The fifth entry in the official French "OSS 117" movie series is yet another entry that's nothing to get excited about. Even the presence of European cult actors Curd Jurgens and George Eastman add very little to the movie, mainly because they are given very little to do that could make them stand out and give the movie a little oompth. Obviously, the script is the main offender to be found in the movie. It's a really slow-moving story, with so much padding that it's clear the story could easily have been condensed to fit in a hour long time slot (with commercials) on a television show. Also, huge chunks of the movie go by with no action or anything else particularly exciting to keep the audience interested and paying attention. And when the action does make a rare appearance, it is mostly very forgettable. The production values are serviceable, as always, but it does very little to keep the audience awake. Having now seen all the movies in the series, I can safely say these movies are best left unwatched, even if you are deeply into Eurocult movies of the 1960s.
Review of OSS 117 Murder for Sale
