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James Bond makes his first movie outing in Dr. No, where he’s pitted against a reclusive scientist who wants to destroy the US space program. Sean Connery is the first man to play Bond. His take is a cool mix of machismo swagger and tongue-in-cheek humor — probably the best way to approach the subject matter. As the first film in the long-lasting series, Dr. No is a bit light on action, but makes up for it with its colorful Caribbean locations and supporting characters, including Ursula Andress as the sea shell collecting nymphet, Honey Ryder. We also get introduced to Bond regulars M (Bernard Lee) and Miss Moneypenny (Lois Maxwell). On the down side, Joseph Wiseman doesn’t leave much of an impression as the title villain, and John Kitzmiller is stuck playing an uncomfortably subservient character as Bond’s black guide.