Review of Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979) by Kieron S — 23 Jan 2007

WHAT??? I SHIPPING DISASTER MOVIE I DIDNT EVEN KNOW EXISTS!!!! AND MICHAEL CAINE IS IN IT!!??? EXCUSE ME!!!??

This review of Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979) was written by Kieron S on 23 Jan 2007.

Beyond the Poseidon Adventure has generally received negative reviews.

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By Tyler E (464) on 23 Nov 2007

This movie was a fiasco waiting to happen. One star is a VERY kind rating. Irwin Allen should never have attempted to follow-up his masterpiece…

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By Nick T (596) on 23 Nov 2007

I thought I was the only dud who ever saw this dud. But other duds have. Not reassuring…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 09 Nov 2007

My small hometown showed this film the week it opened-- so you KNEW it was a flaming turkey. It isn't that bad…

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Love the first one, fond memories of new years eve watching with the old man, this one for me is all the better for m…

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Entertaining even though it's rubbish…

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By Variety Staff (1,156) for Variety (12,700) on 26 Mar 2009

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