The Golden Voyage of Sinbad [DVD] [1974]

Came on time and love the film brings back memories of watching with my dad love the affects from a great man

Lively film good for the family

The Golden Voyage of Sinbad is directed by Gordon Hessler and stars John Phillip Law (Sinbad), Tom Baker, Caroline Munro, Douglas Wilmer, Takis Emmanuel & Martin Shaw. It includes a score by composer Miklós Rózsa and features stop-motion effects from Ray Harryhausen (this one in Dynarama). It's the second of three Sinbad films that Harryhausen made for Columbia, the others being The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958) and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977). The plot sees legendary sailor Sinbad come into possession of a tablet dropped onto his ship by a mysterious flying creature. The tablet is one part of a map which greatly intrigues Sinbad so he wears it as an amulet. However, the tablet was bound for evil magician Koura (Baker) who now wants it back as it will lead to The Fountain Of Destiny. Can Sinbad, aided by the Grand Vizier Of Marabia (Wilmer), fend off Koura before he gets the rewards from the fountain to use for his evil ways?A smooth adventure piece that's low on plotting but high on magical mystery fervour. More known for directing horror films, Hessler does an admirable job in not letting the thin story bog the movie down. Sometimes with Harryhausen led movies the stop-motion creations end up being the sole reason for watching the film. And while, as always, they are the best thing in this movie, they give the film an Arabian Nights feel to the piece, managing to charm and engage enough to round it out as a full film viewing experience. Yes the cast are sub-standard B listers, with John Law and Munro featuring, one thinks, for looks (cool beard and turban look) and bosom (whoosh!) respectively. While Tom Baker's pantomime villain act could never become tiring; such is the fun he and the audience are having with it. But this be a good old yarn that's spun well in conjunction with Harryhausen's effects. Here we are treated to a vengeful ships Figurehead, a Centaur, a winged Griffin, a tiny Gargoyle and best of the bunch-the goddess Kali, a six armed statue that is brought to life by Koura. The latter giving a moment to rival that of Talos' awakening in Jason & The Argonauts. Look out for Robert Shaw who features uncredited as the "Oracle Of All Knowledge". Rózsa adds the aural joy with mystical Arabian flavours, and Ted Moore's cinematography brings the gorgeous colours and costumes to life.Good wholesome family entertainment. 7/10

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Great movie to watch over and over again.

Good film , good quality.

Classic sinbad movie.

After The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad Legendary Stop Motion Genius Ray Harryhausen Gave us The Golden Voyage Of Sinbad. unknown at The Time John Philip Law was cast as The Dashing adventurer of The seven seas. Law delivered a truly memorable performance making This one of The more popular Sinbad movies. soon To be cast as everyone's favorite Time lord Tom Baker makes a worthy adversary as in all Harryhausen movies as an evil sorcerer bent on corrupt power. olso making her Debut in The movie The beautiful Caroline Munro as The dashing princess of our story soon To set her sights on James Bond in The bond classic The Spy Who Loved Me. The Golden Voyage is filled with many famous faces all on The verge of Their own success joining Sinbad's motley crew is non other Than Martin Shaw in pre Professionals stardom. as with all These movies The fabulous Ray Harryhausen's famous stop motion creations Take center stage almost overshadowing The actors. The Highlight in This movie is Sinbad's legendary sword fight with a six armed goddess statue all brought To life Through stop motion. and of course This is just one of many Thrills as we join Sinbad on his legendary Golden voyage. The Blu-ray as you will have probably guessed offers a stunning Transfer and restoration of The film while Extras include interesting features on some of Ray's earlier movies with Earth Versus The Flying Saucers and Mysterious Island. Harryhausen would bring Sinbad back To movie lovers in Sinbad & The Eye Of The Tiger while memorable in it's own right for me it never Quite Topped The Golden Voyage That we have here set sail for a Truly memorable voyage.