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Eye of the Tiger

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Eye of the Tiger

R

1986

1h 32m

Crime

Drama

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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

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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

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Dennis Schwartz

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An unpleasant thriller.

Rated: C+

Apr 2, 2016

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 2/5

Oct 10, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Sep 14, 2005

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David Nusair

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...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

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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

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Sean M

Pretty entertaining and cheesy 80s flick about revenge.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/08/23

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Music E

Excellent Film. Worth Watching.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/24/23

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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

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delysid d

it's a movie based on a song

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/07/21

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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

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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: International Video Entertainment (IVE), Action Brothers, Scotti Brothers Pictures (I)
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 10, 2018
Runtime: 1h 32m

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