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Dr. No (1962) - Drunk Monk - 10-22-2021
After Craig’s run, I thought I’d revisit the beginning. Man, so NPC. Sexist, racist, Brit imperialism at its worst, several chink-eyed make up white actors, evil orientals.
But damn, when Sean drops his first line ‘Bond, James Bond’ it’s totally captivating. He’s so suave, so cold blooded, so smarmy, such a womanizer. ‘You’ve has your six’ is such a cool line. Then he shoots him like the icy assassin he is... twice to be sure.
Ursula Andress is still insanely hawt. So many teasing bare back and scantily clad scenes. She epitomizes the Bond girl. And then there’s the chink-eye spy who answers the door in a towel robe and stiletto heels.
Filmed in Jamaica in the calypso era predating reggae, the airport looked the same 45 years later when we went through. The patois is off, especially for Quarrel, who is a subservient slave to Commander Bond’s commands. But there’s a few street scenes that capture the vibe, and a scene at the falls.
But still, Sean rocks as Bond. Sure, Craig is the most brutal. But Sean broke the mold. I can watch the hell out of him as Bond.
RE: Dr. No (1962) - Dr. Ivor Yeti - 10-22-2021
"You've had your six" is one of the most under appreciated Bond lines.
From Russia With Love is a far better movie, one of the top 3.
RE: Dr. No (1962) - Drunk Monk - 10-22-2021
Agreed that Russia was better - maybe not top 3 better but up there. All of Sean’s were solid. I’m partial to Goldfinger and Never Say Never Again (because it’s such an outlier).
Bottom line - Sean is still my fav Bond.