5/10
Dull and not convincing
2 July 2004
I've seen a couple of Sinbad movies and this was the worst,Although it is not really bad.The story is not very entertaining and there are dull moments in it that pull down the tempo.The acting by Douglas Fairbanks is mediocre and the supporting roles by Maureen O'Hara and Anthony Quinn are likewise.What makes up for it are the great settings and the good use of color,yet this was standard for all the Sinbad movies I've seen.

For a real "Arabian Night" watch "The Thief of Bagdad"(1940) with Conrad Veidt and Sabu or "The 7th Voyage of Sinbad"(1958) which has some great special effects.For a good pirate movie watch the brilliant "The Crimson Pirate"(1952) with Burt Lancaster and Nick Cravat under direction of the legendary Robert Siodmak.

"Sinbad the Sailor" is not a recommendation. 5/10
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