Roger Moore held the role of James Bond for twelve years, from 1973 to 1985, beginning at age 45 and concluding when he was 57. His seven films—LIVE AND LET DIE (1973), THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (1974), THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (1977), MOONRAKER (1979), FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981), OCTOPUSSY (1983) and A VIEW TO A KILL (1985)—were all box office successes, which is why new installments appeared roughly every two years. While some Bond enthusiasts tend to dismiss Moore’s portrayal, I find his films consistently the most enjoyable. None of them are truly bad; even “Moonraker,” which receives a lot of criticism, is excellent. Sean Connery established the character and remains the definitive James Bond due to his skillful creation of the role, but I personally prefer Moore's run. His movies have the greatest appeal for repeated viewings. Some people suggest that Moore was too old for the part by the time “Octopussy” was made, but I don’t see it that way. Though he was 54 during filming of "Octopussy" and 56 when "A View to a Kill" was shot, his age didn't detract from his portrayal; Moore always appeared believable as James Bond. Describing the plot of “Octopussy” in detail seems unnecessary. Like all Bond films, it involves a main villain and associates plotting destruction, Bond narrowly escaping death at every turn, and encounters with numerous attractive women while he travels to various exotic locations to uncover and thwart their scheme. "Octopussy" was filmed on location in India, East Germany & England, with the final aerial shots captured in Utah; these settings are visually impressive as always. The film also incorporates circuses, clowns, trains, aggressive Russian military figures, and imminent explosions. What sets “Octopussy” apart is its resemblance to Indiana Jones, which makes sense given the popularity of that franchise (“Raiders of the Lost Ark” was released two years prior, with "The Temple of Doom" following shortly after “Octopussy”). Maud Adams (who previously appeared in “The Man with the Golden Gun”) and Kristina Wayborn are among the female characters featured in “Octopussy.” I didn’t find Adams particularly appealing, but Kristina possesses an exotic charm—though she could benefit from gaining a few pounds. There are also other minor female roles, including Midge, the short brunette, and the Indian beauty who assists Bond during the opening sequence, along with several circus performers. You either enjoy James Bond movies or you don't, and that extends to liking Roger Moore as Bond. Although the plots can be confusing, these films aren’t meant to be profound; they won’t offer any great insights. They are essentially lighthearted adventure stories with political elements highlighted by beautiful scenery and attractive women. Their primary purpose is entertainment, not education—pure escapist fantasy and adventure. “The Spy Who Loved Me” is frequently considered the best of the Moore-era Bond films, and I agree that it's a fantastic entry, but “Octopussy” also ranks highly and could be argued as superior. Like most of Moore’s Bond movies, "Octopussy" includes some silly humor, but at its core, it tells a serious story with elements reminiscent of Indiana Jones, featuring India, Germany, scheming Russian militarists & Afghan princes, stunning women, incredible action sequences, circuses, clowns, time bombs and trains. What more could you ask for in a Bond film? The movie has a running time of 2 hours and 10 minutes. GRADE: A-

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