Review – Dr. No

Here’s the one that started it all: the very first James Bond movie. It’s almost hard to believe that Sean Connery was ever this young. It’s also amazing how many staples of the series aren’t present; particularly noteworthy is the absence of exploding briefcases, ejector-seat cars or any other kind of super-spy gadget. It’s also interesting to note just how bad the production values were back in the early 60s; this film features some of the cheapest effects and worst day-for-night ever preserved on celluloid. Sadly, the sexism and racism endemic to Bond movies is also here in full force. So if you like Bond movies, this one’s a must-see as a historical curiosity if nothing else. Mildly amusing