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Eye of the Tiger

R 1986 1h 32m Crime Drama List
20% Tomatometer 5 Reviews 45% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Buck Matthews (Gary Busey) is a former convict trying to live a peaceful life with his wife and daughter in his hometown. When it becomes clear that a vicious motorcycle gang, led by the sadistic Blade (William Smith), now rules the area, Buck fights back, but his defiance makes his family a target. After things take a violent turn for the worse, Buck recruits his old Vietnam-vet buddy J.B. Deveraux (Yaphet Kotto) to do what the local cops won't do, and stop Blade's reign of terror.
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Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Busey offers a steely turn that helps the feature reach its potential as bottom shelf escapism with noticeable hustle and plenty of angry encounters. Rated: B+ Jun 28, 2021 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews An unpleasant thriller. Rated: C+ Apr 2, 2016 Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Rated: 2/5 Oct 10, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Sep 14, 2005 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...yes, Survivor's Eye of the Tiger can be heard on the soundtrack - a whopping and wholly unnecessary three times... Rated: 2/4 May 27, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Carlos I It's forgettable exploitation action. I wish I could speak more on it, but really, I barely remember it... Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review Sean M Pretty entertaining and cheesy 80s flick about revenge. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/08/23 Full Review Music E Excellent Film. Worth Watching. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Definitely wait for it to show on cable/tv - and definitely watch for ten minutes as a guide as to how NOT to make a believable compelling or well choreographed film. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/28/21 Full Review delysid d it's a movie based on a song Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/07/21 Full Review Audience Member Pros: That was one a KICK-ASS action movie! First of all, it has everything a typical "action movie" has--Fighting, chasing, a hero/heroine trying to foil and/or undo the evil deeds of a villain. Second of all, it is like the Like the "Moteurs... Action! Stunt Show Spectacular" they had at WDW's hollywood studios--A bunch of fire and motorcycle stunts. Side note, you could say it is like Marvel without superpowers. And lastly, that is TRUE HEROISM, Buck Matthews! Cons: The only thing is a little less gruesome and more realistic. To be specific, first, a cop should NOT just submit to the villain--Cops are there to ensure communal safety, by bringing violent criminals to their knees. Second of all, a little girl (Judith Barsi) getting a bloody nose? Tone it down, guys. Another thing is how the main character is treated--I know he got in a bar fight once, but Buck Matthews is putting his life on the line for the town, and prosecuting him is how they repay him? On a sidenote: Did anyone notice how the 2013 movie "Homefront" almost follows the same storyline as Eye of the Tiger? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Buck Matthews (Gary Busey) is a former convict trying to live a peaceful life with his wife and daughter in his hometown. When it becomes clear that a vicious motorcycle gang, led by the sadistic Blade (William Smith), now rules the area, Buck fights back, but his defiance makes his family a target. After things take a violent turn for the worse, Buck recruits his old Vietnam-vet buddy J.B. Deveraux (Yaphet Kotto) to do what the local cops won't do, and stop Blade's reign of terror.
Director
Allen Smithee
Producer
Tony Scotti
Screenwriter
Michael Thomas Montgomery
Production Co
Scotti Brothers Pictures (I), International Video Entertainment (IVE)
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 10, 2018
Runtime
1h 32m
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