11 Things You Learn Rewatching Dr. No

By Jack Pooley / December 6, 2019

10. The Visuals Have Aged Extremely Well

Despite releasing way back in 1962, it's incredible just how well the very first Bond film has aged visually, especially if you've since discarded your dusty DVD version and replaced it with the Blu-ray remaster.

If the Jamaican locations aren't gorgeous enough - and they most certainly are - Ken Adam's impeccable production design is an utter delight, somehow creating all the movie's sets for a mere £14,500, yet with little indication that pennies have been pinched.

Though the film may not feel of-the-moment culturally or thematically, it remains an unexpected visual feast thanks to smart production choices across the board. Far more than many other films of its era, Dr. No remains an aesthetic joy to behold today.