Review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) by Paul M — 26 Mar 2009

Well-made Bond film has a weak leading man but strong everything else. Savalas makes an excellent villain, and Rigg is arguably the best Bond Girl (pre-Craig, that is).

This review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) was written by Paul M on 26 Mar 2009.

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

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