Review of From Russia with Love (1963) by Jenny C — 28 Aug 2009
Considered to be one of JFK's favorite books and the last film he saw as well as Fleming. Why so great? To answer this is simple. This entry in the series put James Bond on the map of pop culture and made Sean Connery a house hold name.
Connery WAS Bond and everyone loved it. Casting is so/so. Robert Shaw as Red Grant, a perfect choice to go toe to toe with Connery in a battle to the death. Personally one of my favorites. The very first gadget of many from Q makes its debut and not a bad one I may add.
Two iconic scenes to look for; those are the helicopter scene as Bond saves himself and the girl. The other being the train fight against Grant and Bond. Much more a spy feel to this one than the previous entry.
Great locations, loads of action. A cat and mouse game between Grant/Klebb and Bond. No wonder this is Connery's favorite Bond film?!
This review of From Russia with Love (1963) was written by Jenny C on 28 Aug 2009.
From Russia with Love has generally received very positive reviews.
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