Review of Diamonds Are Forever (1971) by Adam T — 22 May 2017
Sean Connery's return as the British superspy is a camp, escapist adventure which revisionists will tell you is a pretty ordinary Bond film. I disagree with this assessment and while being aware of its many plot holes, I will defend its merits as sheer entertainment.
As Bond girls go, Jill St John is one of the best- sassy, sophisticated and not one to tolerate fools. Yes, her character is reduced to a bumbling bimbo but that is more a case of lazy writing than her own performance.
Sean Connery appears to be enjoying himself, there are some great stunts and locations, the bad guys are a bit gayer than usual (especially Charles Gray's cross-dressing Blofeld) and two homosexual assassins Mr Wint and Mr Kidd.
It's a Bond movie that doesn't take itself too seriously, paving the way for the Roger Moore era.
This review of Diamonds Are Forever (1971) was written by Adam T on 22 May 2017.
Diamonds Are Forever has generally received mixed reviews.
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