Sunday, 10 February 2013

Bond Night: From Russia With Love

World of Blackout 77-Word Film Review

From Russia With Love Poster

Bond Night: From Russia With Love
Cert: PG / 115 mins / Dir. Terence Young



And... we're on. Following an uncertain start, FRWL definitely sets the template for Bond as we know it, and it's a testament to Terence Young's direction that the film still holds its own today.

I spent a lot of the 115 minutes rolling my eyes, but still thoroughly enjoyed myself. Everyone's a lot more relaxed this time around, the action is smoother and the moments of humour are more wry.


Is the trailer representative of the film?
Yeah.


Did I laugh, cry, gasp and sigh when I was supposed to?
Yes.


Does it achieve what it sets out to do?
Yes.


Pay at the cinema, Rent on DVD or just wait for it to be on the telly?
DVD.


Will I think less of you if we disagree about how good/bad this film is?
Nah.


Will I watch it again?
Yes.


Is there a Wilhelm Scream?
No*1.


And because you won't be happy until I've given it a score...


*1 Although there are some very similar cries during the shootout at the gypsy camp, so there could well be one hiding in the mix that I didn't catch.

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• ^^^ That's dry, British humour, and most likely sarcasm or facetiousness.
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