I enjoyed this film! There's not much in the way of plot twists and turns, basically evil bitch Zenobia casts a spell on Prince Kassim that turns him in to a baboon and Sinbad has to get him to Hyperborea so the spell can be reversed. All manner of creatures stand in his way, popping up at such a rate that at times the film could be mistaken for a showcase for the wonderful models of Ray Harryhausen! These effects are definately the strongest point of the movie, making it a joy to watch if you are stop-motion animation fans fan. The cast for the most part do their best not to be overshadowed by Harryhausen's creations, ex-Doctor Who Patrick Troughton breaths life into the character of Melanthius, and Margaret Whiting's Zenobia is a classic pantomime-style evil sorceress. Patrick Wayne comes across as a mediocre Sinbad, capable but hardly the sort you'd expect to inspire a crew to venture into the unknown or have legends written about him, in fact he has so many scenes stolen by Troughton, Whiting and the creatures that you'll wonder why the film was called "Sinbad" instead of "Melanthius vrs Zenobia". The locations and static models are of a high standard too, with a good mixture of on-location and studio scenes that draw you into the adventure. The story never slows down as the heroes are pitted against challenge after challenge, the films draws you in and you really want to see what's next in store and how it will be overcome. After the final fight, the ending is a little weak though and seems rushed, as though there has been a scene or two out. There isn't really an epilogue, it's more of a closing scene show as the titles roll.

This film cannot compare to the late 90's TV series for quality crapness, the acting, the cast and the ropey effects in that made it a shredder's dream come true. There are a few moments in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger that merit mention here. Firstly some of the bluescreen isn't that great in places, only a minor thing but it does stand out next to the otherwise brilliant effects. Then there is the giant walrus scene, the film's most unintentionally funny moment. This occurs as the somewhat scabby-looking walrus attacks the crew, and one of the sailors attempts to fend it off with a large polystyrene snowball before being squashed to death. When Melanthius captures and attempts to interrogate Zenobia after she was caught spying, he not only shows her the map of where they are heading, shows her the key, and gives her the name of the people who can reverse the spell, he allows his mind to be read then lets her escape when he wastes the potion capable of curing Kassim on a bee! This is total inepitude and isn't really believable behaviour for a world famous wise man! There are some quality non-policitically correct moments too, stuff that you just don't get in films these days. The sole black member of the crew, had this been a modern film, would have been the only survivor and saved the day, instead he gets used as a footstool and is killed trying to help the party's friendly Troglodyte fight a large cat.