In this last go-round for the Sinbad series; Patrick Wayne plays the legendary sailor. He is betrothed to Farah (Jayne Seymour) and seeks her hand in marriage; but her brother Kassim has been turned into a baboon by the evil Zenobia (Margaret Whiting). Before he can break Zenobia's spell; Sinbad must contend with the Minoton; a bronze statue brought back to life to do her bidding; a trio of flaming skeletons wielding swords; a 9-foot-tall troglodyte; and a saber-toothed tiger. Wayne is the film's weakest point; making a rather wooden Sinbad. Whiting's performance smells strongly of ham; but it's a brand of ham that fits the movie perfectly. As always; though; Harryhausen's work is outstanding. He instills more personality and character into his creatures in this outing; especially for Kassim and his relationship to his sister. The prolonged battle between the troglodyte and saber-toothed tiger is a violent one; generating some real suspense. At times it's difficult to remember that it's not live action with guidance from a director. Though this is an uneven effort for the Sinbad series; it still has its moments. --Jerry Renshaw