Review of Dr. No (1962) by Peter N — 09 Nov 2012
James Bond's first screen appearance is a classic in every sense of the word. An icon is born with the line, "Bond. James Bond." It's clear that the producers, and even Sean Connery are still trying to figure out the formula that ultimately provided the blueprint for every single spy franchise that came after it, but the important parts are there: a pretty girl, a sinister villain, exotic locations, etc.
Compared to some of the more flamboyant Bond films, this one keeps things simple, which works toward its advantage. Overall, a stellar adaptation of one of Fleming's best books. Even in its earliest stages, the Bond films showed signs of evolving into a long-running and entertaining series.
It's always fun to go back and watch this one, knowing that the best is yet to come.
This review of Dr. No (1962) was written by Peter N on 09 Nov 2012.
Dr. No has generally received very positive reviews.
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