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Summary: The best "What If" time travel movie ever
Review: This is without doubt one of my all time favorite movies, good acting, good plot, etc. For those who can get the book and read it there is more, though the movie was quite good. I look forward to getting it on DVD as soon as it is released again.It wasn't until last year that I made it to Pearl Harbor, and to my surprise saw one the newer "Nimitz" class carriers, CVN-72, USS Abraham Lincoln. The scene at the end of the movie was not only realistic as they pass by the USS Arizona. It was a great tribute to the brave men on that USS Arizona, to all those died on that fateful day, and to those who fortunate enough to survive. To the brave men and women who served in World War II we owe a deep gratitude we can never re-pay. I did some further research and found out that Pacific Family Entertainment will be re-releasing "The Final Countdown" on both DVD and VHS in the Winter some time. We don't have to worry about buying used, or worn out copies of the film any more !!
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Summary: Oh, what a ride!
Review: Saw this when I was 19. The theatre went nuts when a couple of fighter jets destroyed two Japanese planes. Great special effects and a wonderful treatment of time travel paradox. Hope this is released again!
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Summary: Mother of all Aircraft Carrier Movies
Review: I remember the first time I saw it, I was around 7 years old & that day I decided that aircrafts & carriers would be my favorite hobby I have models & now I am a big fan & know a lot of specs about carriers & combat aircrafts I am 24 & still get stoned whenever I catch that movie in the TV I would definitely buy this title whenever it comes out for sale again, this is my favorite movie I am sure it would have been guilty in a big part from me getting enlisted in the US NAVY or Air Force. Excellent Scenery excellent shots, very illustrative I sure more than one person thought some of the features of the NIMITZ were fake when they first saw the movie in the 70's
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Summary: Awesome movie - Soon to be released to DVD
Review: If you like a time travel movie with the interesting twists that only a time paradox can create then this is a movie to see. Matin Sheen and Kirk Douglas shine. For those who wish for the re-release of this movie, I've learned from Pacific Family Entertainment (www.PacificFamilyEntertainment.com), who own the rights to this movie, that there is a planned DVD release date for Summer 2001. Buy it when it comes out. It's worth owning.
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Summary: Why is this out of stock?
Review: The only version of The Final Countdown I have seen was on Channel 5 a few years ago. Though it was probably edited for content and for time, I still liked it. So I hope that Amazon.com will re-release it on VHS so I can see the full version. The modern day (1980) aircraft carrier U.S.S Nimitz goes back in time to December 6, 1941, the day before the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. The crew of the Nimitz encounters many adventures before they travel back to the present. The best part of the film is when a pair of F-14 Tomcats destroy two Japanese zeroes (My dad compared it to Mosquitoes against flies). This all leads up to the climax of should the Nimitz, with her overwhelming firepower, change history? Or should history not be tampered with? It also makes us wonder as to what would we do if we were put in that situation. Many fine performances are given throughout. Especially good are Martin Sheen and Kirk Douglas, all at the peek of their careers.
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Summary: A pretty good "What if" film
Review: What if we had today's (1980) firepower and knowledge back on December 7, 1941? Combine this with a well-known cast (Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, Charles Durning, among others.) Toss in an unforgettable score. And you have one of those movies that are worth watching over again. It has a little something for everyone. From the philosopher "what if you killed your own grand father before you were born?" To the shoot em up action "My plane is bigger than yours", to romance and politics. Now it is time for a sequel with stealth.
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Summary: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.....THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
Review: THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT MOVIE.....IT HELD YOUR INTEREST THE WHOLE TIME...IT HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE TO BUY!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Aircraft footage is the real star...
Review: The "what-if" story is compelling, but it is totally overshadowed by the amazing firepower of the airwing of a nuclear powered aircraft carrier. One can stay with this one until the end, but a somewhat frayed ending may leave you puzzled. Overall, a good sci-fi/military movie. Incidentally, I was a crew member on the Nimitz when The Final Countdown was being filmed, and was edited out of two scenes. It's a shame this one is out of print.
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Summary: The Final Countdown
Review: I have watched this movie MANY times on TV (whenever it runs). I absolutely love it. The movie is extremely well acted and really makes you think. I recently got a DVD player and was very dismayed to find one of my all time favorite movies not available! PLEASE (whoever the force is controlling this) release Final Countdown on DVD.
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Summary: Great movie!!!
Review: I saw the Final Countdown when it hit the theaters in 1970, this was the best film having to do with the U.S. Navy and its truly amazing aircraft and the coordination it takes to make these things work. I would have still enjoyed this movie even if it weren't a sci-fi flick. The flying scenes of taking off and landing on an aircraft carrier are just fantastic in them selves. I have been hoping for this movie to be released again because I've worn out my first purchased VHS tape. I hope to see F.C. to be released on DVD soon! Great movie!
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