Review of Diamonds Are Forever (1971) by Brian B — 17 Feb 2009

Bond movies were hardly better. Blofeld has to be considered Bond's nemisis, and Charles Gray nails it. Great adventure flick.

This review of Diamonds Are Forever (1971) was written by Brian B on 17 Feb 2009.

Diamonds Are Forever has generally received mixed reviews.

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