From Russia With Love
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Movie Reviews of From Russia With Love
Movie Review: Rubbish as Usual.
Summary: 3 Stars
Viewed: 1/11
Rate: 6
1/11: From Russia with Love is almost comparable with Dr. No but suffers from the same obvious problems I mentioned about the other film: overt sexism, low intelligence, and absurd moments. Obviously, and it won't be painful to see either, women are constantly treated like sex objects, and the perspective is clearly dominated by the heavy male point of view of how women are like. Forty-seven years later, I find it quite amazing that everybody involved actually made the movie. I know, it was a moneymaker, but this is just ridiculous. That scene involving a catfight between two Gypsies had me shaking my head in disbelief. Another worst aspect of the film is how Robert Shaw's character is killed off so easily. It's like he is this awesomely trained villain, and he finally gets James Bond in his hand. Then, he is being talked to, apparently trying to buy time as usual, and finally, he dies. Whoopee-deeeee-doooo...I saw that coming from like...five thousand miles. Of course, we never get to see very much of the main guy of SPECTRE, only his hand and the white cat. Hmm, somebody stole the idea for the cartoon Inspector Gadget? Of course, as usual, James Bond will bed more women because he has this "charm." Hm, I still fail to see it. However, I think the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade will trace some of its origins to From Russia with Love. The train scene left me bored because not much really happens in there. And the ending was very typical. All in all, From Russia with Love met my expectations like a Bond film should.
Movie Review: Female Story with Weak Female Lead
Summary: 3 Stars
Given how much the plot depends on the Russian woman's character, they chose a really mediocre actress for the part. Yes, looks do count, but the ability demonstrated by Ms. Bianchi really takes away from an otherwise classic Bond effort.
I happen to like the early Bonds as a general proposition. They are truer to Fleming's classic writing and don't rely on silliness. I don't like the racism and sexism much, but the adventure is really the genuine article.
One of the real beefy attributes here is the notion that Bond is outmatched and loses control because of "the Russian woman." And it's just too hard to see Bond falling for her, given how she's protrayed by Bianchi. Too bad.
Red Grant, by contrast, is an all-time great. Of all Bond villains (especially the vastly overrated "Jaws"), he's about the best.