Plot Synopsis

James Bond flies to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of fellow agent John Strangways. Bond discovers the man has been murdered to prevent him from looking into the affairs of Dr. No, a mysterious scientist who has established a virtual fortress on the nearby island of Crab Key. Bond and a local CIA contact named Quarrel arrive on Crab Key where they encounter Honey Ryder, a beautiful young woman who is reluctantly forced to flee with them after the group is discovered and hunted by Dr. No's private army. Quarrel is killed in an ensuing battle and Bond and Honey are captured and brought to Dr. No's magnificent lair. Here, Dr. No informs 007 that he is an agent of SPECTRE, a secret international crime organization that is planning to demonstrate its power by destroying the American space program. Bond matches wits with Dr. No, and escapes numerous death traps before ensuring that his adversary falls victim to his own scheme. He and Honey escape the island immediately prior to a massive explosion, which destroys the complex.

Review
The stunts and cars begin to look a bit dated, but the intricate plot and its place in history hold up its brilliant ten out of ten rating. A must see for all Bond fanatics.
10/10

1. Dr. No
Official video blurb

'Bond........James Bond'. With those immortal words the world was introduced to the charismatic 007, the brain child of Ian Fleming. The film premiered at the London Pavilion on 5th October 1962 to both critical and public acclaim. Variety magazine announced 'as a screen hero, James Bond is clearly here to stay.'

Bond is instructed to investigate a US enquiry about interference to their rocket launches at Cape Canaveral. Bond is sent to Jamaica, the suspected nerve centre from where the interference is emanating, to stifle the plans of his arch enemy SPECTRE's delegate, Dr.No, who will stop at nothing to get the world into the evil clutches of his metallic hands. Only Bond, his trusty Walther PPK and the sultry vision from the ocean, Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) stand in his way.

Official website plot synopsis

In his explosive debut, film history's immortal action hero blazes through one of his most spectacular adventures. With inimitable style, Sean Connery embodies the suave yet lethal cool of Agent 007.

Bond's mission takes him to the steamy island of Jamaica, where mysterious energy waves are interfering with U.S. missile launches. As he unravels the astonishing truth, 007 must fight deadly assassins, sexy femmes fatales and even a poisonous tarantula. With the help of crack CIA agent Felix Leiter (Jack Lord) and the beautiful Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress), he searches for the headquarters of Dr. No, a fanatical scientist who is implementing an evil plan of world domination. Only James Bond, with his combination of wit, charm and skill, can confront the madman and save the human race from a horrible fate.

With breathtaking chases, amazing stunts and a bold, nerve-shattering climax, this outrageously entertaining adventure pushes the envelope for non-stop thrills and magnificently sets the standard for the most popular movie series of all time.

Cast
Ursula Andress as 'Honey Rider'
Eunice Gayson as 'Sylvia Trench'
Joseph Wiseman as 'Dr.No'
Anthony Dawson as 'Professor Dent'
Zena Marshall as 'Miss Taro'
Margaret LeWars as 'The Photographer'
Reggie Carter as 'Mr. Jones'
John Kitzmuller as 'Quarrel'
Jack Lord as 'Felix Leiter'
Bernard Lee as 'M'
Lois Maxwell as 'Miss Moneypenny'
Peter Burton as 'Major Boothroyd'
Lester Pendergast as 'Puss-Feller'
Timothy Moxon as 'John Strangways'

Title Song: "The James Bond Theme" performed by the Monty Norman Orchestra