The 1963 release, From Russia with Love, is the second in the series of the Jame Bond films. Sean Connery once again starred as the MI6 agent- James Bond. The film was produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman. It was directed by Terence Young. In this movie, From Russia with Love, we once again see that Bond, is on another mission. This time he has to go to Turkey for his mission. This film is considered to be the best in the James Bond series. It has been praised by the critics as well as by the mass.
In the movie, From Russia with Love, we find that Bond is on a search for a Russian decoding machine. The machine is known as Lektor. Bond is left with no choice but to retrieve the machine. For if it is not discovered soon, the "Spectre" organization- would discover it and they would use it to fulfill their means. In the film we find that Bond is romantically linked to the Russian girl, Tatiana Romanova.
It is at this time that the agents of the"Spectre"organization try to pick him off. Each agent has a try. Donald 'Red' Grant (Shaw) as well as the ex-ex-KGB agent Rosa Klebb adopts measures to prevent bond from succeeding in his mission.
This role was enacted by Lenya. Rosa Klebb knows all the tricks in the book. Klebb even possesses a terribly poisoned tipped shoe. It is to be noted here that the characters of this movie possesses secret technical powers.
From Russia with Love, is considered to be one of the best Action/Sci Fi Movies. The film has some extremely well shot action scenes. The stunts were done by Sean Connery, himself. The action scenes were choreographed by Young, who himself happened to be a boxer at Cambridge. He depicted violence with dexterity. For all lovers of action movies, the movie is a must watch. The fact remains that this film is held up by critics' even decades after its release.
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At the same time there must be a mention made of the fact that science fiction films also is enjoyed greatly by the movie goers. They create a sense of awe and wonder in the viewer's mind. From Russia with Love, too has a Q gang which possesses a secret tear bomb. The best thing would be to get hold of a DVD of this popular film. The film is very well known.
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