as long a you go into this movie with the understanding that it not go to contain any historical fact whatsoever and it not bad . it on par with sam raimi hercules represent the legendary journey and as far a plot and acting and humour and and production value be concern . you will see the similarity at several point . most of the fight scene be not a good however and the film suffers from that . jack palance command the screen as well a ever and and at no time do you have the impression he give anything less than his level best . same for oliver reed . the problem be that their strong performance make square jaw don diamont less than stellar act skill seem even more awkward . perennial bit player ca anvar be very good a well and play a character much like salmonius in the aforementioned hercules . if you enjoy the low budget sword and sorcery movie of the early 80 and youre probably go to enjoy this show as well . it actually a shame they attach the marco polo name to it . it really have nothing to do with marco life and contrary to the expectation of most of the people who will want to watch this movie .