Review of Dr. No (1962) by Brent B — 10 Mar 2013
Compared to later Bond films, this first effort is smaller in scope and rough around the edges. Terence Young seems determined to place the camera in awkward positions that reveal little of the beautiful Jamaican scenery.
Characters and plot threads, such as a shady female photographer who trails Bond from the airport, are left unresolved. I think seeing it at the time of its release would have felt like a disappointment for fans of the Bond novels and espionage thrillers.
In retrospect, however, one can identify moments that helped create the feel of the Bond universe, such as the decision (apparently a source of debate behind the scenes) to have Bond shoot an unarmed opponent in cold blood.
This review of Dr. No (1962) was written by Brent B on 10 Mar 2013.
Dr. No has generally received very positive reviews.
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