ATOR, THE FIGHTING EAGLE is a film easy to dismiss in a modern mindset, but it's not too bad for what it is: a cheesy, lighthearted sword-and-sorcery romp from Italy and an open copy of the formula that made CONAN THE BARBARIAN such a hit. It's directed by Joe D'Amato at his most family-friendly and accessible, closely following the CONAN formula in its tale of an evil overlord and the man destined to oppose him. Sure, the performances are wooden but the film has a fun visual look and plenty of action, as well as one of the cutest animals I've seen in a movie - a black bear cub who tags along for the ride. Three sequels followed.
Review of Ator, the Fighting Eagle
