I bought this movie on a whim in DVD format because it looked interesting, and I dearly love fantasy- especially with one of my favorite actors, Idris Elba. I have since watched it over and over again many times over the course of three months, and it is now in the top 5 of my favorite movies ever made! (Note: I am 70 and a super movie buff). The sets and location are stunning, and the plot line fascinating. It will grab you and not let you go until the end. If you want to see something magical and poignant, that will tug at your heartstrings and make you too long for more, don’t miss this one!
But be advised however that the one streaming on Netflix is missing the translated version in the beginning of what the Djin is saying to Althea, and you will want to know, as it outlines the parameters of what he can and cannot grant for the three wishes he must extract from whoever releases him from his bottle prison. I give this movie 5 stars all the way!