11 Things You Learn Rewatching Dr. No
6. The Pacing Is Surprisingly Slow & Deliberate
One of the big reasons why the Bond films are so successful is that they're lightning-paced for maximum entertainment value, surging from one exotic set-piece to the next, with some occasional shagging, exposition and spying in-between.
Well, we've already established that Dr. No doesn't quite adhere to the series' well-established later norms, and that's certainly true in terms of its pace. This is a far slower, more methodical thriller than just about any Bond film that followed.
There are countless scenes where Bond remains in a single room for several minutes while investigating a lead, checking for bugs or setting a trap.
Though to modern audiences these scenes may feel like padding or even "slow", they do represent a more cerebral approach to the character that's better in line with Ian Fleming's source material.
The franchise did quickly cast this style aside in favour of a more populist rhythm, but rewatching the film, it's refreshing to see it taking its time and stopping to take a breather every now and then.