Review of The Final Countdown (1980) by Sarah R — 14 Jul 2007

Great movie - I love the time paradoxes and the leadership decisions.

This review of The Final Countdown (1980) was written by Sarah R on 14 Jul 2007.

The Final Countdown has generally received positive reviews.

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