I agree that this is not one of George Pal's stronger efforts, but it does have merit. The sinking of Atlantis at the conclusion still looks good today even though some of the shots of the burning city were taken from "Quo Vadis."
Near the end of the film Russell Garcia's music repeats an easily remembered motif from his "Time Machine" score.
Edward Platt's performance as High Priest Azor is one of the best in the film although I kept expecting someone to call him "Chief."
The writing is a little stiff as it always seems to be in these ancient times epics. The only real awkward moment is the bizarre chant the slaves recite as they twist the giant drill in order to speed the eruption of the volcano.
Very colorful sets and costumes along with the usual amount of special effects mayhem you would anticipate from George Pal. The lead f/x man was A. Arnold Gillespie who worked on "The Wizard of Oz" and "Gone With the Wind." The miniature sets and explosions are especially good.
An overlooked, above average spectacle from one of the best showmen working in Hollywood at the time.
Near the end of the film Russell Garcia's music repeats an easily remembered motif from his "Time Machine" score.
Edward Platt's performance as High Priest Azor is one of the best in the film although I kept expecting someone to call him "Chief."
The writing is a little stiff as it always seems to be in these ancient times epics. The only real awkward moment is the bizarre chant the slaves recite as they twist the giant drill in order to speed the eruption of the volcano.
Very colorful sets and costumes along with the usual amount of special effects mayhem you would anticipate from George Pal. The lead f/x man was A. Arnold Gillespie who worked on "The Wizard of Oz" and "Gone With the Wind." The miniature sets and explosions are especially good.
An overlooked, above average spectacle from one of the best showmen working in Hollywood at the time.