Review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) by David L — 12 Nov 2008

Greatest Bond film, ever. Taut action thriller, oozing late sixties style. Great cinematography, music, and story.

This review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) was written by David L on 12 Nov 2008.

On Her Majesty's Secret Service has generally received positive reviews.

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