Dr. No (1962)

James Bond and Honey Ryder

A hotel worker in Dr. No (1962) gives Sean Connery's James Bond a hard look as he leaves

“Goodnight, Mr. Bond.”

A hotel worker in Dr. No (1962) gives Sean Connery's James Bond a long look as he leaves

A hotel worker in Dr. No (1962) gives Sean Connery’s James Bond a long look as he leaves

The operator at the government house in jamaica is shot and killed with some jarring editing in Dr. No (1962)

1962 Editing

The operator at the government house in jamaica is shot and killed with some jarring editing in Dr. No (1962)

The operator at the government house in jamaica is shot and killed with some jarring editing in Dr. No (1962)

Don’t care, still love the movie!

Not sure I'd want to work somewhere with this prominent sign - from Dr. No (1962)

A Foreboding Sign

Not sure I'd want to work somewhere with this prominent sign - from Dr. No (1962)

Not sure I’d want to work somewhere with this prominent sign – from Dr. No (1962)

Dr. No (Joseph Wiseman) has a weird private encounter with an unconscious James Bond (Sean Connery) in Dr. No (1962)

Creepy Dr. No

WTF Dr. No?!

After Bond is rendered unconscious with a spiked drink, Dr. No creepily enters Bond’s bedroom (which he was nicely placed there by No’s guards apparently) and gently touches his bedsheet. This is a perfect time for Dr. No the end Bond’s life, but for some reason (vanity? ego?) he spares him. Oddly enough, Dr. No doesn’t mention this encounter to Bond at dinner as an example where No could “have had [Bond] killed” like in the swamp. Weird…

It’s also an example of a well-honored Bond villain criticism – a naïve or reckless villain doesn’t end 007 as a threat during a time of vulnerability. It’s a rightful criticism, but it’s also one of those endearing qualities of Bond movies that add to their legacy. But yes, you should kill Bond when you have the chance!

Aside from the Doctor’s dorky/stylish white bowling-looking leather shoes and odd gait into the bedroom, he’s an intimidating presence – keeping him faceless is a nice touch.

Dr. No (Joseph Wiseman) has a weird private encounter with an unconscious James Bond (Sean Connery) in Dr. No (1962)

Dr. No (Joseph Wiseman) has a weird private encounter with an unconscious James Bond (Sean Connery) in Dr. No (1962)

James Bond (Sean Connery) dons a radioactive suit disguise in Dr. No (1962)

Curious

James Bond (Sean Connery) dons a radioactive suit disguise in Dr. No (1962)

James Bond (Sean Connery) dons a radioactive suit disguise in Dr. No (1962)