The Octagon (1980)

The Octagon (1980)
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Karate champ Chuck Norris returns for another chop-socky vigilante flick in The Octagon, one of a handful of undistinguished Ninja pictures released during the early '80s. Norris appropriately plays a retired karate champ hired as a bodyguard for a wealthy woman (Karen Carlson) plagued by a gang of vicious ninjas. Reluctant at first to take the job, he reconsiders when he learns the gang is headed by his longtime arch rival Tadashi Yamashita (Lee Van Cleef). The script -- as is the case in nearly every Ninja film -- has holes bigger than Okinawa, and the acting is downright atrocious, particularly that of Norris, who, thankfully, improved with time. However, the production values are fair, as is the direction, and the action sequences are often exciting and comparatively realistic. Recommended for genre fans only. ~ Jeremy Beday, Rovi

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Starring:
Chuck NorrisKaren Carlson, (more)
Director(s):
Eric Karson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Karate champ Chuck Norris returns for another chop-socky vigilante flick in The Octagon, one of a handful of undistinguished Ninja pictures released during the early '80s. Norris appropriately plays a retired karate champ hired as a bodyguard for a wealthy woman (Karen Carlson) plagued by a gang of vicious ninjas. Reluctant at first to take the job, he reconsiders when he learns the gang is headed by his longtime arch rival Tadashi Yamashita (Lee Van Cleef). The script -- as is the case in nearly every Ninja film -- has holes bigger than Okinawa, and the acting is downright atrocious, particularly that of Norris, who, thankfully, improved with time. However, the production values are fair, as is the direction, and the action sequences are often exciting and comparatively realistic. Recommended for genre fans only. ~ Jeremy Beday, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
104 mins

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Director(s):
Eric Karson
Writer(s):
Leigh Chapman
Producer(s):
Joel Freeman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Brief Nudity, Adult Situations, Graphic Violence, Not For Children, Violence, Adult Language)
Categories:
Action / Adventure
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Ryan N.

Pretty boring, but has its hilarious cheesy moments which i was looking for. His inner monologue is absolutely hilarious.

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Nicholas M.

Octagon was not an easy watch. Unlike Good Guys Wear Black (and even An Eye for An Eye), the Norris B-movie charm was not in full effect. Instead this kung-fu wannabe is tedious and senseless. I'd try to give a light plot overview if I could, but it's not really possible. Suffice to say, the only redeeming quality is the Norris fight scene at the terrorist compound towards the end. Only hardcore Norris action fans should seek this out, and I would suggest they fast foward through the first half.

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