodding in unison reaction to Connery's three death-shoe strikes upon the tarantula is brilliant.
it's hard to appreciate these old films the way they were appreciated when nothing like them had been seen before. people who saw them when they came out still think of them as highly now as they did then and those who see them now see 'primitive' and wonder what the fuss was about. like hearing hendrix after a life of listening to rock and not understanding what it was to hear his sounds when they had never been heard on earth before...
"From Russia With Love" is a far superior film. The plot is more about espionage than world-domination nonsense, and it has a great fight scene on a train. And knife shoes.
I agree and goldfinger is a masterpiece, it's been a while since I watch a bond film since I've been watching horror movies alot lately I'm thinking about taking a break from horror movies and watch the whole bond franchise again over the Summer.
Back in 1980, I got to see both FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE and GOLDFINGER on a big screen. That night, FRWL became my favorite Connery Bond film. It's got so much mood and atmosphere! The only one I like even more... is ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE. They actually followed the book for once... while IMPROVING on it.
@@henrykujawa4427 Ditto. I watched both the movies within a short span of time. I am kind of torn between From Russia with Love and On Her Majesty's Secret Service. They are the best Bond movies imo.
it feels more like what bond films would become than the first one did.
Please please, watch The Sting. With actors like Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, the acting can't get any better and the story line is perfect.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid brill with Redford and Newman
If u mention Paul Newman u have to see "Cool Hand Luke" one of the best movies ever
@@luvlgs1 yes another favourite of mine
If you haven't seen David Fincher's "The Game", I'd love your take on it. Stellar cast (Michael Douglas, Sean Penn), so many twists, completely engaging and surprising.
It's on Netflix (not sure if in the UK)
Connery does 7 bond films... he did in the 80's he did " never say never again" which is a sort of remake of thunderball. Ita a bond film not part of the official bond film lineage
All of the 007 opening scenes are amazing the intros are just work of art on their own.
i have to admit that this has been a favorite of mine for a long time, but that's probably due more to nostalgia than anything else. You guys made good points regarding it. There are def better Bond films (and worse).
I like Dr. No a lot, but I think it’s more of a hangout movie than any other Bond film so it’s a weird introduction and throws off a lot of people. It’s like the Jackie Brown of Bond movies.
The guy who played the twangy guitar in the into was a session musician called Vic Flick. The story goes that he had the option of of a £15 set fee or royalties. He went for the set fee after all who had heard of James Bond
Ohhh, “twangy”! lol
Back in the good old days when a simple karate chop tap on the back of the neck was enough to knock someone out cold.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service is super underrated!!! You guys should love it.
Shaun: There are no such things as dragons...
Mother Nature: Well I have Komodo Dragons, Bearded Dragons, Dragonsnakes, Dragon Millipedes, Dragonflies, Japanese Dragonets, Leafy Seadragon, (she continues to drone on from there) ;p
Cinema Rules: Lets go to the UK to see the James Bond museum, wait we live there
Ursula Andress's debut in a major role.
Remember her when you get to Die Another Day.
michael Phillips ,, You might be watching Ursula Andress but its not her voice ,your listening to Nikki Van Der zyl who overdubbed her part in the film , her singing voice (under the mango tree) was dubbed by Diana Coupland wife of the composer of the bond theme Monty Norman..
My favorite Bond films are Thunderball,You Only Live Twice,On Her Majesty's Secret Service and Casino Royale.
When I saw this when it first came out, it was like nothing that came before. Seeing a woman shot on screen, for example, was quite a shock for the time. The free-wheeling attitude for casual sex was also not something that was generally acknowledged in film. Considering that this was the beginning of a franchise that is still going, there must have been something that connected with the audiences of the time.
If you want a good retro spy/Clint Eastwood film, check out "Where Eagles Dare"... Clint gets to dual wield machine guns!!! lol
Not a great film, but one of my absolute favorites. Alastair MacLean adapted his own novel. The Guns of Navarone is much better MacLean, but I do love them both.
Yeah, this is really one of the more middle-of-the-road Bond movies. More of a curiosity piece than a classic film on its own. Also, I hope you're okay with having Underneath The Mango Tree stuck in your head for the next two weeks.
My favourite Bond movies are definitely Live and Let Die, You Only Live Twice and Casino Royale.
Dalton is my favourite Bond and Goldeneye was originally written for him, it'd probably be one of my favourites too if he was in it.
From Russia with Love was a whole lot better. Dr No had a low budget it was more the filmmakers testing the waters before they take the dive.
Food for thought if you don't mind a brief read (skip and enjoy otherwise); just for perspective, aside from "westerns" and "war movies", there really was no "action" genre in 1962. Dr. No was hugely inspired by the success of two films in the previous two years, the first was Albert Hitchcock's North by Northwest, which you guys should watch not only because its a genuine, Hitchcock-thriller CLASSIC, but because it's also quite literally the prototype for the screen version of 007. Cary Grant is the suave, leading man in the business suit getting caught up in high-flying espionage thrills, Eva Marie Saint is a bombshell with a brain, James Mason is the ultra sophisticated villain (English, of course), and Martin Landau is the slightly odd and utterly ruthless henchman. Very much worth your time. And second was a Gregory Peck movie called The Guns of Navarone - very much like a modern Mission: Impossible movie - not historical in any way minus the WWII setting, simply made to entertain and enthrall with a tale of high stakes espionage with non-stop tension, chases, explosions, and shoot-outs. But those films - and Dr. No - jumpstarted the modern action genre by taking the thrills and "action" of westerns and war movies and planting them into more modern times, or with a more modern sensibility (by that time meaning a willingness to openly acknowledge sexuality on screen and to show blood/ death/ horror onscreen as well).
Ursula Andress' bikini is no big deal today, but at the time, to many westerners and certainly in the U.S., the "French" bikini was still very much a rare and exotic sight. It was shockingly close to "near-naked", and although conservative audiences labeled the film exploitative (and rightly so), a whole new generation of 1960's teenagers were riding the wave of a new era in education, arts, and PEACE! Music was changing, young people were getting smarter faster, and movies were becoming more graphic and "real" at the same time, trying to stay hip and relevant.
So what seems kind of quaint by post-John Woo standards was cutting edge, near-pornographic shock at the time. You didn't want your mother to see a James Bond film, you know? And when all the young men started borrowing the lines and acting all "cool" like Sean Connery, naturally the girls wanted to know what all the snickers and hubub was about, so they went to see these films with their beaus, and the films became increasingly successful, and in some ways, increasingly shocking - especially with the innuendo and sex-laden names, which (for a while) just got better and better!
But it was a different time, and what would rightly be seen as sexist or racist stereotyping today was a HUGE opportunity for actresses and people of color back then. Quarrel was only slightly more hip than a superstitious caricature, by today's standards, but back then, the actor John Kitzmiller had lines, got to be involved in some of the physical action, got to show how tough (and crazy) he was when the girl scratched him with the broken bulb, etc. And although the women are little more than toys for Bond in the early films, again, for those actresses, they got to play femme fatales - BAD girls in some cases - roles with something to chew on, and many remained loyal and loving towards the franchise for years because of it, but today, these older Bond films are considered sexist and/or racist, and comparatively, they are, even though behind the scenes, it was pretty groundbreaking in a lot of ways, strangely open-minded and inclusive, even if still using the popular stereotypes of the time.
Anyway, buy the Blu rays, watch the behind-the-scenes, they're every bit as interesting as the movies themselves, imo. Great to see how they work on the target audience now though; good food for thought, lol. Can't wait to see whatever's next!
I’m going to watch these two classic movies, thank you
About the "sense of urgency"- it does get better with the sequels. Goldfinger (#3) is considered the best of the Connery films and the gold standard (no pun) of the Bond films. My personal favourite is You Only Live Twice (#5).
i used to sing the goldfinger theme in the house when i was alone. my chihuahuas would just look at me like i was crazy.
This film is alot more light hearted than the other films you are comparing it to. Light action light comedy light story line and heavy on the intrigue and romance. 😋
Favorite Bond films: Goldfinger and For Your Eyes Only.
Actually you can probably enjoy the way James Bond is parodied in the Austin Powers series of films after watching this.
Sean Connery was the best Bond. I love these movies so damn much, exactly as they are.
Yea when I watched Dr No for the first time a few years ago, I had the same feeling. I thought it was pretty tame and I thought the villain was easily dispatched and it lacked urgency and the movie felt short in its resolution. I think our issue is that we have seen so many movies, esp. Bond movies that have took the threats to another level every time that we could not help but being underwhelmed cause this was the first try at the plate so to speak. It was the first of his kind. And those who saw it probably thought it was mindblowing. I think really my favorite parts of the movie was seeing younger Connery in his prime being witty and charming while doing his job as a killer/spy. The hotel room scenes were the best in my opinion.
I wouldn’t have gotten into James Bond if I didn’t decide to watch it during lockdown
I think you'll be more and more impressed with how they progress and wind up seeing them quicker than you imagine.
I hope "Goldfinger" is on your list. IMHO The epitome of Bond, a huge world-wide hit. Great soundtrack, great villain, and Connery is the ultimate leading man
If you watch all of them, just remember that George Lazenby's movie 'ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE', comes after 'YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE'. After Lazenby's movie, it goes _back_ to Sean Connery for 'DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER' 1971.
Love the reaction. I’m a big fan of James Bond can’t wait for you guys to do the next one!
From Russia with Love DEFINITELY will deliver the "feel of urgency" Sean is looking for. Constant sense of danger, though the plot described as a bit too over the place for some. Many things thrown in. I had no problems with it, but I guess I've got to admit it needs attention span. Also one of the toughest villains for Bond in entire franchise by far.
My favorite Bond is " On Her Majesty Secret Service". Exciting action and an extraordinary second story line!
I agree, and without Connery.
@@brendanfoehr5086 I know, but I didn't want to spoil in case anyone is reading this who hasn't seen the movie yet.
George Lazenby was the perfect Bond .....for a MeToo audience.
And Telly Savalas was miscast as well. Diana Rigg stole every scene she was in though, not the typical dumb Bond girl but witty and classy as well.
@@christianeichinger2840 If they had ever really wanted to do the books, Telly Savalas would have made a perfect Emilio Largo in "THUNDERBALL" (and they wouldn't have had to dub his voice). But despite being all wrong for Blofeld, the script AND his acting is SO DAMNED GOOD, he became my #1 favorite Bond movie villain. (Julian Glover's my #2.)
I finally figured out a few years ago who should have played Blofeld in all those films in the 60s... GEORGE SANDERS.
@@henrykujawa4427 I am glad there are still people around who appreciate the great George Sanders
I might be alone in this but to me part of the charm of these movies is how cheesy, dated and of their time they are: it's like opening a direct unfiltered portal to the past. (Disclaimer, I'm a millennial and female). My favourite Bond movie is Goldeneye. But other than that, in chronological order: Goldfinger, Moonraker, A View to a kill, Licence to kill, Tomorrow never dies, Casino Royal and Skyfall.
I'm guilty of asking for the Vesper style martini - didn't think for a second that I was being original or creative, it was more like "When in Jamaica, you drink Red Stripe and Appletons" - homage. Also: It's a damned tasty drink! I make 'em at home frequently, great relaxer!
Excited to see you jump onto these legendary films.
Been a 007 fan as long as I can remember, which is most of my life. 😂👍🏼
Also the Casino Royale comedy movie came out several years after Dr No, 1967 I think.
Bolt - Full Movie - ( 2008 )
There was a TV version of Casino Royale, not a comedy, from the 1950s.
@@kallreader7376
Yeah I’ve seen that, quite hap-dash in its 50’s live TV drama way, but I was talking in terms of actual films.
I would say that this and the next Bond films are my favorites.
After the third film, they started becoming parodies of themselves.
Plus I just love campy 60's nonsense.
The Bond franchise is fascinating to me, I watched all the early ones with my dad when I was a teenager, that got me to read the books. I LOVE the early and later Bond movies, but not the Roger Moore years. After a while, everyone has a favorite Bond, like people prefer certain Doctors on Doctor Who! I love them all, really, just some I make fun of and others grip me entirely.
Not the Roger Moore years? You fool
Nope, the "comedy" Casino Royale came after as a spoof. They even tried to get Connery.
Yes, indeed.
Great franchise.
The 60's Connery Bond are all classics.
Bolt - Full Movie - ( 2008 )
The first 4 connery's are the definition of cool
Nice to see Jack Lord in his younger days too.
I hope you guys end up watching Roger Moore’s films as well.
i think the appeal of DR NO is more about the film's unique style and atmosphere, as well as the charismatic quality Connery gave to Bond - and not so much the story or action - if any other actor had played Bond, it may have very well been the case that we would have never had another 007 film (by the way, i think Dr No is an excellent villain - one of the best, imho - because he is played in such a low key way, with such a stone face expression - but this robotic realization only makes him all the more the frightening and convincing as a heartless psychopath criminal genius)
Last year I decided to watch every single Bond film. One per week, every Monday. I managed to never miss a week. Now that I'm finished and miss those times (reading the title Dr. No feels already nostalgic), I'm glad you started to watch it. What I'm also glad is the fact that you decided to upload these on a Sunday, so I only have to wait one day. That means that I can continue with my *Bond Monday* saga. Now with you, guys. See you tomorrow!
Whenever I see the spider thing, I always remember how it was a centipede in the book. Hahaha
Fun fact: The scene where Ursula Andress rises out of the water in a bikini was ranked #1 on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Sexy Moments.
There's only one thing noteworthy about the first James Bond movie Dr. No: it establishes the clichés of the spy thriller genre. As for my favorite Bond movie, I honestly have trouble picking just one. But some of my personal favorites include Goldeneye, A View To A Kill, Thunderball, Diamonds Are Forever, Tomorrow Never Dies, For Your Eyes Only, and The World Is Not Enough.
I think my personal favorite is tied between Goldeneye, The Living Daylights and Octopussy.
Her name is Honey Rider. You know directly what the character was placed for.
James Bond: "What's your name?"
Honey: "Ryder".
James: "Ryder what?"
Honey: "Ryder Deez nuts".
Thunderball. It’s enormously entertaining. Casino Royal. Best introduction of a new James Bond ever.
+1
Thunderball is one of my favourite films of all time
This is the correct answer. 😉 Domino is 😍
Love TB!
Personal favorite is The Spy Who Loved Me. That was my first exposure to James Bond. For me, it had the perfect blend of action, sex, humor, villain, henchmen, locales and gadgets. Definitely Roger Moore’s best.
Can’t wait til you meet Pussy Galore, Holly Goodhead, Plenty O’Toole, and so many others lol
The next one, "From Russia with Love" is vastly better and Goldfinger even more so. That said, "Dr. No" is a fan favorite for being the introduction of Connery's Bond but also, for me, it's a great early-60's, somewhat campy, Spy-thriller. I love seeing the ways this film establishes the Bond film-franchise, with some of the favorite traditions that are developed and extended, in later films.
James Bond wasn't misogynistic. James Bond loved women.
Well he kinda is 😂 but I still love these movies
Still didn't consider them equals, especially in the Fleming books.
....up the @*5*
He's chauvinistic rather than misogynistic.
My dad wasn't an alcoholic. He loved alcohol!
Very good reaction guys. I've subscribed. To give you some idea of how risque the film was at the time, my RE teacher, a baptist minister, actually tore a copy of the paperback in half with his bare hands because it was 'immoral'. He then wrote to my parents and told them that I'd brought 'pornography' to school.
For Your Eyes Only 1981 has most nostalgia for me. I like You Only Live Twice to.
The second one is the best with Robert Shaw superb as the villain.
The earlier film was a TV adaptation of Casino Royale on CBS' Climax! starring Barry Nelson as an American James Bond aided by a British Felix Leiter. The spoof version of Casino Royale was in 1967 after Albert R. Broccoli didn't show interest in the producers' offer of the title and they were unable to secure Connery for a non-Eon film (he was leaving the role after 1967's Eon 007 film You Only Live Twice though he would return in 1971 for Diamonds Are Forever and then in the non-Eon film Never Say Never Again in 1983). Without Connery or Broccoli, they made a comedic version instead.
The “PPKs” in this film are actually Walther PP (the PPK was the compact version of the PP).
Favourite bond film live and let die, favourite bond theme a view to a kill.
ok, now i wish i looked like young sean connery
You've lost your soul boys. Whereas you used to sit down and watch a film and then discuss it; now you just take the piss all the way through and then attempt to discuss a film, which you didn't actually watch.
Cool that you guys have begun to react to the OLD Bond Movies .... My Favorit Bond IS Roger Moore ! :P (Probally coz i was teenager when he was James Bond and Sean Connery is / was to ancient to me and i couldnt "relate")
PS : One of the best with Sean Connery as James Bond is in my oppinion Diamonds Are Forever ! ;)
From Russia With Love is one of the best Bond films. Robert Shaw as Red Grant is a formidable villain and his fight with Bond on the train is so iconic they paid homage to it in Spectre.
19:46 in the book it was way worse I believe she was strapped to the top of a cave or I could be wrong about that part but I do know for a fact doctor now had a bunch of crabs to pincher to death because in the book he likes to study fear and was using James Bond‘s insecurities against him in the book.
I lost it when at the end, she goes down on him and both of you look at each other like: "wtf is happening?!" 😂😂😂
How can people claiming to be movie buffs get to this age having not seen all the James bond films? Hell, how can anyone get to that age and not seen all the James bond films. They are on TV constantly for the last 50 years! The mind boggles.
I guess there were not enough explosions, and jump cuts to impress you with.
Goldfinger is the greatest Bond film . . . Best villain, best villain evil plan, best evil sidekick, best Bond girl with the best name, best score, best car, best everything . . .
The Spy Who Loved Me
@@DeltaAssaultGaming The Connery Bond's were Classic! The Moore Bond's were enjoyable romps! The Dalton Bond's were solid films! Brosnan's Bond's are unwatchable! and Craig's are Classics like Connery's! .... Lazenby's outing was a very good film!
"These credits, you wouldn't think it's a James Bond movie"
Definitely only seen Daniel Craig flicks (which are awesome) Hope you enjoy the early ones as well! :)
You have to take into account the time that this film came out, what they were allowed to do and the boundaries that were pushed
They definitely get better as they go. Once they really dial in the formula for 007 the movies really get fun and interesting. Although they star Roger Moore instead of Sean Connery, my favorites are THE SPY WHO LOVED ME and FOR YOUR EYES ONLY....and believe it or not, I liked MOONRAKER.
The Lotus Esprit was my favourite Bond car.
Ian Fleming's novels actually weren't that outdated. Bond is supposed to be slightly brutish, lecherous, and off-putting beneath the suave exterior. He is a pulp character in the vein of Solomon Kane or Conan the Barbarian, after all. It's the business of pulp fiction to deal with gritty and seedy subject matter. The movies mostly just glossed over that side of him until the 80's, with the Timothy Dalton entries.
In between Bond movies, you should make time for the Harry Palmer trilogy with Michael Caine, which is an anti-Bond.
“The Ipcress File” is a masterpiece of classy understatement, and the plot is classic.
I was a 007 fan when I was a kid and it just feels great to be looking back at these :)
I think Dr. No is the most important classic James Bond, because it created the most important features of the franchise: that the villain is like from a sci-fi, the womanizing, the convoluted plans, etc. The later films might have done it better, but this is what makes it or breaks it. If someone doesn't enjoy these clichés, they won't enjoy the James Bond movies until maybe Casino Royale when they actually put effort into making a James Bond movie that would work even without the name James Bond, as a normal action-thriller.
The comic version of CASINO ROYALE was released five years later. The version of CASINO ROYALE that preceded this movie was a straight adaptation aired on live American TV in 1954 with American actor Barry Nelson as an American 007.
It's unfair to to compare this to "Casablanca". This was just an adaptation on a popular thriller. No one could anticipate that it would spawn an industry and be considered a classic. The villain's lair did set the style for the later movies, and the plots improved with "Goldfinger" and "Thunderball". I had the advantage of having read all the books when I was a kid, so I loved all the movies going in. In fact, I started disliking the Roger Moore movies a lot, since I grew up with Sean Connery's definition of the character, since he resembled the book Bond more than any subsequent actor. Having said that, the Daniel Craig/Judy Dench combo is genius. But I would watch Daniel Craig read from the phone book if he were sweaty and showing some skin.