FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE was most probably the film you can pinpoint as the foundation for the most successful franchise ever. However, it doesn't grab the attention as much as others, but is notable for the introduction of many Bond trademarks.
Connery is as suave and comfortable in the role as he ever is, and add with that beautiful women, dastardly baddies, and the original Bond director Terence Young, and this movie (despite its production problems) was never going to fail.
The plot is somewhat confusing (mostly unnecessarily), but it will hold the attention. I wouldn't rate it as well as Dr No, however, although I know this does not comply with overall public opinion!
Connery is as suave and comfortable in the role as he ever is, and add with that beautiful women, dastardly baddies, and the original Bond director Terence Young, and this movie (despite its production problems) was never going to fail.
The plot is somewhat confusing (mostly unnecessarily), but it will hold the attention. I wouldn't rate it as well as Dr No, however, although I know this does not comply with overall public opinion!