From Russia With Love Review: Part 1

[@moviemadness643]

actually when bond is looking around his room he is looking for the source of the bond theme so he can turn it off

[@mariakelly4179]

moviemadness643 LOL!

[@Eliscothern]

moviemadness643 yes! I’m subscribing!

[@omerozel4716]

😂

[@xtopia9758]

I know

[@sashaking1115]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RileyDueck]

I died with the fridge! ahahahahah

[@moritzbonn175]

+Riley Dueck Amazing!! Great review anyway. Hope we have soon some more weekly Bond...

[@sudiptoaichbhowmik]

Riley Dueck l agree

[@darylchurch2115]

I wish i had that fridge!

[@mb2000]

I think the fridge died too, the light was definitely on its way out!

[@cheezyduo1142]

The fridge scene is so funny. I was laughing so hard!

[@MoSc110]

Bond said to Romanova that he will steal it on the 14th but he then stole it on the 13th so nobody was prepaired

[@adapted4159]

JFK said his favourite bond book is this, and he died the same year this was made

[@ksztyrix]

Coincidence?

[@OverlordOfCats]

I think not

[@Taylor_Wolfe115]

He dided in 2013? :O

[@DarkDaysOfficial]

@@Taylor_Wolfe115 No. JFK was assassinated on the 22nd of November 1963. Coincidentally Doctor Who started the very next day.

[@victorguevara9227]

Apparently this was the last film he ever saw.

[@ethan5757]

Fridge scene is GOLD 😂🙏🔥

[@calvindyson]

Because after re-doing AVTAK (because MGM took the original down) I realised how slow and wooden the first lot of reviews are. I think the more confident style I have no is better and more accessable to any potential new viewers so that's why I'm re-doing the first four reviews

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

Calvin - Bond Reviewer You may need to redo Diamonds are Forever as well.

[@EntropicDecayGaming]

I've always interpreted the 13th or 14th day thing as Bond not being 100% sure of where Tatiana's loyalty lies, so he tells HER the wrong date in case she might inform someone of the attack. When Bond comes in to take the Lektor, she even says, "I thought it was for tomorrow but today's the 13th isn't it?"

[@calvindyson]

The film makers definitely had it in mind as Klebb is flat-out stated as being a lesbian in Flemings original book. It's also mentioned in the DVD making of documentary and audio commentaries.

[@ewoutstorm4626]

Could there be a correlation between this movie and OHMSS in terms of the 13th and 14th date. I dont know if you can remember the scnene from OHMSS with the knife trhown on the calander pointing to the 14th while in fact it was the 13th. It just sprung to mind when I was rewachting this video…. Could that be some correlation?

[@sashaking1115]

Cool!

[@thesecondloneranger4458]

I'm Irish Calvin, so Idk if I should take what u said at the end as a joke or an insult, which one did you mean it in?

[@spaceace4387]

Bond told Tania the 14th but blew the consulate up on the 13th to catch Tania off balance just in case she was planning on betraying him and having him arrested (which of course she wasn't but it just reinforces how Bond's mindset works, also keep in mind that at this point both Bond and M are convinced that Tania is trying to lure them into a trap).

[@MarvinFalz]

Isn't the long scene of the two gypsy women fighting there to distract the audience, so that the surprise attack is surprising?

[@fuzzybunnyqp320]

Your parody of the James Bond theme is funnier than anything in the Austin powers movies.

[@mikeshirleyforever]

7:17-8:28 Thank you so much for making me laugh for the first time in weeks. Absolutely brilliant!!! The sound editing was so spot on, must have taken ages to put together. Cal, you're the best!!!!! I love all your reviews, always puts me in a good mood in these troubled times. 😉😊👍

[@sashaking1115]

Agreed!! Completely agree. Calvin’s the best, he always cheers me up!

[@CaminoAir]

I will defend the slapping of Tracy by Bond in 'OHMSS' by pointing out that Tracy's behaviour is unstable to the point of endangering Bond repeatedly and Bond has just fought one serious henchman in Tracy's apartment. From Bond's point of view he needs to get across to Tracy that he's not accepting any more 'games'. It's a single slap (though hard) and I think, given the circumstances, it's understandable. NOTE: I am not condoning slapping/hitting women in any and all circumstances, just when you're in danger and don't know what is going on, except that it all centers on a person, who just happens to be pointing a loaded gun at you, after disengaging the safety mechanism!!!!!!!!!!!.

[@georgegainford8980]

That bond theme bit is so hilarious.😂😂😂

[@raphaelrae8186]

I love how hilariously right you are about the exessive use of the theme. It's only cool because it fits the scene.

[@sartanawillpay7977]

The Bond theme is used in Dr No and this movie quite differently than later in the series. Later in the series, once Bond and the theme were well known, the theme is used in action scenes indicating that Bond is doing something amazingly cool and "James Bondy." In the early movies the theme is used as the background to scenes of international travel and high living and indicates glamour. Jet travel was very expensive cf. to today and staying in a fancy hotel beyond the reach of many viewers. For those used to later films in the series, the theme usage seems "wrong" but this was not the case when FRWL first released.

[@samclark379]

12:35 If you listen carefully to the dialogue, the plan takes place on the 13th. Bond told Tanya it was supposed to be the 14th to catch her off guard in case she was in on the trap.

[@lukestrawwalker]

Busted out laughing with the toilet paper and the Bond theme... LOL:) Great work! OL J R :)

[@calvindyson]

I'm just doing the first few Connery films again. Largely because, with time, I don't think my first few reviews have aged very well, I'm very wooden in them, they're very slow etc. And so I thought I'd give the first few a bit of an update! I'll just do Goldfinger and Thunderball next and then that'll be it.

[@whotoobe]

Great film. Best title. Good song. Great villains. Beautiful girls. One of the best allies to Bond. Also, one of the few films that can maintain a rather slow pace but somehow manage to keep the majority of people entertained.

[@JonathanMoosey]

When M and Bond were listening to that recording, it created a continuity error further in the series. Bond here states that Bond and M were in Tokyo but in You Only Live Twice, Bond claims that he has never been to Tokyo prior to the films events.

[@nicholasjanke3476]

My theory is that Bond was referring to Little Tokyo in Los Angeles

[@JonathanMoosey]

@@nicholasjanke3476 it’s an interesting continuity error I would say.

[@platform1productions297]

Also moneypenny was the one who asked him when he said he’d never been so maybe he didn’t want to say anything to her on account of what he was getting up to there.

[@justisolated5621]

Fun Fact: From Russia With Love was a favorite novel of former deceased American President John F. Kennedy. During his presidency, JFK considered one of Fleming's Bond Novels, From Russia with Love, one of his favorites of all time. Fleming had also met Kennedy in Washington, in 1960, discussing a way to overthrow Fidel Castro and about his novel. It also made From Russia with Love one of the US' best sales since they boomed as a result of Kennedy and Fleming's meetup. During the Cuban missile crisis JFK stated that he wished James Bond was on his staff, going off Bond's portrayal in Dr. No. There are also rumors that even tho the film was released in the US a year after he was assassinated (This film came out a month before he was murdered), he managed to get to watch the film, making FRWL Kennedy's last film he ever watched. Incredible

[@gsxerwhite]

I hope all the Kennedy’s are roasting in hell for eternity.

[@andygrant8915]

Thanks Calvin, Your reviews are most entertaining. I've recently been reading the books in order for the first time. FRWL is the fifth book, and ironically something of a tougher read than the first four on account of it being SO like the film (minus the SPECTRE bits), that you know exactly how it's going to play out. Congrats again on the reviews. I think if you were to take on reviewing the books, i'd for one would be most interested

[@calvindyson]

Ahhhhh good point starschwar! Much like how Bond studied oriental languages at Cambridge but then seemed to have forgotten them entirely by TND...

[@nicholasjanke3476]

Hmmmm. I know you don't agree but I myself believe in the codename theory. In fact, in the movie The Rock, the Sean Connery character is supposed to be the elderly first 'James Bond'. There are plenty of hints in the film to that effect.

[@williamlord2674]

Lots of good reasons for why Bond changed the date to the 14th (mostly to trick them), but in OHMSS, Bond throws a dagger at a Calendar hitting the 14th. When Draco says, "But today is the 13th," Bond says "I'm superstitious."

[@TooCooFoYou]

7:47 That fridge light started flickering at the right moment xD Also, the reason Tanya does give Bond directly the map would be because she's "defecting", or something.

[@petermartin9001]

Missed a fun chance for trivia. Nikki Van der Zyl (the go-to dubber for most of the Bond girls in these early movies) had a cameo as the hotel receptionist.

[@ricardocantoral7672]

I think the girl fight was essential to establish the nature of these gypsies. This was something missing from the later films, the exploration of different cultures.

[@PlausiblePictures]

I love your little sideline comedy moments :)

[@BosnianSandman]

That theme joke made me laugh so hard :D

[@Mattfromthepast]

The 13th or 14th thing was Bond taking precautions against a trap. He told her he would be doing this on the 14th but then showed up on the 13th, just in case she had planned to have other agents there waiting for him on the 14th and she is confused because he turned up a day early.

[@kspainter22]

The underground boat level almost broke me. I had to start the game over just to maximize my armor to get through it

[@calvindyson]

Cheers Andy! FRWL is one of the few Fleming books I've actually read! So an excuse to read them all (such as doing video reviews of them) would be a good idea! :D

[@julianryan6158]

Opening and closing of fridge door to Bond theme is just comic genius.

[@ikerauzmendiesparza6948]

It is actually my fav film. It has everything you could ask from a spy movie, and more. It homages Alfred Hitchcock and his filming style. It has John Barry doing one of his best works in Bond (his best is in OHMSS).

[@themoviereviewernextdoor5327]

I'll have to disagree on the score of OHMSS at least on the tracks that are a medley of We got all the time in the world

[@calvindyson]

Thanks MrBen! Glad you're still enjoying them :D

[@RedSkull61]

Great review Calvin, very entertaining as always.

[@scotchandsalmonroll5337]

love that pink panther bit you did on the fridge

[@jackcoleman1222]

You are to Bond as Stuart Hardy is to Doctor Who. I salute you.

[@coolcat20million]

I agree that the James Bond theme is not effective when Bond is checking out his hotel room. It seems out of place. The James Bond theme is also misused in "Live and Let Die," when Bond is in the taxi and tailing Mr. Big into Harlem. (a) The rendition is loud and obnoxious. (b) It adds nothing the the scene. But then, I think "Live and Let Die" has many non-Bond elements, which I will point out in Clavin's LALD review some day when I have time.

[@jenniferschillig3768]

It's the same with Dr. No...the James Bond Theme is playing all the time, but in the exact same arrangement. It's as if Bond's walking around with a tape player in his pocket playing his own theme music.

[@MistaTofMaine]

Might be my favorite Bond, this or Goldfinger.

[@mariakelly4179]

Calvin, I love your reviews!

[@Lionkingview]

I watched allthe bond movies with my brother a few years ago and i remember "From russia with love " distinctly for three things. 1. The Title song is played dureing the end. 2. The train fight scene 3. The weird lack of properly implemented score. Action scenes remained mute and mundane scenes of nothing got the bond theme. It was really bizarre. The first true "BOND" Bond - film was in my opinion "goldfinger".

[@jenniferschillig3768]

Isn't it remarkable how much Robert Shaw as Red Grant looks like Daniel Craig as Bond?

[@11sdownie]

That fridge gag was gold Dyson!

[@samuelbarber6177]

I wouldn’t call this best of the film series, but it is certainly a favourite of mine. I’ve always loved Cold War Spy Thrillers and if I had to pick a favourite era of Bond, I’d probably pick out the sixties as my favourite, I don’t really think there was a BAD film from Sixties Bond, per say, each of them from Dr No to On Her Majesty’s Secret Service are classics for me, to be honest. Anyway, good film.

[@victoriaindigo]

Great review! Also makes me want to rig my refrigerator door to play the Bond theme when I open it lol

[@PlausiblePictures]

these are really interesting and solid interpretations, i love the Father/Son dynamic to bond and Goldfinger, really adds weight :)

[@chapterblaq]

4:28 that clap _is_ adorable lol

[@comicmonsterstudios711]

No Bond was looking for cameras in that hotel scene that's why they played the theme lol but it's still kinda overkill

[@royrayburn1503]

My favorite BOND movie,Connery said it was his as well. FRWL FULLY captured the cold War world of espionage..

[@Geezer-yf8hv]

“SOME people” might get something out of a prolonged cat fight between two beautiful, scantily clad Women? I guess I’m one! Also my 1st experience with an implied 3-way! I was just a horny teenager!! BTW, LOVED your Bond theme bathroom and fridge bits immensely!!

[@sheshingy]

I love Calvin's venting on use of the bond theme....I laughed my ass off.

[@cugamer8862]

I'm going to rig my refrigerator to play the Bond theme whenever I open it from now on.

[@calvindyson]

I must say, the title is pretty awesome.

[@spiralfirst6488]

Excellent stuff. The Bond theme fridge scene was fantastic.

[@calvindyson]

The point of me doing these updated review is to improve on the image quality and my own personal performance. I'm not terribly proud of my first few reviews and, for any new viewers wanting to watch all the weekly Bond's, I wanted to give the first few an update.

[@Metalfan-hy7no]

Great Review as always!! Your bond reviews are always interesting and fun to watch.

[@chrissmith905]

Hahaha love the fridge scene

[@TheImaginator972]

One of my all time favorite James Bond movie of my childhood. From Russia With Love is classic

[@guyrondel3573]

There is one thing that always perturbed me in this movie! And that is when Bond actually meets Tania, he leaves his bath running! I always wondered if it overflows or he gets back into his room in time to turn it off after having screwed her! Mind you, she does say she’ll tell him what she thinks of him in the morning so I guess he does stay with her all night and supposedly someone else comes into his room to turn the bath off!

[@kdohertygizbur]

Lotte Lenya was Fabulous as Rosa Klebb Her and Robert Shaw made a Formidable Team

[@preahko]

aw, bless your heart, young lad...I'd like to hear your re-review of the Romany women wrestling sequence in about 20 years....

[@homeygfunkoffacherryfruitl4971]

Most people tend to point to Goldfinger but I consider this to be the quintessential Bond film. It has the perfect balance of action and low-key subterfuge moments that are Bond's trademark without relying too much on crazy gadgets or what have you.

[@Wadsy591]

I'm happy to see you re reviewing these films Calvin! From Russia With Love is one of my favourites, in the top five.

[@emmads9565]

Brilliant review of my second favourite Bond film. Here's an interesting fact: 'Kleb' is the russian for bread. I'm not sure if Flemming knew this. It's always struck me as rather odd. Anyhow, she is a brilliant character and one of the most creepy villains in the series. I have to disagree with what you said about Kronsteen being creepy- I, personally, have always found him rather attractive. I mean… how can you NOT find a face like that attractive?

[@anton1990]

4:57 Good lord, that’s hilarious! 😂🤣

[@therealmovieman]

The Bond theme bit opening the fridge lol

[@bdavis24fan]

About the music joke they kinda did that in Dr. No as well. It's pretty comical at times. I was just waiting for Bond to say, "Time for me to take a nap" & in comes the theme.

[@soulhound8739]

12:26 but in you only live twice he says he’s never been to Japan before. Continuity error!

[@Maximillian200HP]

I about choked on a bagel when you said: "Manly Penis of Justice!". xD

[@aussiegamerstyle6081]

LOL 7:21 was so funny

[@harleyjackson3708]

Okay, you definitely DID deserve the Bond theme for what you accomplished in that BATHROOM. You managed to use the toilet with your pants still pulled up and didn't mess yourself at ALL. You deserve the theme, a gun barrel, AND a fancy title and opening sequence. "Calvin M. Dyson is Agent 007 in: For SHITS and GIGGLES."

[@calvindyson]

It's the only way to go!

[@noahsherwood2445]

I find it hilarious that Kerim Bey is played by Pedro Armendariz, a Mexican actor and Tatyana is played by Daniela Bianchi, an Italian actress. And of course, Bond played by Sean Connery, the most Scottish man to ever Scot

[@calvindyson]

Cheers, man! :D

[@AndrewChapman]

Yep, your fridge door opens and closes just fine. Quite cool though it plays the Bond theme as you open the door😄

[@spaceace4387]

I LOLed so hard at the fridge part.

[@ZuGineeris]

Calvin might be able to unlock the Gold Medal with all those Bond moves he performed around the house

[@Veggieman87]

Also fun, Sean Connery is in the movie version of Murder On The Orient Express.

[@keithwysocki9003]

The reason for the dialogue about the 13th/14th is because Bond told Tania the 14th (still not trusting her and thinking it might be a trap). But the plan all along is to go the day earlier when anyone Tania tipped off would not be expecting it.

[@PsychoMetalKid]

Great re-review Calvin! FRWL is another one of my favs, Can't wait for part 2! And the new Goldfinger Re-Review! And by the way Thanks for that over use of bond theme joke act lol! I actually posted a comment on your Facebook post of your re-review of Dr.No to re-film the over-use-of-bond-theme-joke. I don't think it's dumb how they reused it I just think your act of it is Hilarious! Anyway bye! :D

[@bmwofboganville]

I think this film is remembered fondly because the final third is very strong. The middle of the film drags.

[@lagoon8492]

I can never understand how they made dr. No- thunderball all in one year apart From eachoyher

[@jomo999]

Yeah that's right I was going to point that out but you got here first. Plus a fun fact from the books: Bond is not superstitious, in fact he loves flying on the 13th because the cabin is half empty and he gets his pick of the seats.

[@calvindyson]

Ahhh so you're saying it's a thematic thing? That's a pretty cool explanation actually!

[@kevinobrien9626]

7:00. ha ha, did you make the refrigerator light flicker on purpose?

[@SweenyTodd98]

the conversation about whether or not this is going down on the 13th comes from the book where Bond's secretary is concerned that he's taking a flight on Friday the 13th and Bond chose that day because it wouldn't be crowded. The secretary was right though because the flight ended up being rough.

[@mich6781]

Ways Silvia Trench could've appeared in future films . Goldfinger : Could Replace Dink when Bond is being given a massage in Miami . Thunderball : She becomes an agent of MI6 and with Bond in the pre title sequence . Replacing the French agent . You Only Live Twice : Joins Bond on his mission in Japan . Diamonds Are Forever : Could be one of Bond's Contacts in America . Live and Let Die : Replaces Miss Caruso . And Finally The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker : Double crosses Bond is a member of SPECTRE and are the two girl's from the the pre tit;e sequences .

[@abingleyboy]

I am Roger Moore bond fan as I grew up watching his films. But with so many films as a kid you only know them by certain characters or set pieces. Like the one with the car on the train line or with the 2CV or from this one the woman with the knife shoes. Rosa Klebb is very memorable as a bond villian. I do like Connery bonds but as a kid growing up Moore's humour filled BIG films are easier to understand.

[@josephryan362]

I love from Russia with love i just watch it again on dvd

[@davidthomas283]

Many tv stations would cut the gypsy scene. I didn't know it was there until years later.

[@AnthonyP73]

Calvin it's time to react to this one - very funny stuff!

[@joewalker9760]

on the orient express scene there is an obvious mistake. its a foreign in some scenes but in others its a british railways train

[@calvindyson]

I plan to keep doing them yes but Bond vids always take priority! :D

[@harrygold422]

Hey Calvin, great vid man!! I don't know how you do it but it's just like magic how entertaining they are!! Are yo going to be doing any more Bond game reviews? Thanks!!

[@sesfilmsllc]

Ronald Reagan also listed from Russia with love as his favorite book.

[@dtpc191991]

Ironically in 2020 the use and possesion of toilet paper is somewhat worthy of the Bond Theme.

[@RRVCrinale]

He tips a hotel worker. DA-DA, DA-DAAAAAAA!