Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

2003
6.7| 1h30m| PG| en| More Info
Released: 02 July 2003 Released
Producted By: DreamWorks Pictures
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://sinbad-themovie.com/main.html
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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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Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
Develiker terrible... so disappointed.
Softwing Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??
CommentsXp Best movie ever!
adonis98-743-186503 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. Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas is a film that i have seen a lot of times in the Past since i was a kid myself but i never actually got the chance to review it until now and let me tell ya i'm surprised by the cast that actually gave their voices to this characters because i saw the film translated and not with the English language so hearing that Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joseph Fiennes and Michelle Pfeiffer are in the movie got me by a big surprise but i'm not surprised in there. Sinbad is a hot head of his own and Pitt has played roles like that in The Mexican for example, Marina is a brave woman that will do everything to save Sinbad, his men and Proteus just like Catherine Zeta-Jones did in Zorro and of course Pfeiffer has played similar roles like that in Stardust and Batman Returns so it does suit her well. The animation is beautiful, the adventure is superb and the action is terrific and eye popping and both kids and their parents will definitely enjoy the film.
Jawbox5 The best way to do a Sinbad film is as if it is a fantastical road- movie and one that takes him to some interesting places while we see some fun monsters. That is what this DreamWorks take on the character does well. There is main goal at the centre of the film holding it all together, but it effectively sees Sinbad travel to various exotic places and battles mythical creatures. Sinbad and the other main characters aren't that interesting, so crafting a plot line like that works greatly to the films advantage.The relatively straight-forward story sees Sinbad and his crew attempt to retrieve the 'book of peace' from the Goddess of chaos Eris in order to save the life of his best friend. It's nothing gripping, but it moves things along well enough. Sinbad (an okay Brad Pitt) does a serviceable job as our hero. He is charming and has some funny lines, but he is a quite bland. We don't really know anything about him and he doesn't have any features that make him interesting. An ambassador named Marina (Catherine Zeta-Jones) joins them and she is a fun female lead, she's thoughtful but tough enough to get things done. The rest of the crew are just forgettable, however I do find Kale's exchanges with Sinbad funny and Rat has some humorous moments.The best feature of the film is easily Eris. Not because she's overly complex, but mostly because of the fantastic design and Michelle Pfeiffer's engrossing vocal work. Her movements are animated beautifully, the way she spirals and shape shifts is just great to watch. Every time the character shows up on screen it is gripping and Pfeiffer's seductive voice is just perfect for the part.This is the last 2-D animated film that DreamWorks have done and it looks fantastic for the most part. The seas look vast and mysterious, while the locations are well designed whether it be bright or wintery. Places like Tartarus and Eris' realm are effectively designed. Some of the CGI used can standout against the backgrounds as seen with the Eris' sea monster which looks a little ropey. But elsewhere it looks great, especially with the design of the Roc. The action and the swordplay is always suitably energetic too. The score by Harry Gregson-Williams fits the film nicely and does a solid job of conveying the adventure or threat that is taking place on screen. The jokes and the dialogue is rather inconsistent. Some of the more 'modern' speak and puns do fall quite flat, but some of the jokes can be a lot of fun. I'd have preferred it if they had kept a more timeless way of speaking. The interactions between the crew can be funny and you do get a sense of comradery between them. Sinbad and Marina do have chemistry, yet it is clear where they're story is going. They argue a lot and are competitive, but you know that they'll hook up in the end. Some subtle changes to the formula would have made the film more engaging.However, for what it is Sinbad is an enjoyable adventure romp and delivers pretty much everything you would expect a film of this type to. On the whole it is rather hit and miss, but what it does well it does really well. While Sinbad might not be a great hero, Eris makes for a great villain. The animation is very good, the creatures are fun and action is always entertaining. Some elements are a touch weak, but the focus is kept on moving the film along and in the end it is an enjoyable piece.
xoxomaya93 I was surprised that this movie has been poorly reviewed! I loved it! The animation is incredible, the characters are well-developed, and the story is interesting. It sends a pretty good message about doing the right thing, and also that women being as able as men. I would recommend this for middle schoolers and older, and I believe that even adults would really enjoy this film. In fact, this is now one of my favourites! If you enjoy movies like The Princess Bride or Treasure Planet, this is probably a pretty good one for you. However, I would not recommend this to anyone who disapproves of even the subtlest sexual themes, non-Christian stories, or mention of human mortality.
neenahhh 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