I saw this movie before reading any reviews, and I thought it was very funny. I was very surprised to see the overwhelmingly negative reviews this film received from critics.

As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

I originally saw it in Europe in the early 1980s. It was longer. There was a whole episode just about the plague in Hormuz which was mostly cut out in the American version.But it's still a great series. Very realistic and authentic compared to most series produced in these days.

The 'original' is still the better presentation of the life of Marco Polo, so far.Although, a dated production, it benefits from having a large crew, well known and skilled principal actors, lavish sets and dress. The story-line is presented with more accuracy and in a coherent manner, as compared to other Marco Polo films.The latest Netflix/Winestein 2014 production is a low-budget action film, that lacks in many respects, especially, accuracy and presentation.Reviewing the Italian 1982 production should be a must for all Marco Polo fans.

It is a pity that after a great number of years this masterpiece has not been released (DVD-VHS)to be enjoyed by others. It is an extraordinary tell in regard of human nature, different cultures, traveling, adventure, friendship, love, loyalty. It should be taken into consideration for educational/historical purposes. It would be a real shame not to take additional advantage of this magnificent work.

I have seen this TV mini series when it first aired over WOR-TV in New York City in 1982, over one of the first home satellite TV receivers. I was fortunate to record in VHS format this mini series on my Video Tape Recorder, although the quality is far from good. I still find this feature made for TV one of the greatest reenactments of Marco Polo ever. Even today with Hollywood relying on Computer Graphics and Blue Screen can't compare to the cinematography of Marco Polo of 1982. Why this feature was never released in Motion Picture Theaters or made available on commercial grade VHS or DVD or even re-aired over TV has me baffled. Yet this will always remain in my film library as a Classic film