A Review of “Diamonds Are Forever”

January 1, 2007 @ 7:00 am by Pressed

Bond: Sean Connery
Produced by: Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman
Directed by: Guy Hamilton
Date Released: UK- December 30, 1971; US - December 17, 1971
Budget: $7 - $10 Million
This is the seventh movie in the 007 series and is the last Bond movie that Sean Connery is in.

Plot: The master plan for Ernst Stavro Blofeld is impersinating Willard Whyte, a billionaire recluse who hasn’t been seen in public for years. Based slightly on Howard Hughes.
Mr. Kidd and Mr. Wint are two unique characters in this movie that are potrayed as being gay. They are hired hitmen who take care of anyone who come in contact with the stolen diamonds that are eventually going to be used in an ultimate death ray. They add humor and intruige to the movie.

One of the most interesting scenes is the Mustang Mach 1 car chase that takes place in the streets of Las Vegas. The chase ends with a two wheel escape down a narrow alley. The funny thing is the car comes out of the alley on the wrong two wheels. They explain what happened in the special features on the special edition DVD.

Once again we meet another one of Flemmings filthy named girls, Plenty O’Toole.

Review: Diamonds Are Forever is one of those Bond films that has all the right stuff to be a 007 movie and yet turns out just ok. For me the plot was kind of confusing and I was not impressed with the villan. It seemed to move a little slower than some of the other movies and the action, the car, and the gadgets just were not up to Bond material. I did enjoy the comic relief of Mr. Kidd and Mr. Wint and there are some enjoyable moments in the movie that certainly entertain. It may not be on the top of my list as the greatest Bond movie of all time, but it is still worth watching.

Rating: B-

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