It airs on ITV tonight with fans praising it as the ‘best ever’ spy thriller
The ‘greatest ever’ James Bond film featuring ‘the ultimate Bond’ is set to air on ITV tonight.
Dr. No, which hit the screens in 1963, stars Sean Connery, who has been hailed by fans as ‘the ultimate Bond’, alongside Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, Jack Lord, Anthony Dawson, Zena Marshall, John Kitzmiller and Eunice Gayson.
In Dr.No, the film that kickstarted the James Bond series, Agent 007 (Sean Connery) squares off against the enigmatic Dr. No, a scientific mastermind intent on sabotaging the U.S. space programme.
As the countdown to catastrophe begins, Bond must journey to Jamaica, where he meets the stunning Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress), to confront the villain in his colossal island lair.
Despite being released in 1963, the film continues to receive high acclaim even today, with cinema enthusiasts asserting it ‘sets up the Bond franchise perfectly’.
One film buff wrote on Rotten Tomatoes: “Dr. No still pops with the cool swagger that launched Bond into icon status. Connery is effortlessly compelling, the Caribbean setting is gorgeous, and Wiseman’s villain quietly steals scenes. Decades later, it remains a slick, stylish, and genuinely fun spy thriller a classic for a reason.”
Another added: “No other actor says “Bond. James Bond” as well as Connery.”, reports the Mirror.
“1st James Bond introduction film of the series. Exciting and thrilling with a bit of British humour,” one fan said.
Another wrote: “A fantastic movie that sets up Mr. Bond with the perfect image to continue the sequel. This movie primarily focuses on building Bond’s image which makes sense given it is the first of the successful series. He is portrayed as a charming spy often overpowered while on duty by his ever lasting want/need for women.
“Certain aspects of the movie can be improved, some areas of it could make more sense but ultimately this movie is what got people interested in franchise. A lack of action is its biggest weakness making the movie less appealing to action lovers who are used to action in todays spy movies, such as Mission Impossible and the modern 007. However again, this movie primarily focuses on building Bond’s character.
“Sean Connery was an absolutely perfect fit for this role and I’d argue his best acting ever was seen in this movie. Beyond Sean Connery Ursula Andress is the greatest Bond girl in history. Overall this is one of the best movies ever in the franchises history.”
Yet another review said: “Bond, James Bond. Pleased to meet you, 007. Connery was born to play the role and he’s absolutely perfect. Great start to the longest-running film series in cinematic history.
“The one that started it all. It’s amazing that they got it right on the first go with almost everything being pitch perfect,” praised another fan.
Dr. No airs on Wednesday 7 January at 9pm on ITV4.
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