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Dr. No

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In the film that launched the James Bond saga, Agent 007 (Sean Connery) battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress), to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.
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Featuring plenty of the humor, action, and escapist thrills the series would become known for, Dr. No kicks off the Bond franchise in style.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) The original James Bond film and still one of the best, Dr No is the Caribbean romp that launched Sean Connery's charming 007 on the world. Mar 21, 2024 Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader All of the elements of the formula are there, but in pleasing moderation. Oct 13, 2008 Full Review Variety Staff Variety An entertaining piece of tongue-in-cheek action hokum. Mar 1, 2007 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Great start to the franchise Feb 6, 2025 Full Review Sarah Cortinaz InSession Film It’s is a great way to get the franchise off the ground and who better to do it than Sean Connery. It may be a little predictable with the storytelling, but it’s pure fun. Apr 23, 2024 Full Review Dilys Powell Sunday Times (UK) The first of the James Bond films (I trust there will be others) has the air of knowing exactly what it is up to, and that has not been common in British thrillers since the day when Hitchcock took himself off to America. Aug 8, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rachael H Although the film is 60 years old it didnt seem like it. Lots of action and stunts and an undercover fisherman from the Cayman Islands - great! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/17/22 Full Review Alexander S While Dr. No, being a film from a bygone era, doesn't quite resonate with me, nevertheless, it's an undisputed classic that boasts an intriguing blend of spy thrills, action and of course Bond women, which of course contributed significantly to James Bond's enduring popularity. Grading: B Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/20/25 Full Review Joshua H This is very much a movie of it's time and it feels so old as a action film that it was hard for me to get invested. However there was some stuff to enjoy. The main thing is that Sean Connery is really good as James Bond and really engaging in the role, it's probably because of him that this had now become this massive franchise, it was Intresting just seeing how they did action movie compared to now as well as seeing some the impact the film does have on culture. So yeah overall I good enough watch Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/18/25 Full Review Bill E No other actor says "Bond. James Bond" as well as Connery. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/25 Full Review John T. Hard to hate on the OG Bond film. Sean Connery is so cool. Even for the 60s, this has some surprisingly enthralling cinematography. You could tell there was intention with a lot of shots. While the pacing is odd at times, and the story behind SPECTRE’s motives are a little confusing, it’s still fun to watch the first installment of a character that continues to provide to this day. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/04/25 Full Review Marco L (CASTELLANO) Ver hoy Agente 007 contra el Dr. No es asomarse al inicio de una de las sagas más longevas y rentables del cine. Resulta curioso comprobar cómo, ya en esta primera entrega, se fijaron las bases de lo que sería James Bond: acción, intriga, glamour, ironía y un villano extravagante. Sean Connery aparece con un carisma arrollador, marcando un estilo que sigue siendo referencia más de sesenta años después. La trama, aunque sencilla y con un aire algo ingenuo visto desde la actualidad, funciona como vehículo perfecto para presentar al personaje. Tiene un ritmo ágil y combina bien la intriga con la acción, incluso cuando algunos momentos rozan la autoparodia. Es cierto que los efectos y ciertas situaciones han envejecido, pero conservan un encanto especial que las hace disfrutables. Ursula Andress emergiendo del mar con su bikini blanco sigue siendo una de las imágenes icónicas del cine, más allá incluso de la propia saga. Esa mezcla de sensualidad, exotismo y aventura resume bien lo que esta primera entrega ofrecía al espectador. La película puede parecer anticuada, pero sigue siendo entretenida y permite valorar cómo se consolidó un mito. No es la más espectacular de la serie, pero tiene frescura, estilo y la energía de una obra pionera que sentó las bases para todo lo que vendría después. (ENGLISH) Watching Dr. No today feels like looking back at the beginning of one of the longest-running and most successful film franchises in history. What’s striking is how, even in this very first entry, the foundation of James Bond was already in place: action, intrigue, glamour, irony, and an extravagant villain. Sean Connery bursts onto the screen with overwhelming charisma, setting a standard that remains a reference point more than sixty years later. The plot, while simple and perhaps naïve by today’s standards, works perfectly to introduce the character. Its pace is sharp, and it balances intrigue and action well, even when some moments veer into self-parody. Yes, some effects and situations feel dated, but they retain a unique charm that keeps the film engaging. Ursula Andress emerging from the sea in her white bikini remains one of cinema’s most iconic images, transcending the Bond franchise itself. That mix of sensuality, exoticism, and adventure perfectly captures the spirit of what this first installment offered audiences. The film may feel old-fashioned now, but it’s still entertaining and shows how a myth was built. It’s not the most spectacular of the series, but it has freshness, style, and the energy of a pioneering work that laid the foundations for everything that came after. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the film that launched the James Bond saga, Agent 007 (Sean Connery) battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress), to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.
Director
Terence Young
Producer
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
Screenwriter
Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, Johanna Harwood
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
Danjaq Productions, EON Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 8, 1963, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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