There is romance, action, history, disaster, state - of - the - art visual effects, sumptuous period costumes and lavish production design. (dvdizzy.com)
In this most lavish production the carefully planned colour scheme and the skillful use of the camera make the film one of the most satisfactory colour films yet created. (rottentomatoes.com)
Young audiences will likely enjoy watching these antics, even if the special effects and acting may seem a little cheesy by today's lavish production standards. (parentpreviews.com)