Beyond the Valley of the Ultra-Bonds
I don't know if it's the desert locations or the kooky characters, but Diamonds Are Forever feels like James Bond directed by Russ Meyer. Lucky for me I like Russ Meyer movies. This is certainly not one of the strongest entries in the Bond-series, mostly because of the uninspired action sequences and a plot that doesn't particularly go anywhere. On the other hand the film has some redeeming ingredients, such as a very hot Bond-girl (Jill St. John) and perhaps the best sidekick villains in the series: Mr. Kidd and Mr. Wint.