Another goof to think about

charlesadamek

There is a certain "suspension of disbelief" required to enjoy a movie like this. But sometimes a director can push that beyond its limits. Here's one specific example.

As you might guess from the title there is a castle which features prominently in the film. (Until the inevitable and predictable explosion) It is described as the Governor's castle in Anatolia. It is guarded by Turkish guards in white uniforms. Early in the movie Fu Manchu and his legion of dacoits attack the castle and take it over. They hold it for some time.

Now think about this. As a "Governor's Castle" it is presumably a seat of government where routine business is conducted. Are we to believe that nobody notices that the governor has disappeared and none of the normal business is taking place? Putting that aside, Fu Manchu's dacoits take over guard duty,. They are prominent and visible, in their black uniforms and red headbands. We are supposed to believe that nobody notices that the Turkish guards with white uniforms have been "disappeared" and replaced by dacoits. Any it is not like the dacoits are secretive. They are right out there.

And then when Nayland Smith has to fight his way out of the castle, unarmed, we learn that these are the most inept dacoits in the history of film. Smith disposes of 15 or 20 dacoits with single punches and never suffers a blow.

I am sorry but its just too much.

score 4/10

charlesadamek 8 February 2021

Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw6575638/