It's cheesy and mildly ancient and at times very camp, but very imaginative with some good special effects & lots and lots of fun overall. Perfect for the entire family. Michael Powell really should get more recognition as a major force in British filmmaking.
This review of The Thief of Bagdad (1940) was written by Ryan M on 29 Jan 2010.
The Thief of Bagdad has generally received very positive reviews.
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