Dr. No (1963)
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Reviews Counted:41
Fresh:40
Rotten:1
Average Rating:7.6/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 2 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: With DR. NO, the first of the James Bond films, director Terence Young and leading man Sean Connery set the precedent for what would become one of the most popular, influential, and long-lasting... [More]
Starring: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Jack Lord, Joseph Wiseman
Director: Terence Young
Reviews for Dr. No
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The Bond formula is established in this first, arguably more credible Ian Fleming adaptation. Full Review |
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As memorable as anything in the series. Full Review |
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3/5 |
It is a fine start to a series which has provided the moviegoing public with some cinematic gems. Full Review |
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4/5 |
With a debut like this, it's no wonder that it spawned one of the biggest franchises ever. Full Review |
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Capably brings together Caribbean travelogue, Gropius-type architecture, and cardboard computers with "danger level" plaques Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
The Bond series developed a winning formula, and this prototypical adventure featured many elements that stuck...[Blu-ray] Full Review |
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3/4 |
...a fine cinematic introduction to the world's most famous secret agent. Full Review |
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All of the elements of the formula are there, but in pleasing moderation. Full Review |
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Still ranks in the upper echelon of the Bond series. Full Review |
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4/5 |
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Less gimmicky, more charming. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
The first entry in what was to become the most profitable movie series of all time is a solid, surprisingly modest spy thriller, enlivened by Sean Connery's screen charisma and occasional hints of the extravagance to come. Full Review |
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An entertaining piece of tongue-in-cheek action hokum. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Essential viewing for any Bond fanatic. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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3/5 |
Has an age-old Licence to Thrill
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4/5 |
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3.5/5 |
Of course, it's nonsense -- pure, escapist bunk, with Bond, an elegant fellow, played by Sean Connery, doing everything (and everybody) that an idle day-dreamer might like to do. Full Review |
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4/5 |
The first Bond is still one of the best Bonds, though modern audiences won't be wowed by the gadgetry that has become accelerated over the years.
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It is noteworthy that a single film contains such a wealth of icons. Full Review |
CommentLatest News for Dr. No
October 22, 2009:
Joseph Wiseman: 1918-2009 
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