Review of The Final Countdown (1980) by Jean-Louis G — 08 Feb 2009

Film tres bien ficele avec une histoire passionante. Completement irreelle mais bien vu de la part du scenarist. Cloue du debut a la fin. Vaut le detour !!!

This review of The Final Countdown (1980) was written by Jean-Louis G on 08 Feb 2009.

The Final Countdown has generally received positive reviews.

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