Review of Thunderball (1965) by Steve O — 21 Jan 2010

Bond is definitely THE man! There's not a single woman, friend or foe, that can resist him. Another entertaining Bond flick. Definitely warming up to this franchise.

This review of Thunderball (1965) was written by Steve O on 21 Jan 2010.

Thunderball has generally received positive reviews.

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