Diamonds Are Forever: Critic Reviews

The movie's momentum is such that one never has much time to react to its lack of reason, only to its sensations of speed and narrow escape, and to the splendor of its crazy gadgets and decor.

We see different movies for different reasons, and Diamonds Are Forever is great at doing the things we see a James Bond movie for.

Assorted ladies, a few quick lines, and one good chase, making for a mediocre entry in the series.

Diamonds Are Forever doesn't carry the same quality or flair as its many predecessors.

The ending, while high on pyrotechnics, is low on tension, bringing Connery's era to a rather dissatisfying conclusion.

Bond looks better than ever, partly because Sean Connery has returned to play him.

After struggling with a few films to find the right vibe and tone for a Bond film, DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER finds a nice balance that would work for a while.

Thanks to the clarity and cut of past 007 films, Sean Connery will sparkle forever. But with a dearth of action and only a fat paycheck as motivation, "Diamonds" feels less like a triumphant return and more like a cheesed-up cabaret version of Bond.

Makes the disastrous, franchise-altering decision to underscore how fusty Bond is by diving right into campines.

The clumsily executed climax reduces the quality of the film considerably.

Fairly forgetable addition to the 007 series, bringing Connery's tenure to a unsatisfying close.

Connery has a ball with great stunts, snappy dialogue and a bevy of typically Bondish beauties.

Next door to glass, but aided by the return of Connery.

The funniest Bond movie

A gentle burlesque of the story elements established by the first six entries ...

Le premier faux pas d'une serie culte qui ne sera malheureusement pas le dernier.

More than a little bit embarassing.

A wry and exhilarating bit of entertainment.

30 years later, Connery is STILL Bond!

The worst of the Connery Bond films.