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Oh hi,
This week on FilmSack, we roll around in a pile of shiny carbon-based MacGuffins and 1970s shag carpet as Sean Connery returns for one last paycheck as Bond… James Bond… in *DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971)*. He’s older, snarkier, and about two martinis away from filing for AARP membership, but he’s still suave enough to outwit Blofeld, seduce jewel smugglers, and karate-chop his way through Vegas in a pink tie and questionable toupee.
Anywho, picture it — you’re in your bell-bottom tux on the casino floor, martini in one hand, fake scorpion in the other, and you’re trying to remember if you’re supposed to be smuggling diamonds or just hiding from two men who could double as murdery Muppets. Either way, it’s a good night to gamble on bad wigs and moon lasers.
Randy, I told you — never get in the trunk of a car unless you *know* where it’s going.
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BRIEF
James Bond investigates a diamond smuggling operation that leads him straight into a plot involving lookalike villains, moon base shenanigans, and a Vegas-sized heap of camp. With Blofeld cloning himself, plenty of 70s flair, and a moon buggy chase no one asked for — this is Connery’s wild (and sparkly) swan song before passing the tux to Roger Moore.
1971 | Rated PG | Action/Spy/Adventure | 2h
LINKS
IMDB: Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
Wikipedia: Diamonds Are Forever Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: RT Page
TVTropes: TV Tropes
WHERE TO WATCH
Streaming: [Check availability on JustWatch]
TRAILER/CLIPS
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Diamonds Are Forever (1971) – Bond’s back! Older, shinier, and running on martinis and muscle memory. #ShakenNotRetired #MoonBuggyMadness
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SHOW NOTES
- Sean Connery returns for one last payday… and probably a new house.
- That theme song is pure Shirley Bassey slayage.
- Bond kills Blofeld in the cold open… or does he?
- Fake diamonds, fake moon landings, fake accents — real fun.
- Tiffany Case: jewel smuggler, cat owner, and professional eye roller.
- Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd — the most homicidal couple this side of Vegas.
- Connery’s wig acting deserves its own credit.
- Bond’s stealth outfit = tuxedo + smirk + plot armor.
- That Vegas car chase was clearly sponsored by Ford.
- The moon buggy chase. Yes, that actually happened.
- “Welcome to hell, Blofeld.” — Classic Connery sass.
- Why does everyone in this movie sound like they’re from New Jersey?
- Lasers! Diamonds! Camp! Cats! Bond’s still got it… kinda.
INTRO
[ppp_patron_only level=”1″ silent=”no”]You are seeing this hidden section because you are a Patreon Supporter. Thank you!
Oh hi,
This week on FilmSack, we roll around in a pile of shiny carbon-based MacGuffins and 1970s shag carpet as Sean Connery returns for one last paycheck as Bond… James Bond… in *DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971)*. He’s older, snarkier, and about two martinis away from filing for AARP membership, but he’s still suave enough to outwit Blofeld, seduce jewel smugglers, and karate-chop his way through Vegas in a pink tie and questionable toupee.
Anywho, picture it — you’re in your bell-bottom tux on the casino floor, martini in one hand, fake scorpion in the other, and you’re trying to remember if you’re supposed to be smuggling diamonds or just hiding from two men who could double as murdery Muppets. Either way, it’s a good night to gamble on bad wigs and moon lasers.
Randy, I told you — never get in the trunk of a car unless you *know* where it’s going.
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BRIEF
James Bond investigates a diamond smuggling operation that leads him straight into a plot involving lookalike villains, moon base shenanigans, and a Vegas-sized heap of camp. With Blofeld cloning himself, plenty of 70s flair, and a moon buggy chase no one asked for — this is Connery’s wild (and sparkly) swan song before passing the tux to Roger Moore.
1971 | Rated PG | Action/Spy/Adventure | 2h
LINKS
IMDB: Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
Wikipedia: Diamonds Are Forever Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: RT Page
TVTropes: TV Tropes
WHERE TO WATCH
Streaming: [Check availability on JustWatch]
TRAILER/CLIPS
Social Media Post
[ppp_patron_only level=”1″ silent=”no”]You are seeing this hidden section because you are a Patreon Supporter. Thank you!
Diamonds Are Forever (1971) – Bond’s back! Older, shinier, and running on martinis and muscle memory. #ShakenNotRetired #MoonBuggyMadness
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SHOW NOTES
- Sean Connery returns for one last payday… and probably a new house.
- That theme song is pure Shirley Bassey slayage.
- Bond kills Blofeld in the cold open… or does he?
- Fake diamonds, fake moon landings, fake accents — real fun.
- Tiffany Case: jewel smuggler, cat owner, and professional eye roller.
- Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd — the most homicidal couple this side of Vegas.
- Connery’s wig acting deserves its own credit.
- Bond’s stealth outfit = tuxedo + smirk + plot armor.
- That Vegas car chase was clearly sponsored by Ford.
- The moon buggy chase. Yes, that actually happened.
- “Welcome to hell, Blofeld.” — Classic Connery sass.
- Why does everyone in this movie sound like they’re from New Jersey?
- Lasers! Diamonds! Camp! Cats! Bond’s still got it… kinda.