Bond will find himself in many awkward situations including battles in Istanbul, boat chases, helicopter chases, a sticky situation with some Gypsy lovelies vying for his love, and a fight to the death on The Orient Express. Connery is fantastic as Bond and the movie is truly entertaining, although like all Bond movies, feels a bit too long. There are a ton of special features here, however, for the devout Bond fan. There's a good deal of commentary, trailers, TV spots and the like, but there are also several featurettes which include vintage footage with Ian Fleming and Raymond Chandler, plus a really old CBC interview with Fleming that is sure to please fans.
From Russia With Love looks beautiful on Blu-ray and the surround sound is amazing and intense. I specify this because my sound experience with some parts of Dr. No and For Your Eyes Only was lacking. The music was too loud and when I'd turn it down, then I couldn't hear the characters' speaking. But not so with From Russia With Love. Everything was perfect and beautifully restored. If you are a Bond fan and have a high def setup, you'll want to add this one to your collection.
