Review of From Russia with Love (1963) by Matthew B — 31 Aug 2010
Dr. No showcased the appearance of the OO7 franchise, but this film solidified its almost unparalleled popularity. Sean Connery fit snuggly into this lean, debonair, and slyly dangerous mold as James Bond.
The host of adversaries is priceless: German acting and singing legend Lotte Lenya's Colonel Klebb is a repulsive Soviet gorgon and Robert Shaw's Red Grant remains one of Bond's most superciliously cavalier villains.
Daniela Bianchi (brandishing her chocker alluringly), Pedro Armendáriz, Vladek Sheybal, and Walter Gotell form a stellar supporting cast. Desmond Llewellyn's Q makes his first appearance, along with Bond's delightful exploding attaché case.
Terence Young maintains an explosive pace, and John Barry's exotic score (not to mention the Matt Monro theme song) is quintessential Bond music.
This review of From Russia with Love (1963) was written by Matthew B on 31 August 2010.
From Russia with Love has generally received very positive reviews.
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