Tenth entry in the "Bomba" canon is a drowsily-paced adventure with Johnny Sheffield's resourceful, likable jungle boy the only point of interest--the villains all being cut-outs right off the series' assembly-line. A hunter is hired by the nefarious Prince Ali to retrieve the Golden Idol of Watusi, which he claims is his, stolen by Bomba. Turns out the Arab chieftain forcibly took it from a native, who was left for dead; Bomba promises to get it back. A nice swimming scene between a giddy Bomba and the resident pretty girl (Anne Kimball) is the highlight here, the plot and action being extremely tired. For completists, Bomba is bound and gagged (again), overturns a boat for an underwater fight and--in an amusing Ed Wood-like moment--allows a python to drown one of the bad guys. Regulars Leonard Mudi (as Mr. Barnes) and Smoki Whitfield (as faithful guide Eli) turn in their usual solid supporting performances, but this low-budget quickie would be nothing with Sheffield. *1/2 from ****