- Actors: John Glen (II)|Roger Moore|Maud Adams|Louis Jourdan
- Format: PAL
- Language English, German, Russian, Spanish
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG
- Studio: MGM
- DVD Release Date: 3 Nov 2003
- Run Time: 131 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004SH4X
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- #84 in Film & TV > Action & Adventure > James Bond
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Roger Moore was nearing the end of his reign as James Bond when he made Octopussy, and he looks a little worn out. But the movie itself infuses some new blood into the old franchise, with a frisky pace and a pair of sturdy villains. Maud Adams--who'd also been in The Man with the Golden Gun--plays the improbably named Octopussy, while old smoothie Louis Jourdan is her crafty partner in crime. There's an island populated only by women, as well as a fantastic sequence with a hand-to-hand fight on a plane--and on top of a plane. The film even has an extra emotional punch, since this time 007 is not only following the orders of Her Majesty's Secret Service, but he is also exacting a personal revenge: a fellow double-0 agent has been killed. Two Bond films were actually released in 1983 within a few months of each other, as Octopussy was followed by Sean Connery's comeback in Never Say Never Again. The success of both pictures proved that there was still plenty of mileage left in the old licence to kill, though Moore had one more workout--A View to a Kill--before hanging it up. And that title? The franchise had already used up the titles to Ian Fleming's novels, so Octopussy was taken from a lesser-known Fleming short story. --Robert Horton, Amazon.com
On the DVD: The high standard of these 007 discs is maintained here, with another extra-packed selection. The "Inside Octopussy" documentary details the making of the movie, which faced competition from Sean Connery's Never Say Never Again, as well as being handicapped by a potentially risible title. The initial story was developed by George Macdonald Fraser, author of the "Flashman" books, whose knowledge of Indian history and locales proved invaluable. Roger Moore prevaricated about signing on as Bond, so American James Brolin was screen-tested instead. The movie also produced the worst accident of the series while filming the train sequence and the stuntman involved was hospitalised for six months. Director John Glen provides a solo commentary that reveals a wealth of technical detail and also that this is one of his favourite Bond movies. Rita Coolidge performs "All Time High", and there are also some storyboard sequences and trailers. --Mark Walker
Special Features
2.45 Wide Screen
16:9 Wide Screen
DVD 5
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Surround English
Dolby Digital Surround
Audio Commentary Featuring John Glen
Inside Octopussy An Original Documentary
Designing Bond Peter Lamont Documentary
Animated Storyboard Sequences
Collectable Making of Booklet
Original Theatrical Trailer
All Time High Music Video
English
16:9 Wide Screen
DVD 5
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Surround English
Dolby Digital Surround
Audio Commentary Featuring John Glen
Inside Octopussy An Original Documentary
Designing Bond Peter Lamont Documentary
Animated Storyboard Sequences
Collectable Making of Booklet
Original Theatrical Trailer
All Time High Music Video
English
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
James Bond's all time high,
This review is from: Octopussy [VHS] [1983] (VHS Tape)
This is one of Roger Moore's best films in the series, providing a well balanced mix of the camp humour that we know and love him for, with enough spectacular stunts and set pieces to keep the audience on the edge of their seats as well as rolling in the ailes wuith laughter. Admittedly, the story makes absolutely no sense, as Bond chases villain Kamal Khan (Louis Jordan) across Germany and India on the case of a valuable faberge egg and a nuclear bomb primed to start World War 3. Characters events and motives are often flawed and pointless, if made clear at all to the audience. However, this is true of nearly all Bond films, so it is likely to be overlooked by most audiences. In traditional Bond style, the film does provide something for everybody. The exciting pre-credits sequence, probably the best from a technical point of view, the humour - as Bond yells like Tarzan whilst swinging through the jungle, and the developed and well scripted relationship between Bond and his leading lady. In fact it is Maud Adams, playing the eponymous 'Octopussy' who provides us with one of the series strongest female characters. She is exotic and beautiful, brave and courageous yet not physically overpowering in a masculine way. She is a match for Bond, but not simply because she can point a gun as well, like the 'female Bond' characters such as Anya Amasova and Holly Goodhead. We learn about Bond's character too, without venturing into the 'dark' family drama realm that TWINE explored. Like all films of the Roger Moore era, Octopussy includes some of the most memorable and iconic set pieces of the series. Perhaps the most effective is the scene where Bond is menaced by a yo-yo buzz saw, or that where he must vanquish the villain's henchman whilst hold on for his life on top of a plane mid-flight. John Barry's score accompanying these scenes heightens the excitement, as well as his theme tune (sung by Rita Coolidge) both proving relevant to the storyline and accompanying the overall tone of the film. Not his best (that's A View to a Kill) but easily one of Roger Moore's better.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Bond,
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This review is from: Bond Remastered - Octopussy (1-disc) [DVD] [1983] (DVD)
Octopussy doesn't get much love from critics and Bond fans around the world. But in my humble opinion, this is the best Bond movie. It has all the classic ingredients you'd expect from a Bond movie. The romance, exotic setting, gadgets, train chase, a bomb that's about to detonate, humour, great intro, great song by Rita Coolidge, etc.. Sure it's cliché, but all Bond movies are cliché. Roger Moore was aging at that time, but it doesn't bother me at all. He still delivers. Just watch his face when Bond girl Kristina Wayborn says (about her tattoo) 'that's my little octopussy' - Classic Roger Moore.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Octopussy,
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This review is from: James Bond - Octopussy (Ultimate Edition 2 Disc Set) [DVD] [1983] (DVD)
After not seeing Octopussy in a long time, I would say that it was a joy to see it once again. Many say that is not the best Bond film of them all, but I tend to say that it is a worthy and decent enough Bond adventure. As always Roger Moore delivers a wonderful performance as James Bond 007, it was also good to see the second appearance of Maud Adams who is my ultimate favourite Bond girl and we also have another Bond beautie played by Kristina Wayborn. I really liked some of the action scenes involved in this film e.g. the pre credit sequence of Bond flying a jet, Bond fighting on top of a running train with all sorts of obstacles and the end sequence of Bond trapped on top of a flying plane.
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