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Vincent Canby, New York Times: 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. Read more
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: Assorted ladies, a few quick lines, and one good chase, making for a mediocre entry in the series. Read more
James Berardinelli, ReelViews: The ending, while high on pyrotechnics, is low on tension, bringing Connery's era to a rather dissatisfying conclusion. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: We see different movies for different reasons, and Diamonds Are Forever is great at doing the things we see a James Bond movie for. Read more
Jay Cocks, TIME Magazine: Bond looks better than ever, partly because Sean Connery has returned to play him. Read more