just watch it!

Excellent, smart action film.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Like other reviewers here, I first saw this as a child in the late 50s- early 60s on TV in black-and-white. (Can we all say "Million-Dollar Movie"?) And even then, without the sumptuous color but with frequent commercial interruptions, I was captivated by the performances – Fairbanks and O'Hara, naturally–but also the supporting cast, from the creepy Slezak and strutting Quinn to George ("Abner? Abner!") Tobias, Mike Mazursky, and Sheldon Leonard in minor roles. And let's not forget Alan Napier, the original Alfred the Butler on the "Batman" TV series, who even as a kid I thought was doing a loose-limbed Boris Karloff. The miniatures are wonderful, and when I finally saw it in full-blown Technicolor, I was blown away all over again. (Yeah, the mynah bird is unconvincing to the point of being laughable, but since the movie never takes itself seriously, you sort of go with it.) And the score, by underrated RKO house composer Roy Webb, sticks with you for – in my case – decades. It's pure cornball Hollywood hokum of the highest degree, and we will never see it's like again. Watch it, give into it, be a kid again, and enjoy.

after so many years, it is just nice. a naive story, a great cast, atmosphere from a Hollywood of legends, myths and pink recipes.fairy-tale, adventures and love, smart dialogs and nothing complicated, fight scenes and Arabian drops, unrealistic but charming, it remains part of a sensibility and image about a form of art. but, not the story is axis of it. the actors, each does an impressive role, a young Anthony Quinn and beautiful Maureen O Hara, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in skin of ironic, athletic hero and the moral lesson of end are pillars of a not bad construction, sentimental piece from a glory with childish nuances. it is only a fairy tale. for the public who discovers emotions of first ages, it is perfect option. for the others, maybe, a piece from a museum. nice, delicate and funny.

SINBAD, THE SAILOR is a gloriously colourful Arabian adventure that, as per Hollywood tradition, casts a number of western actors in Arabic parts. As somebody who grew up on the Ray Harryhausen Sinbad films, I was hoping for something in a similar vein - or indeed of the same spirit as Sabu's THIEF OF BAGDAD.Sadly, this turns out to be nothing of the type. Instead it's a romantically-flavoured saga of tall tales and upright heroes, and of course all manner of dastardly Arabic types (including Anthony Quinn's evil emir). Douglas Fairbanks Jr. is a handsome but rather one-dimensional hero, and Maureen O'Hara his stilted love interest.The problem with SINBAD, THE SAILOR is that it offers little of the escapsim we expect from these Eastern-flavoured tales. The action scenes, while fun, are kept few and far between, and there's a great deal of chinwagging going on. Sure, there are a few plot twists and a nice climax, but it isn't much for a somewhat lengthy film. Even worse, there are no monsters or special effects of any kind. I can imagine kids watching this and getting slightly bored with it; I know I was!

Don't look for derring-do, monsters, or any of the other usual trappings of the usual swashbuckler. This is not a usual film; rather, it's a very funny satire of the pirate movie and -- if you listen -- is very interesting! Sinbad is forever questioning his heritage until he reaches Dariabar; Shireen doesn't believe anything he says until she realizes that he really is Sinbad; she too has heard the legends of the fabulous sailor with whom she is truly in love. Melik and the Emir are interested only in gold -- as true villains are! The asides are hilarious; the dialogue is very well written. It's beautifully filmed -- the colors are wonderful as are the costumes and settings, and the acting is just right. I thoroughly recommend it!