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Terence Young takes the directing helm again for the second James Bond film from EON productions. The first, Dr No, launched Sean Connery onto the international screen, and brought us the charismatic British agent James Bond.
The Plot
Crime organisation S.P.E.C.T.R.E. has created a device that will decode Russian secrets and upset the world order. Secret agent James Bond 007 is sent to Istanbul to retrieve the device. He has to overcome S.P.E.C.T.R.E.'s agents first of all, though, including the strong 'Red' Grant and ex-KGB Rosa Klebb, devious and dangerous.
The Cast and Performances
Sean Connery once again assumes the role of James Bond, and oozes charisma once again on the screen. Robert Shaw is formidable as 'Red' Grant, as is Lotte Lenya as Rosa Klebb. Bernard Lee and Lois Maxwell return as M and Miss Moneypenny, and Daniela Bianchi is sexy as Bond Girl number 2, Tatiana Romanova.
My Opinion
Many consider this the best Bond film of all of them. I was not too sure about it. The performances are very good, and we are introduced to some scary villains in Red and Rosa, and the organisation S.P.E.C.T.R.E. raises its ugly and sinister head, but I rated Dr No higher than From Russia With Love. The direction and plot are okay, but I think Young did a better job in Dr No.
The scenery is once again breathtaking, and the special effects, while limited and dated, are impressive. Perhaps it was the tale itself that I was not as enamoured with, but I was not hugely impressed by this Bond film.
Conclusion
A good film, but not great.
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