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Never Say Never Again

Sean Connery is James Bond 007

1983 · 2h 14m · PG Action, Adventure, Thriller
Directed by Irvin Kershner

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Overview

James Bond returns as the secret agent 007 to battle the evil organization SPECTRE. Bond must defeat Largo, who has stolen two atomic warheads for nuclear blackmail. But Bond has an ally in Largo's girlfriend, the willowy Domino, who falls for Bond and seeks revenge.

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71%
Tomatometer
Fresh

In Never Say Never Again, the formula is broadened to accommodate an older, seasoned man of much greater stature, and Mr. Connery expertly fills the bill.

Janet Maslin, New York Times
Rotten

Without absolute conviction, no action film can survive: if there's no belief, there's no danger.

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Fresh

It is good to see Connery's grave stylishness in this role again. It makes Bond's cynicism and opportunism seem the product of genuine worldliness (and world weariness) as opposed to Roger Moore's mere twirpishness.

Mary Corliss, TIME Magazine
Fresh

After a 12-year hiatus, Sean Connery is back in action as James Bond. The new entry marks something of a retreat from the far-fetched technology of many of the later Bonds in favor of intrigue and romance.

Variety Staff, Variety
Fresh

Ah, yes, James, it is good to have you back again.

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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