From Russia With Love [Blu-ray] [1963]

James Bond goes to Turkey to team up with Russian defector in order to get the British a Lektor decoder, unknown to both of them this is only a set-up by S.P.E.C.T.R.E. so they can get the decoder and get revenge on Bond for the death of Doctor No.Second film in the franchise is one of Connery's best. He grows far more into the role slightly upping the charm factor whilst keeping the rugged "real man" feel, he was becoming a more well rounded character in this film. The film also boasts excellent performances from Robert Shaw as the memorable killer "red" Grant, Pedro Armendariz as Bonds sidekick in Istanbul and the great Lotte Lenya as the villainous & lecherous Rosa Klebb. Desmond Llewelyn makes his minor Bond debut as Major Boothroyd (known as "Q" from the next film on), the gadgets start appearing from here on as well, the bobby trapped suit case a standout & Bloefeld takes his bow in this film also, as does his white cat, in a couple of small but important scenes. The film contains some of the most famous and sequences of the series, Bond's fight with Grant on the train is the one of if not the best fight scene in the history of the series, Klebb an 007's confrontation is excellent and his first meeting with Tatiana Romanova is great. Terence Young returns in the chair and delivers a past paced and thrilling adventure with something always happening to hold the viewers interest & John Barry takes over from Monty Norman on the music (1st of his 11 films) and doing arguably an even better job.If there are any minor negatives I would a say that although she is a beautiful woman Daniela Bianchi as Tatiana Romanova, never really stands out as one the great Bond Girls, not that she gives a bad performance but unlike the previous Ursula Andress and what was soon to come, she was for me not that memorable.Well written, well acted and made, fast-paced Bond adventure definitely one of Sean's and the series best. A classic. 4.5/5

You know what, some films over the years genuinely never deserved to be shown the light of day. Fortunately 'From Russia with love' does not fall into that category.I've never seen it before. I'm in my late sixties. The bond films just seemed to pass me by. I've read all the books four times and am just beginning to read them again.Time I thought to watch some bond films. I am going to work through in order. This is number two and what a cracker it is.Having loved Dr No the first I can now say I loved From Russia with love the second.OK I can see how it could be possible to be judgemental over these films. But I just enjoyed the simplicity of it all. I mean Bond will get the girl, the baddies will get shot or whatever. Gadgets and kitsch it's all here.Sean Connery is the man (RIP). He just looks like the real thing, but I mustn't condemn his followers. I want to enjoy my journey with all these films.Goldfinger next.

Another fantastic Blu-Ray transfer. From Russia With Love is many people's favourite Bond outing, my own included. It retains the grittier Bond evident in Dr No, and starts racking up both action and tension as Bond battles it out with Spectre agents and terrorists for a Soviet decoder. In this, the characters first sequel, Sean Connery definitively becomes 007 James Bond. John Barry's music stays with you forever, and director Terrence Young also deserves great credit for some of the series's finest entry's at the helm. It's the cold war espionage thriller at its most sexy, the perfect matinee Bond movie.

I have always enjoyed this film and regard it as one of the finest Bond films. Everything about this film works, it has good action scenes and two of the best Bond villains in Rosa Klebb and Red Grant. Daniella Bianchi also makes a good Bond girl and she has great chemistry with Sean Connery in the film. I know that most Bond fans regard Goldfinger as the quintessential Connery Bond film but, for me, this is much better and less sillier than Goldfinger. I give it four stars and it is well worth checking out, if you are a Bond fan and if you haven't already seen it. It is a pity that none of the Connery films that followed matched this, but that is just my opinion.

Very much a period piece now (showing many scenes of the 60s), this is classic James Bond action film. Sean Connery is established in his role of OO7 after the strong entrance of Dr.No, and plays it cool once more with the ladies. The film is not overly violent or sexist but does introduce some 'new' gadgets to the screen. Of all the 'old Bonds', and personally I rate this as one of the best. It captures the mood (both politically and internationally) at the time and sits well amongst my top 5 favourite Bond movies up to now. It's appropriate for all ages (unlike some of the newer productions) but does show show clear signs of a more leisurely way of life and gentlemanly code of behaviour, even from 'the baddies'. It is good value for money and comes with some entertaining and many informative extras. Certainly worth a score of 8/10 in my opinion.

Classic bond movie that is very entertaining with good acting, excellent character development, and fine story/plot. My favourite scene has to be the one in the hotel where bond finds a Russian female Spy/Assassin trying to kill him with her shoe. Iconic.

Sean Connery returns in his second and arguably his best outing as 007What makes From Russia With Love so great is that its not only a great Bond movie but it's also a thoroughly engaging cold war spy thriller with a Hitchcock vibe to itIt also features one of the greatest fight scenes ever filmed, a pretty brutal one as well for 1963If you want Connery at his best as Bond this is it!!!This one is definitely in my top 5 Bond movies of all timeTruly a classic :-)

A very good film that I am sure many will enjoy at any time of the weekor time of dayGet a nice mug tea an some biccies put your feet up and enjoy your selfSorry Ladies not a weepyBut a film that's worth Five Gold Stars at any time so try going forthe collection as I am doingfromSATAN