The story of the film tells of a wide range of action in the life of James Bond. After traveling to the world in his quest to kill Bluffield, Bond returns victorious, to discover a situation awaiting him. A large amount of diamonds were stolen from South African mines. But what he finds shocked by the head of the smuggling ring is only Ernest Stavros Bluefield. Now, Bond must be able to uncover the evil Plowfield plot.
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.
Has its flaws, but being a boring Bond movie isn't one of them. It may not hit top tier status, but Connery makes "Diamonds Are Forever" another gem in the 007 mythos.
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.
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 décor.
Antagony & Ecstasy
July 15, 2012
Makes the disastrous, franchise-altering decision to underscore how fusty Bond is by diving right into campines.
