Will this make a difference in history?
What would you do?

I originally saw this movie in the theater. It is really a long advertisement for the technology of the day (1980). However I still find my self watching this every time it comes on TV. It is time to buy the DVD (be aware that there is a wide range of DVD quality out there; best to pick the two disk limited edition) incase they stop showing it. I find my self kibitzing and wondering what would have happened if they stayed a little longer.

Now it is time for a sequel with stealth.

Countdown To A Great Movie
Review date: 2003-08-12 Rating: 10 out of 10

What an outstanding concept for a movie. The idea of a modern day warship being transported back to another war time era of our history is mind boggling. The struggle of the USS Nimitz crew on whether to chance changing history as we know it, or deal with the immenent attack on Pearl Harbor is truly felt by the viewer. The charactor portrayed by Martin Sheen as a civilian, added that extra conflict for the captain to deal with. This movie was excellently made, and the plot rivoting, especially the major twist in the end. I recommend this movice for not only for the sci-fi enthusiast, but the war movie enthusiast as well.

DVD version disappoints
Review date: 2002-08-20 Rating: 4 out of 10

The Final Countdown is one of my favourite films since I saw it back in 1980 on a flight across the Atlantic. So I was pleased to see it was available on DVD so I could blast it through my home theater. However this version didn't live up to my expectations. I guess I expected too much as I'm not sure Dolby 5.1 etc was around when the film was made and certainly the soundtrack is a bit flat. I was also disappointed with the quality of the video, it is as I would have expected if I had copied a videotape version to DVD and maybe that is what they did.

BEST MOVIE MUST SEE
Review date: 2002-03-06 Rating: 10 out of 10

What would have happened if a modern day aircraft carrier was in the Pacific ocean the day before the attack on Pearl Harbour? That is the question which plagues the officers of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier as it gets transported through a mysterious time-bending storm, back to December 6th, 1941.
This is a film filled with intrigue, suspense and action, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat till the last minute. It is a good look at a crucial part of America's history, and is an excellent documentary on the workings of a modern day aircraft carrier. A definite must-see for any plane enthusiast.
This classic time paradox story kicks off in 1980 aboard the uss nimitz, a nuclear aircraft carrier. During a shakedown cruise a mysterious sea storm descends on the giant ship and it is hurled (inexplicably) back in time to december 6 1941. Once realizing their predicament and their convinient position (just off the hawian islands, 24 hours from the devestating japanese attack on pearl harbour) they start trying to answer the unique question of "What to do?" In essence this is Top gun meets Back to the future with all the classic "what if's" of a time travel movie, but with enough action and adventure to keep most audiences entertained. I thought it was great and had a solid believable cast with a great plot twist at the end

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