Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
Princess Farah refuses to marry Sinbad until Prince Kassim, her brother, is able to give his consent. However, the Prince's wicked stepmother, Queen Zenobia, has changed Kassim into a baboon in order to have her own son crowned as caliph. Sinbad, his crew, the Princess and the transformed Prince travel to a distant land, fighting every obstacle Zenobia places in their path, to seek the advice of a legendary wise man who can possibly tell how to end the spell.
Critics Sentiment
The frozen saber-tooth tiger guardian awakens and attacks
The giant walrus attacks during the polar trek
The film dips significantly during the polar walrus sequence but recovers strongly for the epic shrine finale and creature battles.
The film starts solidly but suffers from pacing issues and Patrick Wayne's bland performance in the middle sections. However, it builds to a strong finish with the shrine sequences and creature battles, particularly the saber-tooth tiger, representing some of Harryhausen's finest work. Overall, reviewers found it entertaining despite its flaws, praising the special effects and supporting performances while noting it was the weakest of the Sinbad trilogy.
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