From Russia with Love (PG, 1964)
common sense media says
Creative Cold War Bond thriller is best for teens and up.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that while there's no full-frontal nudity, this movie contains a lot sexual innuendo. The film is largely based around Bond's fondness for women and his casual attitude towards sex, so sexual double entendres abound throughout the film. The violence factor is high with explosions, fistfights, gun battles, and a strangling. The politics are cold war and likely to be completely baffling to younger teens.
Violence:
Explosions, fistfights, gun battles, strangling.
Sex:
Very strong sexual implications, although no graphic frontal nudity or sex acts are presented.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Light drinking by adults.
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MasterMan 721
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
a good movie
This is a good movie with tons of action. Although there is sexual behavior.
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Lord Voldemort
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
One of the Best Bonds
From Russia With Love was released in 1963, so it's very different from Casino Royale's car chase and staircase fight. It is, however, a great spy movie - it is much more realistic as far as what a real MI6 or CIA agent might do. I've got to say, the first time I watched this, the ending came a little too abruptly for me, but I was left satisfied with the outcome. The opening sequence doesn't include singing (the next Bond, Goldfinger, was the first to do that), but it does keep the viewer mildly entertained as the credits project onto the bellies and thighs of dancers. Complex characters, fun gadgets, and another attempt by SPECTRE to gain control!
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jowriggley
adult
adult
Old Film with Old Views
I agree that the Bond character is chauvinistic in the sense that he perceives women as sexual conquests. The movie also has a scene where a domineering female villain is telling another female character to submit sexually to Bond (although it is a plot point). In that same scene, to me, there where was some slight lesbian innuendo in the villainess' mannerisms, but nothing overt.
The movie is violent, but not gory, reminiscent of the old westerns. People are shot, stabbed, and strangled. Killing, espionage, treachery are recurring themes in the film, but you can see much worse on TV.
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Spielberg00
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Definitely on of the best 007 films.
My rating: PG-13 for some intense action violence and brief innuendo.
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michaelc
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
good film
No problems for mature children over 7, might frighten kids under 7, but a good film.
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