Review of Diamonds Are Forever (1971) by Ken T — 12 Jun 2009

Recently rewatched this one and it still holds up pretty well and tons of fun.

This review of Diamonds Are Forever (1971) was written by Ken T on 12 Jun 2009.

Diamonds Are Forever has generally received mixed reviews.

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