"From Russia with Love" is, arguably the best of the Bonds. What clearly sets it apart from the rest is the story line. The plot is not only coherent and clever, it makes sense and involves the viewer without going over the top like many of the later ones did (i.e. "Thunderball"). I won't go into the plot specifics. If you're a Bond fan, you know what it's about.
If not, just sit down and watch the movie and you will get sucked into very quickly.
What also raises this one above the rest is the casting. Lotte Lenya is sensational as the former Russian agent turned SPECTRE "employee". And of course there's Robert Shaw, virtually speechless and the BIG SPECTRE agent sent out to kill Bond. There's also an abundant amount of SEX in the film, though it's early 60's subtle. But check out the VERY erotic scene where Bond (draped only in a bath towel) finds Tatiana Romanov on the bed. They begin to make out while the camera reveals they are being photographed. Though the scene ends there, the implication is very erotically charged. Very daring for the early 60's.
If not, just sit down and watch the movie and you will get sucked into very quickly.
What also raises this one above the rest is the casting. Lotte Lenya is sensational as the former Russian agent turned SPECTRE "employee". And of course there's Robert Shaw, virtually speechless and the BIG SPECTRE agent sent out to kill Bond. There's also an abundant amount of SEX in the film, though it's early 60's subtle. But check out the VERY erotic scene where Bond (draped only in a bath towel) finds Tatiana Romanov on the bed. They begin to make out while the camera reveals they are being photographed. Though the scene ends there, the implication is very erotically charged. Very daring for the early 60's.