Review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) by Heroicage616 — 26 Oct 2021

A fairly average Bond film, OHMSS is lifted by a legendary ending that separates it from the Connery films before it.

This review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) was written by Heroicage616 on 26 October 2021.

On Her Majesty's Secret Service has generally received positive reviews.

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