The Eagles

A former Israeli commando, now a professor in America, is drawn back into action when terrorists hijack a commercial airliner. He must use his extensive combat training and strategic mind to neutralize the threat and save the lives of the passengers and crew. The film escalates into a tense standoff as he battles the highly skilled and ruthless hijackers.

The Eagles received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some acknowledged the action sequences and the performance of Roy Scheider, many found the plot to be derivative and predictable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.

• Competent but uninspired action thriller.

• Roy Scheider's performance is a standout, but the film's plot lacks originality.

• Fails to distinguish itself in a crowded genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally unimpressed, with some viewers finding it a forgettable action flick and others praising Scheider's effort despite the material.

The film was originally intended to be a sequel to the 1977 film "Black Sunday" and was originally titled "Black Sunday II: The Eagles".