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After George Lazenby portrayed James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Sean Connery returned to the tux, gimmicks, and catchphrases of Secret Agent 007 in his penultimate Bond outing, Diamonds ... read more read more...Are Forever. Fragments of Ian Fleming's original 1954 novel remain, including the characters of the alluring Tiffany Case (Jill St. John) and fey hitmen Wint (Bruce Glover) and Mr. Kidd (Putter Smith). The remainder of Richard Maibaum and Tom Mankiewicz's script diverges dramatically from the novel, involving Bond in a scheme by the insidious Ernst Blofeld (Charles Gray) to force the world powers to disarm so that he can take over the globe. Folksinger Jimmy Dean shows up briefly as a Howard Hughes-like reclusive billionaire, while Lana Wood (Natalie's sister) participates in one of the film's edgiest cliffhangers. Agreeing to make Diamonds Are Forever only because of the money offered him, Sean Connery parted company with the role for 12 years after this film; he returned to the role once more in 1983, for Irvin Kershner's underrated Thunderball remake Never Say Never Again. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 59 min.

Directed by: Guy Hamilton

Release Date: December 17, 1971

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  • blkbomb
    December 11, 2011
    blkbomb
    A rather disappointing Sean Connery, James Bond film. Not nearly as good as Thunderball.
  • Deano78
    August 29, 2011
    Deano78
    A very average Bond outing, thought I had seen it before, but maybe I couldn't remember it. There isn't much of it that stands out? Not up there with the best of them in terms of plot, villains, action, stunts and chases. Watching it now it seems very outdated, you can see where ... read moreAustin Powers got most of the jokes from in this. The only real plus was the Tiffany Case character in very little!
  • spielberg00
    August 3, 2011
    spielberg00
    This Bond film has a rather different feel for a good, say, forty minutes of it. Not that that's at all about thing. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER stars Robert Wagner's future wife (Jill St. John) as the lead Bond girl in this "return of Sean Connery" (he makes yet another return in the... read more non-EON, unofficial 1980s film NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN). But that's not all. Sometimes especially for a 1971 film, this picture emphasizes quite tediously and heavily on the major things that make James Bond who he is: thrills, nudity, talkiness, and, of course, the line, "Bond. James Bond." Overall, this is definitely one of the better Bond films, and it should most surely be viewed "for all eyes...only." (Who cares whether or not that makes any sense?)
  • CloudStrife84
    December 22, 2010
    CloudStrife84
    Was this a James Bond or Austin Powers movie? Sometimes I couldn't tell the difference, what with all the unintentionally spoof-ish scenes. Like the one where he's driving a funny-looking "moon mobile", getting chased by bad guys on mini-bikes. Or how about the scene with the "Ba... read morembi" and "Thumper" - two girls who fight off Bond while doing some pointless and out-of-place acrobatics. What the hell were they thinking there? Despite said cheese, however, it's pretty good overall. Just not as classy or memorable as the installments that preceded it.
  • ajv2688
    December 21, 2010
    ajv2688
    Just another Bond movie, I caught the last half of this on TV, and I wasn't impressed. I'm not a fan, so I can't say much else.
  • 76Majikat
    September 2, 2010
    76Majikat
    Whilst the Bond films are progressing in terms of age, stunts and film quality, this has to tbe one of my least favourite missions and found it incredibly drawn out.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    June 28, 2010
    TheDudeLebowski65
    A brief return for Sean Connery in the iconic role he left after You Only Live Twice brings back the traditional Bond elements that were absent from On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Diamonds Are Forever features two of the most politically incorrect Bond villains ever, Mr Kidd an... read mored Mr. Wint. These hired assasins who work for none other than Blofeld (under a different name) quip and say one liners after killing a victim. This brings a certain silliness to the film, but these two are cold blooded killers. This film is really a fine return to form and is the perfect end to the Sean Connery era of Bond films.
  • SirPant
    September 23, 2009
    SirPant
    ..and ever, and ever, and ever...
  • phubbs1
    November 27, 2008
    phubbs1
    One of the best Bond flicks ever, its cheesey as hell and really cliched but it has some of the best action sequences and characters in Bond history.
    The car park chase and up on two wheel driving stunt, the desert chase between dirt bikes and a lunar buggy, the assassinations ... read moreby the gay assassins Mr Wint and Mr Kidd, Bambi and Thumper kicking Connery's arse, the oil rig battle at the end and a great title song....what more could you ask for?
    A real scorcher of a Bond flick for Connery's last outing, it has almost too much action and silly set pieces and being set in Vegas adds to its charm too...somehow.
    You also have a great villain in Blofeld who is really odd and creepy but not too scary haha
    Plus some henchmen throw a girl out of a Vegas hotel only for her to land in a pool which they didnt know was there LOL
  • sononothing
    November 26, 2008
    sononothing
    Sean Connery returns for his last OFFICIAL James Bond film that begins as a mediocre smuggling case but slowly becomes yet another plot for world domination. After returning from a holiday that was relaxing, but "satisfying" Bond is sent on a mission to determine the rungs of a d... read moreiamond smuggling ring. The mission takes 007 to Holland, Las Vegas, and the middle of the Pacific as the conspiracy grows beyond anyone's wildest imaginations.

    Connery's last foray as a real Bond is as over the top as the get with him throwing out one liners left and right. Connery is Bond, so it doesn't matter that he's only here for the high pay check. Charles Gray plays Blofeld, which is odd because he was killed as Henderson in You Only Live Twice. He lends something to the Blofeld role not seen before (and we're not talking about hair). Jill St. John is the lead Bond girl Tiffany Case, who is the first attempt at the now thirty five year old idea of making a "different Bond girl (I will discuss that at a later date). She has an attitude, but is still in "Oh James" mode whenever Connery is on screen. And I cannot forget mentioning two of the greatest henchmen ever created: Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd. Yes, apparently they are gay.

    Diamonds are Forever is a downscaled film that even though it has a world domination theme by the end plays like a standard mission that isn't mired in excessive lairs and such. A great Bond and a fitting send off for Connery from the series (unless he comes back as "M". A boy can hope).

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Critic Reviews

Jay Cocks
October 13, 2008
Jay Cocks, TIME Magazine

Bond looks better than ever, partly because Sean Connery has returned to play him. Full Review

Variety Staff
April 24, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety

Diamonds Are Forever doesn't carry the same quality or flair as its many predecessors. Full Review

Dave Kehr
April 24, 2008
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

Assorted ladies, a few quick lines, and one good chase, making for a mediocre entry in the series. Full Review

Vincent Canby
May 9, 2005
Vincent Canby, New York Times

The movie's momentum is such that one never has much time to react to its lack of reason, only to its sensations of speed and narrow escape, and to the splendor of its crazy gadgets and décor. Full Review

Roger Ebert
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

We see different movies for different reasons, and Diamonds Are Forever is great at doing the things we see a James Bond movie for. Full Review

James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

The ending, while high on pyrotechnics, is low on tension, bringing Connery's era to a rather dissatisfying conclusion. Full Review

Dennis Schwartz
February 13, 2009
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

The clumsily executed climax reduces the quality of the film considerably. Full Review

April 24, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Next door to glass, but aided by the return of Connery. Full Review

Ian Nathan
April 24, 2008
Ian Nathan, Empire Magazine

Connery has a ball with great stunts, snappy dialogue and a bevy of typically Bondish beauties. Full Review

April 24, 2008
Film4

Fairly forgetable addition to the 007 series, bringing Connery's tenure to a unsatisfying close. Full Review

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