Review of Damon and Pythias

It's easy to lose concentration in this extension of the Greek mythological story because the film in most spots is very boring and often plotless. Guy Williams of "Lost in Space" is Damon, the independent-minded anti-hero who becomes Pythias's (Don Burnet) best friend in an effort to save him from the mad ruler Demetrius. It seems that Pytjias is far too idealistic for the king's taste, but before Pythias turns himself in, he wants to see his ailing wife. The first half of the film sets up the characterizations of the two men and it is halfway through before any type of real action starts.

At first, the two men do not see eye-to-eye, but as Damon begins to know the completely opposite Pythias, he starts to open his eyes to a new way of thinking. The adventure heats up as Damon risks his life and freedom to save his newfound friend, but unfortunately, other than showing charging chariots trying to get away from pursuing soldiers, there really isn't much to go on until the conclusion where the two men must fight to gain some mercy. It's a boring and over long sword-and-sandal epic, hampered by a weak script, passionless acting and stereotypical supporting characters. This film really lacks in imagination and ultimately with any real point, the fact that it was even green-lighted to be filmed makes no sense.