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Dr. No

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    007's silver screen debut. Not for young kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–13

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Sexist behavior and some excessive force.
  • Violence:

    Bloodless murders. One character is burned alive, though it is not graphically depicted.
  • Sex:

    Womanizing without repercussions. Kissing, innuendo, scantily clad women.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some smoking and drinking. They are as much a part of Bond's suaveness as his accent or attire.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dr. No

Parents need to know that this movie depicts behavior that, while thought to be acceptable at the time of its release, would be widely considered sexist today. The hero's womanizing is as much a part of his allure as his wit and good looks. Women characters are cardboard cut outs, either duplicitous or too frightened to take action. Similarly, most of the black characters are lackeys or stooges. The hero murders a character without an ounce of remorse. While this character had attempted to kill him, the hero was not in danger at the moment he shot his enemy. The violence is neither bloody nor especially realistic.

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  • Families can talk about what qualities of James Bond one might want to emulate. What makes people think James Bond is cool? What is different about the world in which he lives in than our world?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great action, maybe a bit too intense for young viewers.

    This is a great old action flick. It is a bit boring at the start but the last few scenes on Dr. No's island are great. 7year old kids might be a bit scared but great movie.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Movie.....

    Bond is great in his first debut on the silver screen. little iffy on a few things but great over all

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

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