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Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)

July. 02,2003
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6.7
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PG
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The sailor of legend is framed by the goddess Eris for the theft of the Book of Peace, and must travel to her realm at the end of the world to retrieve it and save the life of his childhood friend Prince Proteus.

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KnotMissPriceless
2003/07/02

Why so much hype?

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TrueJoshNight
2003/07/03

Truly Dreadful Film

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VeteranLight
2003/07/04

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

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Huievest
2003/07/05

Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

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Irishchatter
2003/07/06

I really liked the fact, Brad Pitt was involved in this movie along with Catherine Zeta-Jones and of course, the beautiful Michelle Pfeiffer. You just have to laugh at this film even if some parts were more frightening then others. I never got around watching this movie until I saw this last night and was blown away!It was interesting to hear that there really was a man named Sinbad but I suppose, he wasn't as sleazy as the character in this movie. I say, he would've been a rather hard working pirate who had no time for nonsense and got on with his work as a boss of the ship. It's too bad Dreamworks aren't making any more 2-D films because the 3-D films aren't really that great and not easy enough to enjoy!

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neenahhh
2003/07/07

It's sad to hear that some of DreamWork's and Disney's best films flopped and did badly in the box office. "Atlantic: The Lost City", "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron", "The Road to El Dorado" and "Treasure Planet" are victims of this. Unfortunately, it seems that "Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas" is one of these examples. This movie, though not a masterpiece, is entertaining and fun.Sinbad is a thief who enjoys sailing with his crew. His newest conquest is the Book of Peace, which is being guarded by his close friend, Proteus. Eric, the Goddess of Discord, steals the book herself and frames Sinbad. Everyone is accusing Sinbad of theft and the high officials have sentenced him to death. Proteus sticks up for his friend and now, Sinbad must sail across the seas in 10 days to get the Book of Peace back from Eris, otherwise the death of Proteus will be because of him.This was good. One of DreamWork's better films. The action scenes were thrilling enough for a kid's movie. The humor in this movie is targeted to people of all ages. Although, there may be one or two jokes that kids won't get. Nothing too crude, though. Some may say that the morals in this movie isn't ideal, especially for children. I, on some level, agree. (SPOILER:) I felt sorry for Proteus in the ending when he allowed Marina to leave him to go sailing around the world with Sinbad. I also wasn't a huge fan of Marina, herself. (/SPOILER) But that doesn't take away the fun that the movie gives.I found a lot of similarities with this film and Disney's "Treasure Planet". Both movies took place (most of the time) on a ship and the main goal of both movies was to find some sort of treasure. I liked both movies, but for me, I liked "Treasure Planet" better since I was more involved with it emotionally. "Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas" is somehow on par with "The Road to El Dorado". A great and entertaining movie, but not perfect.Viewed on: April 26, 2011

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moonmonday
2003/07/08

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas is an exciting adventure, and it has the obligatory clever quips and laughs, as well as minor romantic qualities that always seem to find their way into these films. The very strong cast does a very good job of their roles, especially Michelle Pfeiffer as Eris. Animation is smooth and well-done, and although the heavy use of computer animation sometimes doesn't work perfectly, overall it does a good job. In the year it was made, it was very advanced, and it holds up admirably.The music is appropriate and well-composed and performed, which of course adds to the enjoyment and the emotion of scenes. The character designs are excellent, and they form a well-rounded group that gives an interesting variety, in every way possible.The story engages the audience quickly, since the action begins immediately. It keeps moving rapidly enough, which is good because it also keeps the audience occupied with what's happening, instead of letting them stop and consider some of the parts of the film that don't quite work.When Sinbad is framed for stealing the Book of Peace, he is condemned to be executed for it, but his childhood friend -- Prince Proteus -- demands to take his place, giving him 10 days to retrieve the book from Eris, the Goddess of Discord who framed him. The problem I had with this was that there were too many confusing questions left unanswered. For example, this society, governed by both crowned royals and a council (who are apparently higher in authority), apparently relies on a physical thing, a single book, to maintain the peace of their kingdom and even the physical beauty and stability of it. This seems problematic to me, as it seems also to indicate -- and accurately, given their immediate willingness to execute Sinbad despite his words to the contrary and even the prince's statement -- that the people have relied on the book, rather than developing their own society into a truly enlightened, peaceful society. It's clearly not that peaceful if they have people's heads chopped off after being presumed guilty.Furthermore, even if they are obliged to accommodate his request, a council that is willing to let the most important prince, heir in line for the throne, actually be executed is a problematic society indeed. Although it is stated later by Eris that this is part of her plan, and that she expected it, at the same time it makes it very difficult to sympathise with the people and be concerned for their well-being, and the book. Perhaps it would be better if they were to lose their all-important magical artefact and change for the better!The book was returning to Syracuse at the beginning, but it isn't said where it was and why it was away. It also isn't clear how the book works, either, since when Eris steals the book, the city immediately becomes darker and the buildings deteriorate, and when it's returned at the end, they're immediately restored. How does that work exactly, if it was only being brought back at the beginning of the film? But it's easy to see why these things were not brought up. The people of Syracuse weren't really meant to be that sympathetic, because obviously the audience were supposed to like and cheer for Sinbad, and that is accomplished very well. It may well be that the writers set it up so that the apology Sinbad receives at the end is more appreciated by the audience, and that perhaps, one imagines, the people will re-examine their system of government and dependency on a single item for the welfare of their realm.But really, the film is so lovable that it's easy to overlook that and simply assume that the people were meant to be cast as antagonists (which they are, though relatively lesser than Eris, of course) who are later given a sort of redemption. It also makes the film much more dynamic than most fare for young audiences, in showing that appearances are not everything, and even the most idyllic-seeming place can have serious problems that aren't handily solved in the space of a 90-minute adventure. It also shows that nobility isn't something that can be equated with lawfulness or authority, which is another good message; even if Sinbad is a thief and a pirate, he ultimately does what's right, whereas those in authority in Syracuse repeatedly do instead what is wrong.The only really nagging regret I have with the film is that Proteus never really gets a break. Nothing good comes of his nobility. He is a genuinely good person who does the right thing in every case, and yet he receives no reward for it. That was the only real disappointment in the film; even if the rest of the inhabitants of Syracuse were not particularly respectable, he at least tried to do his best and not only nearly died for it, but also lost his fiancée, for whom he seemed to harbour genuine feelings.However, the film was quite good, quite strong and well-done, and although it might seem to try too hard at first, it quickly warms the viewer up to it and its sense of humour. Like any good comedy act, the jokes do get funnier. The action was gripping, the adventure was well-paced, and in a particularly unique and nice turn, the final confrontation didn't involve swashbuckling or violence, but cleverness and intelligent conversation. Amazing!You could do worse than spend an hour and a half with Sinbad. The unique Greek tones add a novel element as well. All in all, it's a fantastically fun adventure. Just don't think about that book too much!

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Ali Catterall
2003/07/09

All set to steer a course for Fiji, the immoral Arabian sailor Sinbad (Pitt) is waylaid by Eris, Goddess of Chaos (Pfeiffer), and framed for stealing the priceless 'Book of Peace' - which she has squirreled away in her hellish domain of Tartarus. Or, as Sinbad puts it: "I meet Eris, she's got a major crush on me - and she's invited me back to her place." Sinbad and crew have just 10 days to retrieve the book or former childhood pal and heir to the throne of Syracuse, the noble Prince Proteus (Fiennes), will be executed in his place.Joining the not-so-happy band is Marina (Zeta-Jones), Proteus' betrothed, principally there to ensure our anti-hero fulfils his mission to the ends of the Earth and beyond. However, she soon proves herself more than a match for Sinbad, along with the mythological monsters - including seductive sirens and a murderous Roc bird - the mischievous Goddess has placed in their path.For those nursing fond childhood memories of Ray Harryhausen's 'Dynamation' flicks, Dreamworks' take on the sailor man may come as something of a let-down. Certainly, it sunk with barely a ripple Stateside, the third major 2-D animated feature to do so after The Road To El Dorado and Treasure Planet. And Sinbad does look rather flat at times, despite some ingenious blending of traditional artwork and CGI, especially 'when Sirens attack'.Yet the 'adult-accommodating' Rat Pack-style wisecracks between the curiously camp shipmates ("Get a shirt on before you poke someone's eye out!" Sinbad admonishes his large-nippled helmsman) become tiresome pretty quickly. However, well-developed character relationships - the tumultuous pair-off between Marina and the eponymous rogue in particular - just about elevates this one above formula.The noticeable lack of a histrionic Phil Collins or Elton John ballad also helps, while Pfeiffer, in full-on Catwoman mode, is a treat, bringing to the role her unsurpassed mix of exquisite evil and playful sexuality. The ending, unexpected and surprisingly moving, may even have you surreptitiously wiping a little tear away.

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