20 Greatest Direct Sequels Ever Made

13. From Russia With Love

Back To The Future II
Eon Productions

James Bond's second cinematic outing definitively established the British secret agent as one of cinema's biggest icons, and over half a century later is still regarded by many fans of the franchise as one of, if not the best 007 movies ever made.

From Russia with Love is where the series really began to establish its identity, introducing the standard action, gadgets, girls and fast cars ingredients, and taking a slightly tongue-in-cheek approach to the material before the sequels began descending ever further into self-parody. Sean Connery once again brings an effortless charisma to the role of Bond in a movie that would go on to set both the benchmark and the formula of the franchise for years to come.

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