Underrated Bond movie that’s ‘by far the perfect’ on TV tonight | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV | EUROtoday

Sean Connery is, unquestionably, thought-about to be among the best Bonds by most individuals’s requirements, particularly avid followers of the 007 franchise. The legendary actor starred in seven James Bond movies between 1962 and 1983 and is taken into account by most to be the benchmark of Bond model and slickness, all wrapped up in a critically handsome package deal.

Even after his passing in 2020, the long-lasting Hollywood star continues to be remembered fondly by tens of millions around the globe for his excellent portrayal of the suave undercover agent with a “license to kill”. Fans then, will probably be delighted to know that certainly one of Connery’s most underrated Bond movies is airing on the TV tonight, able to captivate viewers as soon as once more.

Diamonds Are Forever will air tonight, February 25, at 9pm on ITV4. The 1971 spy motion thriller directed by Guy Hamilton with a screenplay penned by Richard Maibaum and Tom Mankiewicz sees Connery within the lead, supported by Jill St. John, Charles Gray, Lana Wood, Jimmy Dean, and Bruce Cabot rounding out the stellar ensemble solid.

Based on Ian Fleming’s 1956 novel, Diamonds Are Forever is Hamilton’s second movie out of the 4 he directed for the mega-hit Bond franchise, and serves as Connery’s sixth outing because the fictional MI6 agent.

The film’s official plot abstract states: “While investigating mysterious activities in the world diamond market, 007 (Sean Connery) discovers that his evil nemesis Blofeld (Charles Gray) is stockpiling the gems to use in his deadly laser satellite. With the help of beautiful smuggler Tiffany Case (Jill St. John), Bond sets out to stop the madman — as the fate of the world hangs in the balance!”

Generally well liked by audiences and critics alike, Diamonds Are Forever has been hailed an underrated gem, with some followers even calling it “by far the best” Bond movie within the 27-movie (until now) franchise.

On the overview website Rotten Tomatoes, one critic stated: “Bond looks better than ever, partly because Sean Connery has returned to play him.”

While one other reviewer cheekily shared: “How good it was to see the gadgets again, the gymnastic grace of the fantasy-violence, the comedy of the imaginary sex, and that quality of the Bond pictures at their best which I can only call geniality.”

A 3rd critic stated of the movie: “Only the British apparently (judging by dozens of unfortunate imitations) can make a crude sex-and-violence formula yield such refined, exhilarating entertainment as this.”

While one other reviewer wrote: “Connery has a ball with great stunts, snappy dialogue and a bevy of typically Bondish beauties.”

A glowing viewers overview of the movie was equally optimistic, with a fan writing: “In my opinion, [it’s] by far best of the early Bond films. Charles Gray for me, so far, reaches the culmination of ‘villains’ as one of Shakesperian acting capability in a quitely powerful, understated way. I am not an enthusiast or fan of royal patronage, however this gentleman ought to receive a posthumous knighthood for his contribution to the British entertainment stage. The reverse is applicable to most politicians! (sic)”

Another fan stated of the movie: “Sean Connery returns as James Bond in this outstanding 007 flick, elevated by incredible visuals and a stellar supporting cast.”

Yet one other impressed viewers member commented: “Diamonds Are Forever is an underrated Bond movie, and most certainly a massive improvement over OHMSS [On Her Majesty’s Secret Service]. Sean Connery is once again great as Bond. The action sequences are well made, and the plot really does work. This is a really good one.”

Diamonds Are Forever will probably be broadcast on tv tonight, February 25, at 9pm on ITV4.

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