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Diamonds Are Forever [VHS] [1971]

VHS ~ Sean Connery
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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After the poor reception given to George Lazenby in Her Majesty's Secret Service, Sean Connery was no doubt lured back to the series with a gadget-stuffed briefcase full of cash (most of which he allegedly gave to charity) for this wry, snappily made seventh instalment in the series. Some of its secret weapons include a smart script, a Las Vegas setting providing plenty of neon reflections on windscreens for a memorable car chase through the Strip, and the comely Jill St. John as Tiffany Case, a diamond cut-above most of the preceding Bond girls. (Apart from Diana Rigg in Her Majesty's Secret Service, that is). Blofeld and his fluffy white cat are on hand to menace 007--it's the Nehru jackets and steely surface-look of this one in particular that the Austin Powers spoofs are sending up. Blofeld's initial cover as a reclusive Howard Hughes-like millionaire points to how the series was catching up with more contemporary figures and issues. Other highlights include two truly ferocious, karate-kicking female assassins and a sizzling moon-buggy chase across the dunes. --Leslie Felperin

On the DVD: The mind boggling possibility of casting Adam West (TV's Batman) as Bond was seriously mooted because the suits at United Artists wanted to Americanise the franchise, th e documentary reveals. Sean Connery was eventually persuaded to return but demanded a record fee to reprise his role, and then donated all the cash to his charitable foundation, the Scottish International Education Trust. The rags to riches story of larger-than-life producer Albert R Broccoli is told in the second documentary. The commentary is another in the series of edited selections from interviews with cast and crew, which are exhaustive in the wealth of detail offered but a little exhausting to sit through. Sundry trailers, radio and TV spots plus a few deleted scenes complete the comprehensive selection. --Mark Walker



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This seventh film in the James Bond series is the first to utilize American locations. Bond pursues and is pursued by diamond smugglers in his efforts to foil an international crime syndicate.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most memorable Bond films with excellent extras, 10 Feb 2002
By Alex "London reviewer" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diamonds Are Forever [DVD] [1971] (DVD)
Diamonds are Forever is quite a change of style from the seriousness of the previous James Bond films. Guy Hamilton was called back with his team from Goldfinger (including the title song singer Shirley Bassey) for this 1971 outing. Although the original story had Goldfinger's brother out to get his revenge on 007, the plot sees Charles Gray as Blofeld stealing diamonds to build a super satellite lazer beam and hold the world to ransom.

The new digitally remastered DVD version of the film is first rate and John Barry's soundtrack pounds out. The making of documentary is one of the most thorough of the DVD collection and every actor/production team member seems to have been interviewed in depth. The commentary over the film also comes from many parties.

As well as the usual collecion on trailer, TV and radio spots, there are also 4 deleted scenes -

1. Sammy Davis Junior complaining about Bert Baxter not renewing his concert contract for enough money and commenting when seeing Bond that they would have to find one hell of a cake for him to burst out of!

2. James Bond has dinner with Plenty at a restaurant with a topless mermaid playing a harp whilst floating on a large pond.

3. Plenty returning to Bond's hotel room after being dropped from the window into a swimming pool and catching 007 with Tiffany Case (hence why she ends up drowned in Case's swimming pool when she had gone to look for her later in the film).

4. A version of Bond's car going on 2 wheels down through a tunnel and coming out the other side on the correct side (although there were crowds of spectators visible in the shot).

Also a long and interesting documentary on Cubby - He only went into films at the age of 40 - there's hope for us all!

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Sean Connery's most terrible moment, 29 April 2005
This review is from: Diamonds Are Forever [DVD] [1971] (DVD)
Despite the catchy and likeable title, Diamonds Are Forever is not one you would want to remember forever. After some real classic Bond movies starring Sean Connery, this one (his last as Bond although he returned later in Never Say Never Again) is a bit of a disapointment. The movie survives solely due to Connery even though he himself is not at his best - he almost looks tired of playing Bond. The earlier Connery Bond movies right from "Dr No" to "You Only Live Twice" are better by far.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars awful Mr Bond you are so old go home, 25 Sep 2006
By 70s rock fan "spike123" (uk) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diamonds Are Forever [DVD] [1971] (DVD)
So bad it is not a joke. Sean Connery looks like he hasnt been taking his diet and lumbago pills. Stiffness like this makes a plank look alive. Poor story, poor acting and tired plot. OK the villians are fun and after all it is a Bond movie, but dreadful tired and sad. One scene in particular always makes me laugh, that is where the guy falls off his 4 wheeler and waits for Sean Connery to amble up over the sand dune to jump on him and boy does he have to wait. Yawn, Yawn, avoid this it stinks
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1.0 out of 5 stars dreadful rubbish
After the edgy excellence but box office disappointment of On Her Majesty's Secret Service this was a return to safer, more formulaic fare, with a firm nod towards the... Read more
Published 5 days ago by tony mac

4.0 out of 5 stars CONNERY RETURNS FOR ONE MORE BOND ADVENTURE
One of the better things about this installment is things get interesting almost immediately, despite the below average opening sequence. Read more
Published on 23 May 2007 by stuart

4.0 out of 5 stars Give the film a chance
Diamonds are Forever may suffer from the producers trying to cash in on Sean Connery's hey day and supplying some characters that a post Austin Powers audience find laughable... Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2007 by Chris Lees

3.0 out of 5 stars Diamonds, glitz and action...
I don't find this Bond to be at all memorable. It is a pretty bland film, with just a few outstanding moments. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2005 by Mr. Jd Ware

4.0 out of 5 stars No kissing scenes in the film
I am surprised that there is not one kissing scene between Sean and Jill in this film unlike other James Bond films, I wonder is my DVD censored?
Published on 5 Jul 2005 by face_al

3.0 out of 5 stars A flat, boring and uninteresting 007 picture
A podgy, balding actor doing a bad impersonation of Sean Connery stars in this movie that seems confused between wanting to be a more serious James Bond picture and a more jokey... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2004 by Darren Harrison

4.0 out of 5 stars Diamonds Are Forever - DVD
Another James Bond classic, Diamonds are forever, was the hit film of 1971 and unfortunatley for the business Sean Conneries last film. But it is still a very good film. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2003 by Mr. David M. Bell

4.0 out of 5 stars Connery for ever
Well after alot of talks and alot more money, Connery deicded to return to the role he made famous in Diamonds Are Forever. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2003 by fish_at_home

4.0 out of 5 stars Suspend belief and just enjoy
While the Bond films may not have been cinematic masterpieces, the best of them had all the right ingredients -excitement, glamour, humour - to keep you entertained for a couple... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2003 by Penguin Egg

4.0 out of 5 stars Not the best, but still very good
"Diamonds are Forever" is a witty and highly enjoyable Bond film. There's lots of great locations and some really good one-liners too, not just from Bond but from... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2002

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