From Russia with Love

A British agent travels to Istanbul to obtain a Russian decoding device, unaware that a secret crime organization has designed the mission as a trap. With a wary defector, deadly pursuers, and escalating threats along the Orient Express, he must rely on his instincts to survive.

My take

You’ll like this if you prefer grounded espionage, suspenseful pursuits, stylish action, and a more serious early franchise entry; Not for you if you want the extravagant gadgets and spectacle of later Bond films.

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