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| Sinbad: “The Fifth Voyage” |
Reviewed by Sab Khan
The very title of the movie is enough to take you back to the ancient Eastern fairy tales like Aladdin, Ali Baba and the forty thieves, and of course Sinbad. And from there, your journey alongside the world-famous sailor begins.
Shahin Sean Solimon plays the lead role of Sinbad; Patrick Stewart joins in as the narrator, Lorna Raver has appeared as Zoreh and Said Faraj as “The Deev”.
In his fourth voyage, Sinbad was shown merry-making and frolicking. As this movie starts, he mentions being “tired and weary” from his routine, and his need to depart towards the seas and oceans for the sake of “ADVENTURE”. And, almost immediately, he gets sent on the journey in which he is to traverse the scorching hot deserts and the wild, untamed oceans to rescue a girl.
The movie does a good job in getting an eastern look with its sets. There are scores of breathtaking and magnificent special effects in the movie which are unique in their own way. Usually in such stories, before reaching the target, the protagonist has to cross many difficulties. This voyage has plenty of them. The vivacious gigantic figures, jinns and freaky creatures that confront Sinbad, the shipwreck, and then the enslavement by the old man of the sea and his subsequent riding of Sinbad (on his shoulders) are amazing portrayals of cinematography and animation. The riding scene reminded me of the story of “Vikram and Betaal” from Hindu mythology.
The director has done a great job in terms of locations and setting. You do feel breathless as the scenes are flamboyant and captivating. The most attractive act in the movie is Patrick Stewart as the narrator. His voice in the background lends a particular singularity to the movie. The Persian born Solimon was perfect in his role as Sinbad. Altogether, this is one engaging, full-on adventure movie.
Rating: 4/5
The very title of the movie is enough to take you back to the ancient Eastern fairy tales like Aladdin, Ali Baba and the forty thieves, and of course Sinbad. And from there, your journey alongside the world-famous sailor begins.
Shahin Sean Solimon plays the lead role of Sinbad; Patrick Stewart joins in as the narrator, Lorna Raver has appeared as Zoreh and Said Faraj as “The Deev”.
In his fourth voyage, Sinbad was shown merry-making and frolicking. As this movie starts, he mentions being “tired and weary” from his routine, and his need to depart towards the seas and oceans for the sake of “ADVENTURE”. And, almost immediately, he gets sent on the journey in which he is to traverse the scorching hot deserts and the wild, untamed oceans to rescue a girl.
The movie does a good job in getting an eastern look with its sets. There are scores of breathtaking and magnificent special effects in the movie which are unique in their own way. Usually in such stories, before reaching the target, the protagonist has to cross many difficulties. This voyage has plenty of them. The vivacious gigantic figures, jinns and freaky creatures that confront Sinbad, the shipwreck, and then the enslavement by the old man of the sea and his subsequent riding of Sinbad (on his shoulders) are amazing portrayals of cinematography and animation. The riding scene reminded me of the story of “Vikram and Betaal” from Hindu mythology.
The director has done a great job in terms of locations and setting. You do feel breathless as the scenes are flamboyant and captivating. The most attractive act in the movie is Patrick Stewart as the narrator. His voice in the background lends a particular singularity to the movie. The Persian born Solimon was perfect in his role as Sinbad. Altogether, this is one engaging, full-on adventure movie.
Rating: 4/5
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