Review of You Only Live Twice (2007) by Manny C — 17 Jun 2010

Connery would hang up the mantle of Bond, if only for about five years. This one has him up against Blofeld again, as well as lots of ninjas.

This review of You Only Live Twice (2007) was written by Manny C on 17 Jun 2010.

You Only Live Twice has generally received positive reviews.

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