Review of The Final Countdown (1980) by Daniel K — 19 Nov 2008
This probably made a good pitch as it certainly sounds interesting on paper, but the execution is severely lacking. The performances are lackluster, the script is juvenile, and the effects are ridiculous.
The concept is interesting in theory, as are the space time continuity issues given lip service here, but the director, writer, and actors seem to have conspired together to drain all the enjoyment and intrigue out of the story.
I enjoyed the view into the life of an aircraft carrier and the always beautiful Katharine Ross, but that was it. The tone and style are all wrong; for a far better examination of the concept see numerous Star Trek episodes from any of the series.
The final scene is interesting of course, but it doesn't make up for the rest of the film and it is even handled poorly. A failure through and through.
This review of The Final Countdown (1980) was written by Daniel K on 19 November 2008.
The Final Countdown has generally received positive reviews.
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