Review of Diamonds Are Forever (1971) by Phillip G — 24 May 2011

I had a hard time differentiating the serious scenes from the campy ones. Still an entertaining movie. Adios Sean Connery!

This review of Diamonds Are Forever (1971) was written by Phillip G on 24 May 2011.

Diamonds Are Forever has generally received mixed reviews.

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