Review – The Golden Voyage of Sinbad

If you’re going to watch a Sinbad movie, the first thing it’s important to check for is Ray Harryhausen’s name in the credits. If it’s not in there, walk away. Fortunately for this flick, it passes the first test. Unfortunately (like many of its kin), when the effects aren’t center stage, this is an unending snooze fest. Even some of the creatures leave a little to be desired. Further, I hate it when they pit two cute monsters against each other, because you just know at least one and probably both are going to bite it. All that aside, this whole movie is worth it for one scene: the Kali statue coming to life and getting into a swordfight with our heroes. This prime moment of fantasy movie history is not to be missed, even if the rest of the picture can safely be ignored. Mildly amusing