Octopussy (1983)

Written by drystyx on April 18, 2023

Maybe the last of the great 007 films. This one has it all. It has a big theatrical beginning with a clown running for his life from two knife throwing twins. Well, the clown isn't 007, so you know what happens to him. It's an excellent start for an excellent theatrical story. The "plot" is a bit strange. There's a sort of jewel that is really hiding something more important, and it involves a kill crazy Russian general and a classic villain played by Jordan. The wit is great in this one, and Jordan gets to eat up a lot of the lines, as does Moore. The scenery is great, the women are beautiful, the wit is charming, the action is outstanding. What's not to like? Well, the story could make a bit more sense, but the theatrics carry this one through.