Diamonds Are Forever: Sean Connery's Most Bizarre Bond Film

Diamonds Are Forever (1971) marked Sean Connery’s official return to the 007 franchise following George Lazenby’s single outing in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. But does Connery’s record-breaking payday deliver a Bond classic, or does director Guy Hamilton steer the series too far into camp? In this review, I revisit Diamonds Are Forever to break down Sean Connery’s performance, Guy Hamilton’s comedic direction, Shirley Bassey’s iconic theme song, the eccentric henchmen duo Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd, and how the film holds up today. Where does Diamonds Are Forever rank in your personal 007 list? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Next up in the retrospective: Live and Let Die (Roger Moore's debut as 007). Don't forget to like and subscribe for more! Chapters 00:00 - Introduction & Sean Connery's $1.25M Return 01:35 - Guy Hamilton & The Shift Toward Camp 02:58 - My Changing Opinions & Rewatch Reaction 04:58 - The Problem with Mr. Wint & Mr. Kidd 05:42 - Jill St. John & Shirley Bassey’s Score 06:23 - The Plot, Blofeld & Continuity Holes 08:10 - Sean Connery’s Performance & Sendoff 09:56 - Guy Hamilton's Direction & Final Verdict 10:56 - Next Up: Live and Let Die #JamesBond #DiamondsAreForever #SeanConnery #007 #MovieReview