This can't be compared to the 1924 or 1940 classics as the film only shares the setting and the leading character's occupation. Steve Reeves is quite memorable in his tight blue clothes that show his arm muscles but covers his legs (except from rips caused by those bulging calves), determined to get through the traps set up to prevent him from getting to the much needed blue rose.
This has much magic to it, including a flying horse, huge trees that come to life with strangling roots, and a magical old man who replaces the genie. At one point, Reeves is multiplied to be a huge army, accompanied by some silly music that seems slightly out of place. Giorgia Moll is the beautiful object of Reeves' affections, with Antonio Battistella her sultan father and Daniele Vargas the scheming wazir out to destroy the blue rose.
People more familiar with the 1940 British version may be confused by the many differences, but I found this an exciting variation that while not as elaborate has many things to praise. This looks quite different than other films that Reeves did so obviously he was trying not to just be the typical sword and sandal peplum hero. The pastel colors are truly sumptuous, resulting in a very pleasing artistic vision.
This has much magic to it, including a flying horse, huge trees that come to life with strangling roots, and a magical old man who replaces the genie. At one point, Reeves is multiplied to be a huge army, accompanied by some silly music that seems slightly out of place. Giorgia Moll is the beautiful object of Reeves' affections, with Antonio Battistella her sultan father and Daniele Vargas the scheming wazir out to destroy the blue rose.
People more familiar with the 1940 British version may be confused by the many differences, but I found this an exciting variation that while not as elaborate has many things to praise. This looks quite different than other films that Reeves did so obviously he was trying not to just be the typical sword and sandal peplum hero. The pastel colors are truly sumptuous, resulting in a very pleasing artistic vision.