In his quest to become part of the action movie movement of the early 1990s, producer/co-star Jalal Merhi returns with 1992's "Talons of the Eagle," which strives to give viewers a swift, slamming offering of physical harm and dented heroism, while a buddy cop film attempts to break out every now and then. Director Michael Kennedy is in charge of this picture, and his vision is simple, endeavoring to put Merhi and co-star Billy Blanks (the Tae Bo king) into some sense of danger every ten minutes, forcing the characters to fight their way out of trouble. "Talons of the Eagle" isn't complex, but that's what makes it mostly appealing, watching the production set limited creative goals as it concentrates on feats of strength and self-defense. It's a fun sit, but it definitely requires a general relaxation of expectations when it comes to thespian skill and spectacle, with the feature happy to get away with the least amount of effort at times, trusting in body blows to guide the viewing experience. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com

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