The 1970s marked the first period of true and extensive transition for the instantly iconic, now-historic 007 franchise.
The series had premiered in 1962, swiftly launching itself and Scottish actorSean Conneryto international fame.
All would be right once again.
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ButDiamonds Are Foreveris plagued with awful special effects and a campiness that just goes way too far.
One movie before this, Blofeld had a menacing intellect, and killed the love of Bond’s life.
Here, Blofeld wears full drag.It’s undeniably diverting at times, butDiamonds Are Foreveris a featherweight.
James Bond is pitted against the world’s most expensive assassin, Francisco Scaramanga, who uses a distinctive golden gun. Bond’s mission to retrieve a crucial solar energy device leads him to a deadly duel on Scaramanga’s private island, where he must outsmart and outshoot the lethal adversary.
However,Star Wars.That’s all, just:Star Wars.
He deserves more credit for this than he gets to this day.
Yeah,damn near nobody ever did this better.
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James Bond infiltrates a diamond smuggling ring, uncovering a plot by his arch-nemesis Blofeld to build a space-based laser weapon. From Amsterdam to Las Vegas, Bond faces off against Blofeld’s henchmen and foils the plan, ensuring the diamonds return to their rightful owners.
