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Ocelot II

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1. I liked it! I liked the book a little more because Marcellus the octopus had more of a voice,

Reply to nuxvomica (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 08:10 PM

16 hrs ago

but the movie was enjoyable and well-acted. Some reviewers thought it was a bit corny, but IMO the curmudgeonly octopus gave it enough of an edge to keep it from being sentimental.

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"Remarkably Bright Creatures" on Netflix [View all] nuxvomica 16 hrs ago OP

I liked it! I liked the book a little more because Marcellus the octopus had more of a voice, Ocelot II 16 hrs ago #1

I'll have to look it up tonight... slightlv 16 hrs ago #2

This comment is very interesting and I suspect true! Trueblue Texan 14 hrs ago #7

Thanks for the recommendation. Easterncedar 16 hrs ago #3

Yes SuzyandPuffpuff 16 hrs ago #4

I used to SCUBA dive A LOT when I was younger and interacted with many many Octopuses in the wild Cheezoholic 16 hrs ago #5

The book was wonderful, so I'm a bit hesitant to see the movie. bif 14 hrs ago #6

Just finished this 👍👍 excellent movie. Love Sally Field TommieMommy 2 hrs ago #8