Review of Diamonds Are Forever (1971) by Andre T — 18 Jan 2010

For me the funniest Bond movie of the Connery era.

This review of Diamonds Are Forever (1971) was written by Andre T on 18 Jan 2010.

Diamonds Are Forever has generally received mixed reviews.

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