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As a young viewer, the experience of watching Octopusy in theaters at the age of 14 was transformative. It cemented the viewer's passion for the franchise, leading to an obsession with renting and watching previous Bond films. Yet, despite being a box office hit in its time and garnering solid critical reception, Octopusy has faced scrutiny in the years since, with some contemporary critics rating it among the low points of the series.