From Russia With Love

Muston

Last night I sat down and watched FRWL again for the first time in around 10 years. For some reason I never thought much of it, but after seeing it again, I've moved it up to my favourite Connery film. There are some great moments in the film. The opening with Red Grant, the sniper scene with Kerim Bey using Bond's shoulder to steady himself. One of the most sexy Bond girls in Tatiana. The train exchange and fight between Bond and Grant, and something I'd forgotten about, Connery's "She had her kicks" line after Klebb's death.

I'd fell out of love with Connery's Bond in recent years but FRWL has made me appreciate him again.

Peppermill

FRWL has always been one of my favorite movies. I love the exotic locations, the villains –Blofeld is very mysterious and Klebb is just evil itself on legs- , Connery looks really good in his suits, Kerim is a great ally and Tania is stunning! To top it all off it also has a very good plot that drives the movie along. Congratulations with your new found appreciation of this classic among the Bond movies. -{

ZorinIndustries

Whenever I think f FRWL, nothing special pops up. But after watching it, I'm always reminded of how good of a film it really is. Everything you said is spot-on!

always shaken

ZorinIndustries wrote:

Whenever I think f FRWL, nothing special pops up. But after watching it, I'm always reminded of how good of a film it really is. Everything you said is spot-on!

If it wasnt for FRWL i would never have discovered my love
for Turkish coffee (medium sweet) but one of the best Bond films
non the less

LastRatStanding

From Russia With Love flows so well to me. Loads of people say things like 'it's a bit boring' or 'not much happens' but I'm pretty much entertained the entire time, it doesn't seem to drag I think it works really well as a film. Like peppermill said, the plot line is the driving force here. It's pretty simple and there isn't much to get confused by. It's a simple plot which means you can really sit back and enjoy without ever thinking 'what on earth is going on here!?'. Rated very highly with me

Blackleiter

Connery's performance in FRWL solidified his place as the best Bond for me, and it was reinforced in the movie that followed, Goldfinger.

Muston wrote:

I'd fell out of love with Connery's Bond in recent years but FRWL has made me appreciate him again.

zaphod

Blackleiter wrote:

Connery's performance in FRWL solidified his place as the best Bond for me, and it was reinforced in the movie that followed, Goldfinger.

Muston wrote:

I'd fell out of love with Connery's Bond in recent years but FRWL has made me appreciate him again.

It's pretty much perfect in my view.The last few rough edges had been knocked off Sean, there is a confidence and swagger evident in the film.it had more money to play with, a great script, superb characters what more can be said ? For me it's by far and away the best movie in the series.I love OHMSS but it occasionally jars, I love TLD and GE, but nothing quite hits the spot like FRWL. CR is a strong contender but Eva Green gets on my nerves, but with this it's all good.

Blackleiter

I can't find anything to disagree with here. I liked Goldfinger a little bit more, but FRWL is Bond at its best! -{

zaphod wrote:

Blackleiter wrote:

Connery's performance in FRWL solidified his place as the best Bond for me, and it was reinforced in the movie that followed, Goldfinger.

Muston wrote:

I'd fell out of love with Connery's Bond in recent years but FRWL has made me appreciate him again.

It's pretty much perfect in my view.The last few rough edges had been knocked off Sean, there is a confidence and swagger evident in the film.it had more money to play with, a great script, superb characters what more can be said ? For me it's by far and away the best movie in the series.I love OHMSS but it occasionally jars, I love TLD and GE, but nothing quite hits the spot like FRWL. CR is a strong contender but Eva Green gets on my nerves, but with this it's all good.

Holden

My favourite Bond film - probably because it's one of the least far-fetched.

RogueAgent007

Absolutely my favorite Bond film. That staccato brass theme some call the "Telegraph" theme rings in my head at random times. And it was kinda my first Bond film. When I was five, my Father was watching it on the telly. I don't remember much except Klebbs death scene. But, watching her slide down the wall mouth wide... it made a profound impression on me.

I didn't even know it was a Bond movie. Dad hated it so I didn't get to watch another Bond til I could finally drive and some friends and I went to see TLD. After TLD, I went straight Applause Video and rented every Bond Beta tape they had. Imagine my profound joy as I got to the end of FRWL and saw Klebb sliding down that wall again. It was like a repressed memory coming back!

I made sure this was my kids first Bond Experience. -{

Asp9mm

My favourite Connery film. Still sticking close to Flemings original.

Silhouette Man

Yes, a great James Bond film for sure. Not seen it in years, mind.

always shaken

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Silhouette Man wrote:

Yes, a great James Bond film for sure. Not seen it in years, mind.

Yes ,when you think the budget to make the film was $2,ooo,ooo,
and box office takings of $79,000,000 compared to QOS budget of$230,000,000
and takings of $577,000,000 ,the% return on FRWL mathmaticaly a better film
wich reminds me ,my medium sweet Turkish coffee is on the stove

Kent007

I did a review of FRWL recently (http://letmekentertainyou.wordpress.com/2013/04/13/my-bond-review-from-russia-with-love/) and I said for me, it gets lost between Dr. No and Goldfinger. I prefer them both more than FRWL but like other people have said, every time I watch it, I remember how good it is.
Also, I don't really like Tatiana as a character. She's hardly as iconic as Honey Ryder or Pussy Galore.

RogueAgent007

Kent007 wrote:

Also, I don't really like Tatiana as a character. She's hardly as iconic as Honey Ryder or Pussy Galore.

I would say that is a matter of taste, as I find her infinitely better than either. Neither Honor nor Ursula are even in my top 10 Bond Girls list. When I see Ms. Andress' scenes in that bikini, she looks like she's working to hold her stomach in to me. And Ms. Blackmon reminds me of my 10th grade English Lit. Teacher, as they had the same hairstyle which never moved. Tatiana, however, is simply stunning. Just so incredibly gorgeous, it's hard to believe your eyes beautiful. As JB himself said, "You're one of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen"

davidelliott101

Trying to find time to rewatch the films again... in order and on Blu Ray. Watched the "Behind the Scenes" doc on the FRWL disc and remembered how beautiful the film was and still is. The chess match, the scenes in Turkey, the whole movie is actually light years beyond any other Connery Bond film. First Bond film I watched on TV as a child (on ABC) and I was blown away then by it. Still am!