"The other problem with Octopussy is the plot is confusing, and I am not sure who the main villain really is. There are too villains (Orlov and Kamal Khan) and they have their own agendas, which makes everything confusing."
I agree, this has always been one of my biggest problems with this movie. On top of that, Jordan's Kamal is probably the most bland and forgettable Bond villain of all time IMO.
In addition, the movie also lacks the kind of memorable climactic battle that we typically expect to see between Bond and the main villain. Instead,
Orlov is shot while running from Russian troops, and Kamal dies while trying to regain control of his plane.
"I actually think A View To A Kill was an improvement over Octopussy. At least A View To A Kill had a clearer plot and a better performance from Roger Moore."
I agree with this as well - plus, AVTAK had a more memorable and colorful collection of characters, and also better music, including a kickass title song by Duran Duran.
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