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Diamonds Are Forever

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Diamonds Are Forever

PG

Released Dec 17, 1971

1h 59m

Action

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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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Ben Kern

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Best mechanical gimmick mayhem in town.

May 16, 2023

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Jay Cocks

TIME Magazine

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

Film Frenzy

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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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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James P

Probably one of the weakest Bond films made. Poorly written, weak villains, mediocre girls. Where was the revenge thriller after Bond's wife is killed in OHMSS that fans wanted? Only partially saved by an overweight, greying Sean Connery.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/25

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Liam D

i actually really enjoyed Diamonds are Forever, it’s campy and it knows that it is Campy

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/23/25

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Mark J

Never have I been so bored watching a Bond film. Just a completely uninteresting plot, no interesting characters, and Connery blatantly past it and not caring about anything other than the pay.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/18/25

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Craig S

The worst film in the series starring Sean Connery. I consider Dr. No and From Russia with Love his best. Goldfinger, Thunderball, and You Only Live Twice had good stories, but were increasingly silly.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Marco L

Sean Connery regresa en esta entrega de la saga, pero su carisma habitual no logra salvar una trama que carece de lógica y cohesión. A pesar de algunos momentos entretenidos, la historia parece avanzar sin rumbo claro, con giros que resultan tan absurdos como previsibles. El guion se aleja de la elegancia y el control que caracterizó a entregas anteriores, y en lugar de sorprender, se limita a ofrecer una sucesión de elementos familiares del universo del espía británico. La dirección, a cargo de Guy Hamilton, apuesta por un tono más ligero, con toques de humor que a veces funcionan, pero que también le restan impacto a las escenas de acción. La persecución, aunque emocionante en momentos puntuales, no tiene el brillo que se espera en una cinta de este calibre. El diseño de producción y la música, puntos fuertes en la saga, cumplen sin destacar, mientras que las interpretaciones de los secundarios son irregulares, con personajes que oscilan entre lo extravagante y lo caricaturesco. Por otro lado, Connery parece disfrutar de su papel, pero su interpretación no es suficiente para compensar las deficiencias narrativas. En definitiva, aunque tiene algunos destellos de lo que hace memorable a las películas del agente secreto, esta entrega se siente como una de las más flojas de la franquicia, con una historia que no logra enganchar ni dejar huella. Ideal solo para los más fieles seguidores de Connery o de la saga en general.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/24/24

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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
Producer: Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
Screenwriter: Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, Tom Mankiewicz
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: Danjaq Productions, EON 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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