East Africa, 19th century. Alan Quartermain, a veteran guide, is hired to take Elizabeth Curtis to search for her husband in unexplored territory. There is another reason for her expedition: to search for a treasure beyond imagination...King Solomon's Mines.
Based on H. Rider Haggard's famous novel, this is a fairly conventional linear adventure tale. Basically a matter of walk - meet dangerous obstacle/foe - defeat it - walk - next problem. Makes for dull viewing. Might have been novel for its time, with grand outdoor vistas and rare wildlife, but is quite tame by today's standards.
Not all bad. Some of the adventures are reasonably interesting. The cinematography is great (it would have to be, considering the setting!), the chemistry between Stewart Granger (as Quartermain) and Deborah Kerr (as Elizabeth Curtis) is good and the romantic angle isn't overdone.
Ultimately, a bit so-so.
Based on H. Rider Haggard's famous novel, this is a fairly conventional linear adventure tale. Basically a matter of walk - meet dangerous obstacle/foe - defeat it - walk - next problem. Makes for dull viewing. Might have been novel for its time, with grand outdoor vistas and rare wildlife, but is quite tame by today's standards.
Not all bad. Some of the adventures are reasonably interesting. The cinematography is great (it would have to be, considering the setting!), the chemistry between Stewart Granger (as Quartermain) and Deborah Kerr (as Elizabeth Curtis) is good and the romantic angle isn't overdone.
Ultimately, a bit so-so.