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- DirectorTerence YoungStarsSean ConneryUrsula AndressBernard LeeA resourceful British government agent seeks answers in a case involving the disappearance of a colleague and the disruption of the American space program."Bond. James Bond."
The first film of one of the longest-running franchises in history. James Bond, Agent 007, is a British secret agent with a license to kill, known for more than half a century for resourcefulness, various gadgets, and seduction of women.
The story is quite naive, somehow comic-book-like "tongue-in-cheek" unreal. While investigating the disappearance of a colleague, Bond finds himself on a forbidden island, ruled by a criminal mastermind, a crazy scientist who, with the help of advanced technology, strives for world domination. Dr. No and his island somewhat reminded me of the legendary Captain Nemo and his Nautilus.
While the interior of the villain's underground lair is retro-futuristic, the island itself is a tropical paradise, from which emerges the future sex symbol, Ursula Andress. Before he will save and seduce this puberty dream of the sixties, we see Bond in the arms of two more enchanting ladies, Eunice Gayson and Zena Marshall. Still, although he seduces three beauties in two hours of film, Sean Connery is much more realistic and believable than his successors. Bond's self-confidence hasn't yet grown into arrogance, and Connery's charm is more natural. Besides, he still doesn't have his "Sport Billy" gadget for every, even the most unpredictable situation, but he relies exclusively on experience and intellect.
I believe that this film was spectacular in its time, but it has aged quite badly, especially in the technical sense. Not serious enough, unconvincing, and almost completely linear, today it can hardly be considered a thriller, and the action is not particularly impressive either. However, the imaginative set design, Bond girls, and incredible charisma of Sean Connery make it worthy of attention, as well as, of course, the fact that it has launched the iconic franchise that lasts for almost sixty years now.
6,5/10