Dr. No [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Dr. No [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: *Beautiful* Restoration And Plenty Of *Extras*
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to admit I bought DR. NO BLU-RAY at another store because it was on sale for under $10. The only thing I really knew from it was that seminal image of Ursula Andress, emerging from the water, dripping wet, wearing that clinging two-piece white bikini.
Anwyay, I would learn that this was the movie--in the very successful "James Bond" franchise--that got the ball rolling.
I never read the Ian Fleming books so I don't know how they measure up but this is the first classic 007 that I've seen, all the way through, with Sean Connery.
And Connery does not disappoint! He's classy, handsome, rugged, and a total player with impeccable style so you have no problem believing that he can get the bad guys and the women to boot. Andress is divine as a pseudo side-kick/love interest, but I don't know why they dubbed her voice(at least that's what is explained on the special features)? Her own voice with that exotic accent seemed fine to me.
The action is pretty good and you get to see those exotic locales that the "Bond" movies are famous for, in this case Jamaica.
Picture clarity and color are fantastic so this transfer to blu-ray is worth it and there's lots of specials!
===== SPECIAL FEATURES =====
* License To Restore * 11:56-minute-featurette
talks about the restoration process with the James Bond movies including "Dr. No" using the "Lowry Digital Images Company."
* Guns Of James Bond * 05:06-minute-featurette
vintage b/w short with a gun expert discussing the guns used in the movie with shooting demonstrations.
* Movie Premieres * 13:09-minute-featurette
this is narration over stills and archival footage of the many "Bond" premieres from Connery to Moore to Dalton to Brosnan, with footage from the premiere party of "A View To A Kill."
TRAILERS - the double feature trailers are really cool since I've never seen one.
* Introducing James Bond * - vintage trailer
* Dr. No/From Russia With Love * - 2:00-minute-double-feature trailer
* Dr. No/Goldfinger * - 2:19-minute-double feature trailer
FEATURETTES -
* Inside Dr. No" - 42:10-minutes 1999(?)
I believe this was done in 1999 and it follows the beginnings of "James Bond" from book to movie. Many people from cast to behind-the-scenes are interviewed, including Andress and Connery, and this is where they discuss Andress's voice being dubbed. Also how the Bond Theme came about.
* Bond Vivant * - 17:57-minute
discusses the director, Terrence Young, who was responsible for bringing "Bond" to the big screen; pics and behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.
* 1963 Vintage Newsreel - 8:40-minutes
There are other features like radio spots and this very confusing "Mission Control" option which is not "scene selection" but it has categories like "guns" and "villains" and it takes you to the spot in the movie. But another category under MC called "Exotic Locations" is a featurette, narrated by former supermodel Maude Adams, that shows the locations in the film while Adams explains where it is.
So if you're a Bond fan you probably already have this. But if you aren't a big fan but you like action movies with a 60's feel, I would definitely pick up DR. NO BLU-RAY, especially if it's on sale.
Movie Review: "Blu-ray was made for Bond" indeed!
Summary: 5 Stars
Having recently bought a PS3 mainly as a Blu-ray movie player, I was very curious of how well an older movie would look when enhanced to 1080p resolution for Blu-ray discs. So I decided to choose one of my favorite classic films of all time. I must say that I am totally blown away by this release of Dr. No!
The picture is vastly improved well beyond any of the DVD releases! Colors are very vibrant and there is so much more depth to the picture with the enhanced 1080p resolution! I'm so pleased to see that those responsible for this conversion didn't just re-use the aged copies of the original, but actually used the original negatives to get the purest, cleanest picture quality possible for the old 1962 film. The 5.1 surround sound is great too considering the age of the film's audio tracks and it sounded great on my surround system. I do wish that some new special features were added to the list, but I'm glad that they carried over all of those from the DVD releases.
As far as all of the loading problems people have had with getting the movie to start and keep playing, IT ALL DEPENDS ON YOUR PLAYER and its FIRMWARE updating capabilities. I watched it on my PS3 with the current updated firmware available and it loaded up very quickly, NO PROBLEM AT ALL!
I Highly recommend this Blu-ray release. It is a must have for any Bond fan who wants the true definitive experience. This is THE BEST release of the film thus far, bar none.
Movie Review: Bond + BluRay + Honey Ryder = WOW
Summary: 5 Stars
I won't bother with the details of this movie. It is an all time 007 classic to say the least. The Blu Ray version of this film is absolutely stunning and spectacular. Viewing it on your HDTV will make you feel like you are on actually on the set while the filming is taking place. The scenes filmed outside are gorgeous and filled with deep, rich natural colors...unbelievable....and what can I say about the infamous Honey Ryder beach scene? My jaw was on the floor and I felt as if I was on the beach with the characters. Top to bottom, you won't be disappointed at all. The extras on the Blu Ray are great too. Highlights from the extras are: (1) Behind the scenes at Lowry Digital Films which talked about the process for restoring the original film with before and after scenes from the restoration; how they did some of their "magic" was beyond me but I'm so thankful for it. Geeks will appreciate the views of Lowry's operation center with 500+/- G5s, 300+ G4s, and 1GB ethernet network connecting it all. (2) Backstory of how Dr. No came to be on the big screen which included in-depth interviews with several of the actual producers, writers, actors, and players involved. How impressed was I overall with the Blu Ray version of Dr. No? I haven't written a review on amazon.com since March 2006 and was compelled to do so for this version of the film. I will definitely be buying the Blu Ray version of "Goldfinger" (which Lowry Digital re-did as well).Movie Review: A Bond classic brought back to life (Blu-ray edition)
Summary: 5 Stars
There have been innumerable efforts to imitate what this first, genre-defining, Bond film achieved, only an handful of which do near as well. Dr. No deserves credit for establishing everything that constitutes a Bond film, without any of the emphasis on gadgets and dumb fantasy seen in many of the later entries in the franchise. Sean Connery's portrayal here also comes closer to Ian Fleming's character than anything that followed. This blu-ray edition is a fully restored, based upon a super hi-res digital scan of the actual film negative that went through camera. (That is explained in detail on one of several interesting shorts included on the disc.) It achieves a stunning level of visual quality, exceeding what one might have seen in a theater in 1962 and up to par with the most recent Bond films. The intense colors of the montage of dancing silhouettes behind the opening credits are especially striking. This loving restoration presents the film in a new light. The disc itself is loaded with extras and free of any advertising. A must-see for any fan of Bond with a hi-def video system.Movie Review: Bond on Blu.....at last!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
My comments apply only to the newly released Blu Ray version.
I will not review the film it's self since everyone has no doubt seen it at least once.
I have waited 2 years for the Bond films to be released in a HD format, and the waite was worth it.
The picture quality of this old film is simply awesome. The color saturation, the "depth" and contrast are very film-like.
I felt like I was discovering the film for the very first time.
Watching it on my 60'' display, it looked like I was seeing a brand new, fresh from the lab, film print in my own living room.
And it gets better, I am told (but havent viewed my copy yet) that Thunderball looks even better.
If you are a Connery James Bond fan, and own Blu Ray, this is a no-brainer.
Highest possible recommendation, and Amazon has it for a good price.