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Octopussy [VHS] [1983]

VHS ~ Roger Moore
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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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

Synopsis
The thirteenth James Bond movie, in which 007 travels to India in search of the killer of a fellow agent. There he becomes entangled with Octopussy, female director of a huge international cartel.

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4.0 out of 5 stars James Bond's all time high, 26 Sep 2002
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.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Moore, 15 Feb 2002
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Octopussy kicks off in explosive fashion with a spectacular opening sequence in which Bond, whilst flying a mini-jet is persued by a heat seeking ground-to-air missile. That is just the beginning of sophisticated Double-Entendre, action and women. Louis Jordan makes an excellent if ever so slightly spivvy villain as Kamal Khan and Maud Adams reappears after nine years this time in the title role of Octopussy.
Octopussy has a far more espionage orientated feel to it as opposed to an action film, however it does manage to combine both elements into this magnificent piece of work.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great movie, a great actor, 25 Feb 2006
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I might be extremely sarcastic about the role in the world of the closest ally of the United States, the UK, but I admit many British actors are unbelievably talented. Sir Roger Moore is a brilliant performer. Together with Harrison Ford, he's my favourite actor. I enjoy all his James Bond movies very much. A great movie, a great actor, that's all I want to say.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Coming soon - Roger Moore commentary in 2006 reissue
Octopussy has had many criticisms leveled at it since it slipped into cinema's in 1983. One complaint is that there are simply too many villains - is the crazed Gen. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2006 by Darren Harrison

4.0 out of 5 stars That's my little Octopussy..
Roger Moore did two wonderful 007 movies in the early 80's back to back. One was For Your Eyes Only, followed by the very entertaining Octopussy. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2005

2.0 out of 5 stars Worst Bond Ever!
This was easily the nadir of the Roger Moore era of Bond films, also including the worst bond villain of all time - a ridiculous Russian general who literally shouts the end of... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2004 by ianbgibson

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Bond film of the 80's
This is the best Bond of the 80's with a twisty plot, hairs-breadth escapes and a charismatic and dangerous villain. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2003 by Mr. B. K. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars Moores all time high
Octopussy is probably one of the best Bond films ever made, it is certainly Moores best. The films eponymous character is played by Maud Adams, who portrayed another Bond girl in... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2003 by fish_at_home

5.0 out of 5 stars Roger Moore's best Bond!
Bond has never been so exotic since Sean Connery in Dr No. An exotic and grand location like India plays as the backdrop of some of the most memorable scenes and stunts in Bond... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2002 by rock14

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
Octopussy was and still is universally hated by the professional critics. They all seemed to have missed the point. Read more
Published on 27 Jul 2002 by Richard White

5.0 out of 5 stars Vies With The Spy Who Loved Me as Moore's best
Octopussy always seems to get a bad press. Why? Okay, so compared with the best Bond movie - OHMSS, I insist - it has some lumpish moments. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars In the Bond top 3
True to say that Roger is beginning to look a little old for the role, but he has a charm and timing which was so missing from Dalton and especially from Brosnan who just tries... Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2001 by Simon P. Newbery

3.0 out of 5 stars Moore innuendos
Octopussy (1983) for me, is actually one of the better Bond films.

By now audiences are used to Roger Moore's style and approach and therefore accept each one-liner with the... Read more

Published on 2 Jan 2001 by electronic78@hotmail.com

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