Review of The Final Countdown (1980) by Dj W — 14 Feb 2009

Show me a man who likes to watch airplanes take off, and I will show you that man's favorite film.

This review of The Final Countdown (1980) was written by Dj W on 14 Feb 2009.

The Final Countdown has generally received positive reviews.

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