Synopsis
James Bond is sent to investigate after a fellow “00” agent is found dead with a priceless Indian Fabergé egg. Bond follows the mystery and uncovers a smuggling scandal and a Russian General who wants to provoke a new World War.
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Cast
- Roger MooreJames Bond
- Maud AdamsOctopussy
- Louis JourdanKamal Khan
- Kristina WaybornMagda
- Kabir BediGobinda
- Steven BerkoffOrlov
- David MeyerTwin One
- Tony MeyerTwin Two
- Desmond LlewelynQ
- Robert BrownM
Recommendations
- 90
The New York Times
George MacDonald Fraser, Richard Maibaum and Michael G. Wilson are responsible for the story and screenplay, which was directed by John Glen, who does much better than he did with "For Your Eyes Only." However, the material is markedly better, and the budget seems noticeably larger. Peter Lamont's production design is both extravagant and funny. - 90
Washington Post
One of the snazziest, wittiest productions in the history of the serial. - 80
Time Out London
This finds Bond on better form than he's been for some time. The action sequences are tighter, the visual gags more inventive, and if the plot is no great shakes, the whole thing is served up with a decent approximation to the old panache. - 80
Variety
Film’s high points are the spectaccular aerial stuntwork marking both the pre-credits teaser and extremely dangerous-looking climax. - 60
Empire
One for the die hards. The saving grace here is a knowing sense of humour so lacking in its predecessor, For Your Eyes Only. - 50
ReelViews
There's a fine line between wit and absurdity, and this particular movie too often falls on the wrong side. - 50
Chicago Reader
Glen's willingness to give the action sequences a certain weight and seriousness produces some genuinely exciting moments, yet his work is everywhere undermined by the flatness of the characterizations and the uncertain architecture of the plot. Still, Maud Adams makes a nice impression and Roger Moore has shed some of his smarminess. - 50
Christian Science Monitor
Directed by John Glen, who keeps the excitement level high for an hour or so, then lets the show slip into the doldrums.
