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Diamonds Are Forever

Diamonds Are Forever

1971
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller
2h 0m
007 goes to Las Vegas to investigate the disappearance of diamonds in transit and discovers the involvement of his enemy Blofeld.

Diamonds Are Forever

1971
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller
2h 0m
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Rated 02 May 2019
65
42nd
James Bond rips a woman’s bikini top off and strangles her with it in a very tasteful PG way. It’s fun to see 70s Vegas, it’s just too bad what transpires there is pretty boring for the most part.
Rated 13 Jul 2015
82
50th
The weakest and goofiest Connery Bond, but if you can get into its campy tone, it's a decent guilty pleasure.
Rated 24 Mar 2020
73
33rd
The first 2/3rds is mostly derivative & confusing w/ a romantic interest who displays little genuine interest in Bond & vice versa. Then there's a great twist that never goes anywhere interesting, which describes the last third: there are 2 memorably odd & gay assassins meant as comic relief but are likely to offend now & 2 initially exciting female asskickers who go out as LAMELY as possible. The evil "mastermind" is as stupid as Dr. Evil which is watchable in a so-bad-it's-good way
Rated 29 Dec 2017
72
68th
James Bond Project 2017: Although I referred to the early feelings of sequelitis in "Thunderball"(1965), I may have been too harsh there. At least "Thunderball" felt like it was trying to top the other movies with something cool and different in the underwater stuff, even if it was boring, here the last of the Connery films feels like a sequel coasting by with some half-baked camp. Despite being a fan of the cartoon duo of Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd, Vegas and the oil platform, were a disappointment.
Rated 31 Aug 2013
42
30th
Definitely not the best Connery Bond. It seemed to start off strong with the great Blofeld hunt and the opening theme, but somewhere between stealing the moon buggy and the poorly executed, tagged on attempted murder at the end, it went over the top started to feel like it was trying too hard. I don't know if it was the meandering plot, the new Blofeld, or the unenthused (though still good) Connery, but it just wasn't up to par.
Rated 03 Nov 2008
75
62nd
I won't say Connery goes out of the James Bond series with a bang but he does go out with a pretty good bond film. It's not Goldfinger but it's certainly better than a lot of the other James Bond films out there. It's got his trademark quips, great action, decent villains, some (ok a few) cliche characters and a generally good story. If you like James Bond, and Sean Connery as James Bond, it's really worth seeing for one last Connery Bond ride.
Rated 04 Aug 2016
39
20th
Kickass title song. And then came blahblahblah, diamonds, something, lasers, something, Blofeldt. I had stopped paying attention at the point. A few good one-liners I suppose. I dunno, it's beginning to dawn on me, that maybe Bond movies just aren't my cup of tea.
Rated 06 Dec 2015
6
55th
It's confusing having Connery back after a film absence. And Blofeld is getting annoying as a villain, hard to see him living from that explosion so hopefully they move on from him. The plot is actually somewhat difficult to follow but it has a lot of laughs and Jill St. John was great as a Bond girl. Decent but forgettable with an overrated car chase scene in Vegas.
Rated 09 Apr 2015
30
8th
Far and away the worst Sean Connery Bond movie; it feels like a completely extraneous entry into the series that never needed to be made, as there's absolutely nothing about it to set it apart. The song is easily the best part. I found myself zoning out a LOT watching this - and I didn't find the tongue-in-cheek self-referential humor especially funny, either. A huge step backwards after the triumph that was On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Rated 06 Jul 2013
65
45th
I'm beginning to think every Bond movie is between 15-30 minutes too long.
Rated 14 May 2013
6
41st
Diamonds are Forever marked the return of the original and best Bond, Sean Connery. And although his return is a welcome one, ultimately this film fails to recapture the enjoyment, scale and overall quality of the earlier Bond instalments. And it's arguably one of the weakest of the whole series. The Las Vegas car chase featuring the Ford Mustang Mach 1 is certainly enjoyable. But one too many silly set pieces, in particular the moon buggy sequence steer too far away from Ian Fleming's creation.
Rated 08 Jun 2012
62
15th
One of the weakest Bonds, due to some unusually sloppy filmmaking (some amazingly inept special effects), a relatively bland story, and Guy Hamilton's lackluster direction (one of the duller car chases I've seen). And Jimmy Dean hams it up badly as the quasi-Howard Hughes. Still, it's decent entertainment; Connery is refreshingly spry, Jill St. John, despite the flak she's received, is solid, and Bruce Glover and Putter Smith's double act as a pair of wordplay-happy enforcers steals the show.
Rated 22 Jan 2011
63
24th
Tries to be funny but feels award, tries to be edgy and ends up feeling tired, tries being trippy and just feels cold. The internal logic of the film is near nonexistent and not much makes sense.
Rated 24 Mar 2009
50
36th
It doesn't help the continuity that Blofeld is played by three different actors across three movies -- and Bond is played by two! Second only to DR. NO as Freder's least favorite of the Connery Bonds, this one still manages to be diverting once in a while. Vegas circa 1971 has aged well as an exotic locale, the cliffhanger moment in the coffin is smashing -- and, wee-hoo, that Jill St. John does bring out the wolf in a guy. . .
Rated 28 Oct 2008
44
17th
Stupid, lame, cheesy, funny... The script is really bad if you ask me, but the humor does make up for it at times. Nevertheless, there's not enough good dialogue and interesting action to make this a good movie. Oh and the Bond girls suck.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
44th
My least favorite Bond film, for Connery's bored, lazy performance, the ridiculous camp Blofeld who would be just as at home in an Austin Powers movie, and the film's consistent refusal to take itself even slightly seriously. I'll always inherently enjoy the Bond formula and Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd are highly amusing henchmen, but overall I find this one an embarrassing crash landing after Majesty's bold ending. (Ytadel's series ranking: #24 of 24)
Rated 20 May 2007
40
15th
One of the worst Bonds. Why did Connery have to leave the franchise on such a low note?
Rated 07 Sep 2022
69
81st
The opening song had me consider Blofeld's cat as the mastermind & I was pleasantly surprised with the double bluff with it later in the film. Diamonds Are Forever is my top Connery Bond film. The film ups the cheese & has a 70's sleaze to it. Kidd & Wint as villains who only utter puns & sassy M are great. The suspension of disbelief required for the visual effects extends to the plot. The sound editing is much improved. Bond's license to kill seems to be used primarily at abortion clinics.
Rated 19 Oct 2018
45
46th
Easily the worst Connery Bond film. While I've described the previous Bond entries as rough around the edges, this is just unfocused in a bad way. The script could use several more drafts and then you could get rid of the campy tone. Still, Connery, even at his worst, carries this into the realm of watch-ability with sheer charisma alone.
Rated 18 Jun 2016
37
4th
Ridiculous, dumb and boring. In fact the movie is so stupid that it's almost worth wathing. And the special effects are just horrible.
Rated 28 Dec 2015
77
13th
Oddly sluggish and unspectacular Bond picture, which sort of acknowledges the less-popular previous installment without really feeling like a proper continuation. Connery is clearly marking time here.
Rated 30 May 2015
20
6th
Diamonds are Forever is Connery's worst (official) Bond film by quite some way and possibly the worst film we have seen so far; a disappointing end to his career as the spy.
Rated 15 Sep 2014
30
5th
Argh!!
Rated 24 Jul 2014
30
22nd
Dull, plodding, overlong, etc, etc. The final action sequence is as exciting as watching paint dry at your grandma's house. Whoever decided to have a second mini-climax after the actual climax in every Bond film should retroactively be kicked out of the Writers Guild.
Rated 22 Sep 2013
54
17th
Not quite as bad as Thunderball, but one of the worst Bonds that I've seen. The story isn't all that exciting, and there are some odd plot points here. Kidd and Wint might be the most pointless characters in the series.
Rated 04 Jul 2013
60
48th
The elevator brawl, the chase scenes, and Wint & Kidd were all great. Despite being as physically involved as ever, Connery seemed to be disinterested during the acting portion of the film. The plot also felt forced, and the Bond-Blofeld feud was stretched way too thin at this point in the series--although Charles Gray somehow topped Telly Savalas' impressive portrayal of Blofeld.
Rated 06 Mar 2013
60
24th
The funniest of the "Connery era". I liked Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd.
Rated 09 Dec 2012
35
16th
With a clunky plot and Connery phoning in his Bond performance, this is not at all a worthy follow up to On Her Majesty's Secret Service. At points, it almost feels of B-movie quality because it was so poorly shot and directed. The dialogue is also, at points, cringeworthy. The only saving grace comes with the Blofeld character development and Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd who are instantly creepy, perhaps even the scariest Bond adversaries ever. A poor way to go for Connery and a poor showing overall.
Rated 18 Oct 2012
50
52nd
Connery is clearly here for the pay cheque. The plot is meandering, the charm largely replaced by Moore-era cheeseball humour, and the action scenes limp along with lousy direction making big set pieces seem dull. Even the Bond girls are sub-par in this one.
Rated 29 Sep 2012
50
19th
As always with Bond there are awesome scenes and setpieces. The worst part was that they all came before the opening credits here. Uninspired and flaccid.
Rated 11 Aug 2011
74
25th
A bizarre fever dream of a story and an early embrace of the somewhat tacky side of 70s style. It's memorable, but probably for the wrong reasons.
Rated 03 May 2011
66
22nd
Connery's last official Bond is still entertaining at times yet feels rather bored and uninspired in execution.
Rated 16 Feb 2010
50
4th
One of the worst Bond films, if I recall correctly. It was so boring and uninteresting.
Rated 24 May 2009
77
62nd
The plot is a bit clunky and hard to follow, and Blofeld just isn't the kind of villian I feel threatened by. This is by no means a bad movie, but it is a dissatisfactory outing for the Bond franchise and not exactly ending on a good note for Connery. The last half hour of this movie is pretty good and even if the movie as a whole isn't satifactory, it does go out with a bang...literally and figuratively. I just wish Mr. Witt and Mr. Kidd had more screen time.
Rated 26 Mar 2009
52
4th
Definitely the worst of the Connery-Bond films, and arguably the worst of all time.
Rated 27 Jan 2009
94
98th
There are 2 hilarious vehicle-chases in it. Goddamnit, why are cops so funny?
Rated 15 Oct 2008
70
70th
Decent but not so great James Bond movie. Luckily there were 2 bad guys Mr.Wit and Mr. Kidd to make it really funny and enjoyable. Especially the last minutes of this movie are unforgettable !!!
Rated 28 Jan 2008
66
37th
It really felt like Connery was mailing it in at this point and it really seems like Guy Hamilton has it in for American's by their depiction in the Bond movies. Wacky henchmen like Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd are always welcome. Bonus points go out to Bond girl name, Plenty O'Toole. I thought the idea of Blofeld taking advantage of a rich recluse (ala Howard Hughes) was novel although William Whyte proved to not be so reclusive once he was freed. Best not to think too much about this movie I guess.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
80
60th
With a theme tune by Shirley Bassey and the return of Sean Connery after the failure of George Lazenby to impress in the role this film was off to a good start. Mix in the best locations so far a memorable baddie and some great action and this was always going to be Connery's best Bond outing.
Rated 09 Oct 2024
75
49th
There are definitely some silly moments in this film and some very enjoyable ones. Sean Connery is clearly having a blast here in his most famous role. Some of the action scenes work better than others. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 15 Nov 2023
72
83rd
Strange movie, as the tone is different, the scene transitions too. It's like they tried to pass half of some quirky comedy criminal intrigue as a Bond movie, with goofy-clever tricks and silly colourful characters. It's almost being ironical, like they are screaming "look at us, we're camp!" with the disdain for it the Moore era didn't have later on. Connery seems a bit bored, the girl and Blofeld are clowns. The Vegas car chase was bizarre but interesting though. Still fun.
Rated 12 Aug 2023
54
3rd
از جمله سری خالی بندیهای جیمز باند
Rated 05 Jul 2023
60
33rd
This is starting to get quite goofy. The moon rover chase was weird as hell. The bond girl(s) in this aren't the best. Connery is still Connery and it's nice to see him back at least.
Rated 25 Feb 2023
60
69th
Diamonds, space lasers, cool Bond girls, and another kick-ass Shirley Bassey theme song, makes for another fun Bond adventure. And everyone's relieved there's no more George Lazenby!
Rated 05 Feb 2023
40
18th
Features two coded gay assassins, which in 1971, is actually considered a good representation.
Rated 01 Sep 2022
80
48th
Not my absolute favorite but this is a good Bond movie. Love a train moment.
Rated 22 Jul 2021
66
53rd
I liked this movie. The preliminary Bond villain was a bit of a let down (the owner of the casino), but a lot of it is compensated by the supporting characters. I really digged the duo in this one. The plot feels a bit incoherent, but the action is great, and seeing Bond race in a moonwagon was funny. Also Plenty is the best Bond girl.
Rated 07 Feb 2021
61
27th
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Rated 22 Nov 2020
56
28th
Not as dull and uninspired as Thunderball, but close enough.
Rated 31 Oct 2020
97
83rd
Sir Sean Connery dated Jill St. John and Lana Wood during production.
Rated 27 Sep 2020
7
58th
The two baddies were pure cringe, but it didn't detract from it being the fun, fresh and exciting romp I was hoping it to be. Great having Connery back who's back to his loveable, witty self and some of the action set pieces scenes were both creative and hilarious in their execution. And I think I speak for everyone when I say we needed plenty more of Plenty.
Rated 11 May 2020
40
31st
Diamonds are Forever is the weakest of the Connery Bond films.
Rated 17 Apr 2020
55
26th
Weakest Connery Bond, great into though!
Rated 17 Sep 2019
52
31st
Fun but flippant, and ultimately forgettable film. Only the set designers seem to be taking this seriously - not surprising given how many Bond spoofs Hollywood had produced in the previous 5 years. The plot is surprisingly good but the director doesn't seem to care. The action and fight scenes are energetic until the rather dumb climax. Best part is I've already forgotten 1/2 the film - I'll easily be able to watch again in a year without remembering a thing.
Rated 18 Jan 2019
40
4th
James Bond: "Good morning, gentlemen. ACME pollution inspection. We're cleaning up the world, we thought this was a suitable starting point."
Rated 06 Mar 2018
30
5th
Weak. 70s Las Vegas is possibly the ugliest place they could have chosen to shoot. Campy in the worst possible ways. Some seriously questionable camerawork. The gay assassins are horrendous and Bambi and Thumper are worse. Plenty O'Toole is intolerable. Not to mention it completely throws away the ending of OHMSS. +5 for "I didn't know there was a pool down there"
Rated 12 Feb 2018
60
47th
Flows together rather well - great antagonists, good score and a suave old Sean Connery. The plot is especially jumbled, but it is an enjoyable Bond film.
Rated 01 Oct 2016
75
44th
Campfest is back with a vengeance, but this is mostly fun campfest, at least. The tone is, for a the most part, consistent and while the actual overarching plot is idiotic, it is at least well constructed so that it all builds up to the climax in a methodical and enjoyable way. The wordplay is inescapable, but not totally overdone and the smaller moments are the best part.
Rated 26 May 2016
77
47th
Diamond are forever, but I don't think this movie will be a popular one forever. This is one of the weaker Connery Bond films that I can remember. It is pretty funny though and has a pretty good bond girl in it. Some of Bond's one-liners are also pretty good. The scene with the girl named Plenty O'Toole was hilarious. "I didn't know there was a pool down there". The whole film is mostly unremarkable but I still think Connery is a great James Bond...
Rated 24 Jan 2016
74
43rd
B
Rated 20 Aug 2015
61
28th
Seen 2x
Rated 25 Apr 2015
73
27th
Pretty regular.
Rated 24 Mar 2014
66
32nd
66.000
Rated 27 Jul 2013
35
56th
Several scenes made me laugh so hard my sides hurt, and I mean that as a compliment - the film is a lot of fun. Mr Wint and Mr Kidd are the best Bond characters ever. (3.5/5)
Rated 28 Feb 2013
65
48th
Sean Connery makes his return to the role, so does the unflappable and one-dimensional Bond that O.H.M.M.S. had made strides to evolve.
Rated 10 Dec 2012
25
36th
There's a decent movie here, but it's buried under way too much camp, especially after OHMSS.
Rated 05 Dec 2012
66
30th
a rather disappointing Sean Bond movie... sloppy action scenes... the evil gay couple is very interesting though
Rated 26 Nov 2012
77
75th
I think I like this one even more than Goldfinger. It's got a little more James Bond cheesiness, and a little more humor in general, but most of it is still reserved enough that it isn't full-on schlock.
Rated 20 Oct 2012
40
19th
One of my least favorite in the franchise. I wish that Plenty O'Toole had been the main Bond girl in this one.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
64
42nd
Connery has a ball with great stunts, snappy dialogue and a bevy of typically Bondish beauties.
Rated 04 Jul 2012
65
35th
65.125
Rated 26 Jun 2012
30
20th
Bond villains are always silly caricatures. Metal hands, metal teeth, throwing hats, even gays??? Mr. Kidd and Mr. Wint are the worst Bond villains ever. And both the action scenes and the women are extremely dated. Both of Connery's comebacks are mistakes.
Rated 21 May 2012
3
7th
This campy flick has the dubious honors of featuring both the first and second worst henchmen (or rather, pairs thereof) in all of Bond-dom. The return to Connery after Lazenby's single film is irredeeming, as the Scot's paunchy performance is as disinterested as I was while watching it.
Rated 23 Oct 2011
78
56th
Enjoyable Bond film which is generally played for campy laughs; feels closer in spirit to a Roger Moore Bond and indeed ushered in the Moore era. Politically correct it might not be, but "friendly" killers Mr Wint and Kidd are amusing, and Gray makes for an enjoyable (if not especially threatening) Blofeld.
Rated 10 Jul 2011
4
72nd
I have watched this so many times on VHS as a kid, so I feel I little bias but this is one of my favorites. The fingerprint in the beginning, the car chase in Vegas, the two weirdos, diamonds, Bambi and Thumper, and very classy Connery. *Good
Rated 01 Jul 2011
62
34th
Plot, scenery and girls are all classic Bond material. Connery still shines even though he's getting a bit old for the role.
Rated 25 Jun 2011
37
25th
Connery's most Moore-esq Bond movie. I don''t really love any Bond movie, but I particuarly dislike Moore's Bond, and watching Connery in this camp, Moore-style era Bond is awful.
Rated 15 Jun 2011
93
70th
More cheek than usual!!!!!!!!
Rated 24 May 2011
50
17th
This is campier even than most of the Roger Moore Bond films, which is really saying something. Approach with caution, and only when in a very, very silly mood, or in a party setting with a bunch of other people present.
Rated 10 Jan 2011
60
25th
Diamonds may be forever, but an everlasting jewel this movie is not. (Was that cliche of a review too corny? And why did I end it with a Yoda-like structure?)
Rated 24 Dec 2010
86
74th
Terrific escapist James Bond fun.
Rated 20 Dec 2010
47
42nd
Plot is too convoluted. Connery is not at his best. Overall a so-so Bond film
Rated 12 Dec 2010
65
32nd
At this point things are getting very ridiculous, but it's still an immensely entertaining film so it actually works to it's advantage. Still, it's overall very standard Bond. Hoping Moore's Bond movies add something fresh.
Rated 27 Nov 2010
65
30th
Connery makes a different kind of bond than I was expecting. He's a pretty sadistic tough guy and a woman beater at times.. Great theme song and probably the best 2 james bond badguys (Mr. Kidd and Mr. Wint) ever! :)
Rated 27 Sep 2010
86
83rd
Fabulous stunts include Bond's wild drive through the streets of Vegas in a '71 Mach 1. Connery returned to play Bond in this film after being offered the then record-setting salary of $1 million.
Rated 11 Sep 2010
79
81st
One of the better Bond movies. Credit goes to Blofeld, the eternal bad guy who really works well in this movie and adds alot. Overall a standard and solid story/scipt. Koodos for plenty o'toole,the most gorgeous Bond chick eva! (so far)
Rated 28 Jul 2010
70
70th
Sean Connery is back in the fold for this solid flick, as is "Goldfinger" director Guy Hamilton. The action flows well, aided by the witty lines and the charming lead.
Rated 22 Jun 2010
80
13th
A bit too camp for me.
Rated 07 Jun 2010
9
50th
Sean Connery's 007 are just unforgettable
Rated 05 Apr 2010
58
73rd
Mistakes - 1) Bond becomes dry within seconds after coming out of a pool with his clothes on, and the shirt is then wet again upon entering a building a couple of seconds later.
Rated 27 Mar 2010
25
43rd
Campy, rather vicious addition to a well-worn cycle, with an element of nastiness which big-budget stunts cannot conceal. Panavision does not help, and Connery's return to the role is disappointing.
Rated 23 Feb 2010
60
31st
One of the lower moments in the Bond collection, but nonetheless very worth seeing due to the excellent Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd, a pair of gay hit-men who deliver the only good one-liners the franchise has ever seen. They are both sinister and hilarious at the same time, and provide some decent moments, so yes, you should probably see this.
Rated 09 Jan 2010
43
37th
Connery is stuck in a goofy Moore-like caper involving flamboyantly gay assassins, and women that escaped from a Russ Meyer set with names like Thumper. Even resurrected, don't-give-a-shit-at-this-point Connery is watchable though as a kind of pulp thrill. He should have stuck to his guns, gone out with YOLT and let Lazenby/Moore deal with this mess.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
35
8th
Stupid, lame, cheesy, funny... The script is really bad if you ask me, but the humor does make up for it at times. Nevertheless, there's not enough good dialogue and interesting action to make this a good movie. Oh and the Bond girls suck.
Rated 18 Oct 2009
91
87th
It is Bond movie with Connery. So. Any questions? :)
Rated 23 Aug 2009
56
43rd
Connery is older but still got it, it never drags and at times it's amusingly strange. On the other hand the Bond-girls are weak and the gadgets are surprisingly absent.
Rated 12 Jun 2009
55
30th
JB film plots start to loose credibility and the bad puns and comic characters creep in. OK, but miles from the atmosphere of the books.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
67
48th
PROS: Great production values, some great T&A and Wint & Kidd are hilarious. CONS: Connery mails it in and Blofeld is ruined. Definitely watchable, once.
Rated 17 Mar 2009
83
82nd
Closer in spirit to Republic serials than Fleming, but great fun.
Rated 29 Dec 2008
80
70th
Solid schlocky bond epitomized by Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd. Fun movie.

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