Sinbad And The Eye Of The Tiger - Classic family entertainment

Like Clash of the Titans and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, it's Ray Harryhausen's special effects that steal the show. Yes, they look a little dated now when you compare them to some of Hollywood's current big budget offerings, but, if you can look past the obvious blue-screen then you'll find yourself getting lost in a fantasy world that just doesn't seem to be about any more.

`Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger' is the sequel to `The Golden Voyage of Sinbad' and this time out, the fearless sailor must help restore a prince to his rightful throne. Only the price has been turned into a baboon and the witch who made him that way is hot on Sinbad's crew's heels.

If you've seen `The Golden Voyage' you'll know what to expect. Personally, I preferred the first one, as this one has a longer running time and, as a result, tends to drag around the middle. However, the beginning and the end more than make up for any slowness in the middle. So, if you're a fan of classic fantasy movies then give this one a go. It will retain its special charm for years to come.

8/10 The Force is definitely strong with this one