Review of You Only Live Twice (2007) by Shane J — 16 Aug 2013

Every cliché in the book good and bad make this one of the quintessential Bond movies and possibly the best of Connery's tenure.

This review of You Only Live Twice (2007) was written by Shane J on 16 Aug 2013.

You Only Live Twice has generally received positive reviews.

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