Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)

Let's be realistic.

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Let me just say one thing first, I LOVE this movie! its actually on my top 10 favorite cartoon movies list, and that's a hard list to get on! This movie is perfect,the story is enticing,animation is breathtaking, the characters are extremely likable and memorable,and the music is soul feeding.i have seen this movie with my siblings at least twice every year since we were kids, and let me tell you why. First i am heavily affected by the nostalgia this movie gives me, but i do want to give an honest review. This movie is basically a road trip movie, Sinbad and his crew fight monsters everywhere they go, just like the original Sinbad stories, but the plot delivers a swashbuckling adventure with likable antiheroes, with Sinbad going through physical tests but also tests of character, that feels so relatable. The characters are hilarious, there's like 10 people we see through out the movie, and each one of them catches your attention instantly, Sinbad is a very awesome likable antihero played by Brad Pitt, who is known for those kind of roles, his voice blends perfectly with the cartoon, his crew are all equally funny, special mention goes to the ones named Kale and Rat. But the female lead/love interest named Marina played by Catherine zeta Jones, steals the show, shes an ambassador not a princess, but she is engaged to Sinbad's long lost best friend prince Proteus, at first she seems like a calm and polite woman, but as soon as she gets on the ship she proves to be a feisty,adventurous snarky heroine, who is equally as bad ass as Sinbad. And the best character is Eris, the goddess of chaos played by Michelle piferer, probably one of the most sexy animated women ever, and one of the best villains I've ever seen, basically she wants to see the world burn.The animation is very amazing, the characters are traditional 2d, but they fight against 3d monsters, which look a little outdated, but still awesome, the backgrounds are marvelous, sometimes you just want to pause to look at them. And probably what makes this movie so epic is the music, it just captures you in the moment and makes you feel all sorts of emotions, especially at the end. My sisters, and i guess i do too, love Sinbad and marinas romance, despite it being a week or 2, like a Disney couple, it feels far more natural,its obvious from the get go, that Sinbad, secretly likes marina but he hides it with a funny sexist, macho attitude,you definitely feel the sexual tension when they argue or when their working together, their dialogue together is very mature and realistic, and when they finally say I love you, it is heart wrenching, and when they finally kiss you are flooded with emotions, at least that's what my sisters and my girlfriend tell me. But whats most interesting about their relationship, its complex, marina is already engaged to a really nice prince who also loves her, but its not technically a love triangle, since hes stuck in prison the whole movie, so you don't know if you can agree with it, in fact Sinbad actually says he left his friend because he was jealous of him getting marina, and didn't want to cause a love triangle. And during the voyage he tries really hard not to give into his feelings,because his friend is waiting for marina to return. Even the villain tells him how wrong that is, and how that makes him a bad guy, I've never seen anything like this in any other kids film. But when marina admits she loves Sinbad, you feel happy for them like their love is real. When marina does return, Proteus gives them both his blessing and is not bitter in any way. And let me just say when Proteus is about to be executed, the tension increases, luckily Sinbad returns, despite everyone even the audience doubting he would, throughout the movie he is constantly asked, " is he a thief or a hero, and will he accept responsibility for his crimes and die for it", amazingly he does, and then in the most heart wrenching scene, he prepares himself to die, saying goodbye to marina and his friends,looks at the ocean one last time, as their about to cut off his head! but the execution is stopped at the last sweat dropping second by the villain.I just cant shut up! Lets just end this with, this movie is very underrated and deserves more attention. The action and music is awesome, the romance and drama is mature and emotional, the animation is breathtaking, and it has a strong moral message throughout. I love how both the male lead and female lead are equally bad ass, and i think the voice acting is better than most Disney films. Truly a masterpiece by dream works, that deserves your attention and viewing.

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

I think I remember there being an animated television series on CITV based on the famous sailor, but that it is not what this film is based on, I just remember seeing a short trailer and it sounding mildly interesting. Basically Arabian rogue adventurer and sailor Sinbad (Brad Pitt) spends most of time going around the world getting himself into trouble, and the biggest one comes when he is framed for stealing. He is accused of stealing the Book of Peace, one of the world's most priceless and powerful treasures, and he has ten days to find it, or his friend Proteus (Joseph Fiennes) is executed in his place. Prior to the situation he is in now, Sinbad was saved and talked to by the Greek Goddess of Chaos, Eris (Michelle Pfeiffer), who makes a deal to get the book in exchange for whatever he wants, but he doesn't plan to go on the journey for her or his friend. Proteus's beautiful fiancée Marina (Catherine Zeta-Jones) however is a stowaway on the ship and stops him from heading for the sun of the Fiji Islands making sure he carried out and fulfils his mission. On the way they face all the threats sent by Eris to try and stop them, including high tide storms and frozen waters, but she surrenders the book when Sinbad expresses his honesty, including confessing his feelings for Marina, and they kiss in the end. Also starring Dennis Haysbert as Kale, Adriano Giannini as Rat, Jim Cummings as Luca and Frank Welker as Spike the dog. The voice casting is relatively good, Pfieffer as the villain and Zeta-Jones as the sassy heroine stand out, the animation is alright, and the story will appeal to those up for swashbuckling action, a not bad animated comedy adventure. Worth watching!

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.