What do you think of OCTOPUSSY? Comment your thoughts below, as well as your ⭐ rating! Check out more James Bond reaction videos here: th-cam.com/play/PLO7ERCXbiMnDHTNu5peIcnqa1pstj2EbG.html
Octopussy is one of those underrated Bond movies that a lot of people put down for stupid reasons, such as the clown scenes (which I actually think are good) and the silly title. It does have some moments that are way too goofy (Tarzan yell), but it also has great action, villains and a good couple of Bond girls. Also, I can see how the plot may be a bit confusing on a first watch, but if you pay careful attention, it does make sense. Although Kamal's motivation is indeed never 100% clearly stated.
@@TheMovieJourney Kamal's motivation is avarice; the Soviet general is paying him off jewels and Kamal's moral depravity has no qualms about the nuclear holocaust his cooperation intends. This movie appeared during a second cold war where the issues discussed and political tensions displayed here were real. A presence like the Soviet general could've been disastrous in those tenuous years. Despite the issues with the clown suit, Moore's desperation and struggles to stave off destruction in that sequence was as real as anything in Bond.
Octopussy is the funnest and most entertaining Bond film ever. I'm not saying it's the best, I'm just saying it's the most entertaining. It's the one Bond film that if you watch it with a group of people it's guaranteed to entertain everyone. Love this film!
Octopussy is a fine swan song for Roger Moore. Too bad it wasn't his swan song. And while this movie is undoubtedly inspired in part by Raiders of the Lost Ark, it's not as shameless in its trend-chasing as some of Moore's earlier adventures.
Trend chasing is what the Bond films do. Don't single Roger out because of bias. That's why they're valuable cultural time capsules. But Bond movies are trend setters as well. Most all the spy genre in TV and movies, and their elements, come from the success of the franchise which debuted in the 60s. The creators of the Indiana Jones series have said their franchise was inspired by Bond.
@@TheMovieJourney Sadly not. It's a very short cameo and he's seen speaking on a monitor, so probably a pre-recorded clip. Still, fun movie if you haven't seen it. You don't need to be much into Trek to find it fun but there's a bit of story catch-up to do as its the finale of a trilogy.
Both Amritraj and the actor who played the head of Station I, were harshly criticized by portions if the Indian press for playing British Government agents in the movie.
"Green jumpsuits surely arent their uniform" Well at the time ...yes it was ;) The german Police used the uniforms and leather jumpsuits from 1972 - 2004 when they changed to blue.
A very enjoyable romp from Roger as Bond, a few scenes could have been cut and a pity they did not ramp up a few scenes especially the climactic plane scene.......and don't get me started on the Tiger 'sit' scene.
We had started our James Bond series on our Patreon in podcast discussion form, it was only at Moonraker we decided to move to video reactions. Perhaps in the future we will go full circle and do the earlier Bonds 👍🏻
@@TheMovieJourney I hope so too, since you bring a unique, intelligent and more relaxed perspective on familiar films compared to a lot of other youtube reaction channels.
@@TheMovieJourney No worries! ☺️ Have you thought about commenting on films about music artists and bands (fake or real) like This Is Spinal Tap, The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, Rockstar and Backbeat? Maybe not your style, but I thought I’d mention it since I haven’t come across any channel doing that properly yet
Enjoyed the movie on the whole but i really could have done without the Tiger sit and the swinging Tarzan Bond. Roger should have called it a day after this one.
This is the absolute worst James Bond movie EVER. I saw it at the theater when it was new, and walked out feeling defiled. Here's a video I made a few years ago listing some of the film's lowest points: th-cam.com/video/i1yMAqCV3Zg/w-d-xo.html
What do you think of OCTOPUSSY? Comment your thoughts below, as well as your ⭐ rating!
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''Isn't that common knowledge?''
''It must be if you know it.''
That is funny on so many levels.
😁
I really, really adore this film! One of the best in the franchise! Top 3 for me and my favourite Roger Moore movie!
Nice! This was a really strong turn around for me on this watch! Really good film 👍🏼
What’s your top three?
@@randywhite3947
Goldeneye
Octopussy
For Your Eyes Only
He can turn Rice into Dust 😂
That honestly may be more impressive 😂
Maude Adams, the actress who plays Octopussy also played Andrea Anders, Scaramanga's girlfriend in Man With The Golden Gun
Octopussy is one of those underrated Bond movies that a lot of people put down for stupid reasons, such as the clown scenes (which I actually think are good) and the silly title.
It does have some moments that are way too goofy (Tarzan yell), but it also has great action, villains and a good couple of Bond girls. Also, I can see how the plot may be a bit confusing on a first watch, but if you pay careful attention, it does make sense. Although Kamal's motivation is indeed never 100% clearly stated.
Yeah the plot is a bit more convoluted than it ever needed to be. Still, really surprised at how much I enjoyed it this go around 👍🏼👍🏼
@@TheMovieJourney I'm glad you did. The next one might be a bit more uneven, haha
@@nikolaiquack8548 yeah I haven't seen Never Say Never Again, so it's gonna be interesting thats for sure haha
@@TheMovieJourney Kamal's motivation is avarice; the Soviet general is paying him off jewels and Kamal's moral depravity has no qualms about the nuclear holocaust his cooperation intends. This movie appeared during a second cold war where the issues discussed and political tensions displayed here were real. A presence like the Soviet general could've been disastrous in those tenuous years. Despite the issues with the clown suit, Moore's desperation and struggles to stave off destruction in that sequence was as real as anything in Bond.
Octopussy is the funnest and most entertaining Bond film ever. I'm not saying it's the best, I'm just saying it's the most entertaining. It's the one Bond film that if you watch it with a group of people it's guaranteed to entertain everyone. Love this film!
Certainly a fun film!
"Sit" was a famous catch phrase of Barbara Woodhouse a TV dog trainer.
Hahaha how random
Final Film of
Paul Hardwick
(1918-1983)
Eva Rueber-Staier
(1951)
and
Gary Russell
(1963)
Octopussy is a fine swan song for Roger Moore. Too bad it wasn't his swan song.
And while this movie is undoubtedly inspired in part by Raiders of the Lost Ark, it's not as shameless in its trend-chasing as some of Moore's earlier adventures.
Trend chasing is what the Bond films do. Don't single Roger out because of bias. That's why they're valuable cultural time capsules. But Bond movies are trend setters as well. Most all the spy genre in TV and movies, and their elements, come from the success of the franchise which debuted in the 60s. The creators of the Indiana Jones series have said their franchise was inspired by Bond.
What are you doing?
Crashing this plane
😂😂😂
6.35 the driver fending off the assassins is Vijay Amritraj, a world tennis pro at the time. Hence the racquet gag.
Love Vijay in this movie 😁
@@TheMovieJourney He crops up as a starship captain with a cameo in Star Trek: The Voyage Home.
@@CaptainNemo1701 I hope he has a tennis racquet in that too 😂
@@TheMovieJourney Sadly not. It's a very short cameo and he's seen speaking on a monitor, so probably a pre-recorded clip. Still, fun movie if you haven't seen it. You don't need to be much into Trek to find it fun but there's a bit of story catch-up to do as its the finale of a trilogy.
Both Amritraj and the actor who played the head of Station I, were harshly criticized by portions if the Indian press for playing British Government agents in the movie.
The Indian guy fighting with the tennis racket was actually an Indian tennis pro his name is Vijay Amritraj
That's why he's so good with a racquet 😁
@@TheMovieJourney 😂
The "sit" joke refers to a UK TV programme where a really obnoxious old woman used to teach people how to train dogs....hence "sit"...
Barbara Woodhouse
"Green jumpsuits surely arent their uniform"
Well at the time ...yes it was ;) The german Police used the uniforms and leather jumpsuits from 1972 - 2004 when they changed to blue.
That change was definitely for the better 😁
A very enjoyable romp from Roger as Bond, a few scenes could have been cut and a pity they did not ramp up a few scenes especially the climactic plane scene.......and don't get me started on the Tiger 'sit' scene.
Because of you two i too enjoy playing games involving "Rice"
😂😂😂😂
Magda is Brit, accent and all. The other Magda would be Miranda's housekeeper.
2:45 The picture of the bald guy with mustache is Vladamir Lenin
8:39 😂😂😂😂
Bit of trivia: "Sit-t!" is a joke on this: th-cam.com/video/K-Di2COwNT8/w-d-xo.html
There's a good cold War spy thriller trying to get out of this film
More Orlov FTW!
Nice Sith reference!
Thank you!
TIM DALTON AND THE NOVELS R BEST BUT IM IRISH N DRUNK AS FUK I LIKE GOLDENEYE
You may be drunk but you speak a lot of truths 🍻
I love it
I love it
That's great!
@@TheMovieJourney spy kids 1 full movie
you DID say "rice"
Hahaha yeah I did play the tape back for him afterwards 🤣
How come the reactions to the earlier films aren’t on TH-cam?
We had started our James Bond series on our Patreon in podcast discussion form, it was only at Moonraker we decided to move to video reactions. Perhaps in the future we will go full circle and do the earlier Bonds 👍🏻
@@TheMovieJourney I hope so too, since you bring a unique, intelligent and more relaxed perspective on familiar films compared to a lot of other youtube reaction channels.
@@EllakGr thank you! Really appreciate the kind words 😊
@@TheMovieJourney No worries! ☺️
Have you thought about commenting on films about music artists and bands (fake or real) like This Is Spinal Tap, The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, Rockstar and Backbeat? Maybe not your style, but I thought I’d mention it since I haven’t come across any channel doing that properly yet
@@EllakGr I could definitely see us doing something like This Is Spinal Tap in the future 😁
Enjoyed the movie on the whole but i really could have done without the Tiger sit and the swinging Tarzan Bond. Roger should have called it a day after this one.
Yeah just a tad too wacky
i've always loved Octopussy and Moonraker, i don't like For your eyes only though, and i don't like any of the movies made after the living daylights.
Interesting. Any specific reason why?
This is the absolute worst James Bond movie EVER. I saw it at the theater when it was new, and walked out feeling defiled. Here's a video I made a few years ago listing some of the film's lowest points:
th-cam.com/video/i1yMAqCV3Zg/w-d-xo.html
Valid points in your video, and I used to think it was quite bad, but I somewhat embraced those moments this time around 👍🏼