Diamonds Are Forever

PG

Released Dec 17, 1971

1h 59m

Action

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64%

53 Reviews

Tomatometer

57%

50,000+ Ratings

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While investigating mysterious activities in the world diamond market, 007 (Sean Connery) discovers that his evil nemesis Blofeld (Charles Gray) is stockpiling the gems to use in his deadly laser satellite. With the help of beautiful smuggler Tiffany Case (Jill St. John), Bond sets out to stop the madman -- as the fate of the world hangs in the balance!

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Critics Consensus

Diamonds are Forever is a largely derivative affair, but it's still pretty entertaining nonetheless, thanks to great stunts, witty dialogue, and the presence of Sean Connery.

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Charles

Not as good as You Only Live Twice, but it’s just as witty and action packed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/13/22

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DanTheMan 2

Diamonds Are Forever has always been a more interesting what-if than a real film to me, its production history is far more fascinating than the final product. A clear attempt at recreating what had made Goldfinger work, but after Lazenby walked and Roger busy filming The Persuaders, the entire film flounders around wasting everyone's time, almost as if it was done to tie the audience over till the next leading man had been found. It's a complete mess, simple as. Breezing over the previous film's gut-wrenching ending without as much as a passing thought, instead offering a redundant, dull and brutally mundane diamond-smuggling melodrama without the spectacle we associate with James Bond. Guy Hamilton's direction is a far cry from his high points, as lazy as Connery's one-note performance in a role he so easily made his just shy of a decade prior. He's just going through the motions and looks to have aged horribly in the time away from 007, while the remaining cast is just as bad although Charles Gray does admittedly commit to the bit, he's just not cut out for the role of Blofeld. Even with John Barry turning in another fine score, seeming like he's the only one trying, Diamonds Are Forever doesn't have the same quality or flair we've seen previously ending up as a nonsensical, undeveloped and completely lifeless bore.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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alan g

Only redeeming qualities are the Bond girls. Jill St John and Lana Woods have the best parts literally.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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James B

It's hardly the spectacle that the Bond films of the 60s were, but Connery's return keeps things watchable and, at times, even exciting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/22/23

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Tony S

Sean Connery is back, but this isn't one of the best of the Bond movies.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/09/23

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Adi 1

The final Connery film unfortunately turned out to be one of the weakest films in the franchise. Even though it's good to see him back in this role and the theme song is really good. The film just feels pale compared to the other films in terms of action, dialogues and even acting in certain parts.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/14/23

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Guy Hamilton

Director

Sean Connery

James Bond

Jill St. John

Tiffany Case

Charles Gray

Ernst Stavro Blofeld

Lana Wood

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Best mechanical gimmick mayhem in town.

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Jay Cocks

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

Oct 13, 2008

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Ian Nathan

Empire Magazine

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

Rated: 3/5

Apr 24, 2008

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John Hofsess

Maclean's Magazine

Only the British apparently (judging by dozens of unfortunate imitations) can make a crude sex-and-violence formula yield such refined, exhilarating entertainment as this.

Oct 24, 2023

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

With a sense of lifelessness, Diamonds Are Forever easily is the most boring Bond film.

Rated: D

Aug 28, 2022

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Matt Brunson

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It would be Connery's final appearance in the official series, and he goes out in style.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 25, 2021

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Synopsis

While investigating mysterious activities in the world diamond market, 007 (Sean Connery) discovers that his evil nemesis Blofeld (Charles Gray) is stockpiling the gems to use in his deadly laser satellite. With the help of beautiful smuggler Tiffany Case (Jill St. John), Bond sets out to stop the madman -- as the fate of the world hangs in the balance!

Director: Guy Hamilton
Screenwriter: Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, Tom Mankiewicz
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: Danjaq Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 17, 1971, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2016
Runtime: 1h 59m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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