James Bond in India
James Bond in India

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James Bond in India

1983
Movie
29 min
English

The making of the James Bond movie Octopussy (1983) in Udaipur, India during 1982.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users72%
Director: John GlenGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

James Bond is assigned to investigate the murder of a fellow 00 agent, which leads him to a mysterious Afghan prince and a dangerous scheme involving a Soviet general, a famed Fabergé egg, and a beautiful circus performer. Bond must infiltrate a lavish traveling circus and uncover a plot that could destabilize Europe.

Critical Reception

Octopussy was a box office success and received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics. While Roger Moore's performance and the action sequences were often praised, some critics found the plot convoluted and the film less compelling than previous installments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Roger Moore's continued suave portrayal of Bond and elaborate action set pieces.

  • Criticized for a confusing plot that struggles to connect its various elements.

  • Notable for its exotic locations and the introduction of the character Octopussy.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Octopussy' to be an entertaining Bond film with good action, though some felt the plot was a bit convoluted. Roger Moore's performance and the visually appealing exotic settings were often highlighted as positives.

Fun Fact

The distinctive yodeling heard in the film during the chase sequence was performed by a popular Austrian singer named Peter Hofmann.

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