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Kirk Douglas (Actor), Martin Sheen (Actor), Don Taylor (Director) Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over Format: DVD
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  • Actors: Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino, Ron O'Neal
  • Directors: Don Taylor
  • Format: DVD-Video, PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Icon
  • DVD Release Date: 13 July 2015
  • Run Time: 98 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (130 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00XY6WCPS
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12,127 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)

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Sci-fi thriller in which a 1980s warship is transported back to the Second World War. In 1980, the US Navy's most powerful warship, the USS Nimitz, is caught in a storm during routine manoeuvres in the Pacific. Enveloped by a strange green light, the ship passes through a vortex and when it emerges, the crew finds that all communication has been cut off. When Captain Matthew Yelland (Kirk Douglas) sends out a patrol, his F-14 pilots are shocked to encounter vintage Japanese warplanes. To their surprise, they discover that they have somehow been transported back in time to 6th December 1941: the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. As captain of a technologically superior craft, should Captain Yelland fulfill his duty to protect the United States and foil the impending attack - or let history run its course?

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With a tantalising "what-if?" scenario and a respectable cast of Hollywood veterans, The Final Countdown plays like a grand-scale episode of The Twilight Zone. It's really no more than that, and time-travel movies have grown far more sophisticated since this popular 1980 release, but there's still some life remaining in the movie's basic premise: what if a modern-era navy aircraft carrier--in this case the real-life nuclear-powered USS Nimitz--was caught in an anomalous storm and thrust 40 years backwards in time to the eve of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor? Will the ship's commander (Kirk Douglas) interfere with history? Will the visiting systems analyst (Martin Sheen) convince him not to? Will a rescued senator from 1941 (Charles Durning) play an unexpected role in the future of American politics?

Veteran TV director Don Taylor doesn't do much with the ideas posed by this potentially intriguing plot; he seems more interested in satisfying aviation buffs with loving footage of F-14 "Jolly Roger" fighter jets, made possible by the navy's generous cooperation. That makes The Final Countdown a better navy film than a fully fledged time-travel fantasy, but there's a nice little twist at the end, and the plot holes are easy to ignore. James Cameron would've done it better, but this popcorn thriller makes an enjoyable double bill with The Philadelphia Experiment. --Jeff Shannon --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 starsfinal review
By Mr. Rm Cook on 7 May 2010
Format: Blu-ray Verified Purchase
I love this movie anyway. Enjoyed watching it on Blueray so much. Had to buy this import. Much better than the cheap version we have hear and its region free. I highly recommend you purchase this movie, a brilliant time travel story. 5 stars!
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Fun
By England on 9 July 2007
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US Navy F14s fighting Japanese Zeros just before Pearl Harbour. Survivors picked out of the water by 1980s helicopters. This film is a joy to watch. Filmed on board the USS Nimitz.
When they discover the Japanese fleet approaching Pearl Harbour one of the US Navy officers says to Capt Kirk Douglas 'shall we take it out sir?' One modern day warship against the whole Jap fleet. Great fun.

UPDATE I've just purchased the Final Countdown on blu ray and the picture quality is excellent. Some of the indoor scenes are slightly out of focus round the edges. I don't think it's the blu ray's fault. It seems to highlight the depth of field. However the outside scenes are amazing! The clarity and colour are so much better than the DVD. Well worth it.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExceptionally Good Sci-Fi Movie
By johnboy on 8 Oct. 2012
Format: Blu-ray Verified Purchase
I first saw this movie on TV in the late 1980's. I purchased the pre-recorded VHS version of this film, then the standard DVD a couple of years ago and was very impressed with the picture quality.
This USA sourced Blu-Ray region free product is scintillating both in picture and audio quality.
Bearing in mind that this film was made in 1980, the quality is remarkably good.
In addition, the 'extras' give significant insight into what went on during the making of the film and have added to the enjoyment.
If you are into time travel sci fi movies and you've got a Blu Ray player with, preferably, a surround sound system, you will definitely be impressed with this movie.
Well worth the near £20 cost. Top marks again, Amazon, for the prompt delivery.
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5.0 out of 5 starsCould It Really Happen
By Paul on 19 Sept. 2015
Format: Blu-ray Verified Purchase
An Ingenious Time Travel Movie from 1980 The Final Countdown stars Hollywood Legend Kirk Douglas. it plays on The old Theme What if we could go back in time and change History That is the Question as a Military aircraft carrier is Thrown back in time on The eve of The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour Dec 6th 1941. The aircraft carrier armed with Today's sophisticated weapons and Technology poses The Question should They attack The real star of The Movie is The aircraft carrier U.S.S Nimitz on which The movie was actually filmed. The Final Countdown as only ever been released on a low budget DVD in The past so This Blu ray release is most welcome coupled with Trailers TV spots an audio commentary for The movie a feature on The making of The movie and an interesting feature on The pilots who actually flew The many planes we get to see in The movie This is one release They have pulled out all The stops for. often overlooked amist The Blockbuster Movies That came out During The Decade The Final Countdown is a lost Gem and Yes The ending Will leave a lump in your Throat. Ingenious Thought Provoking Could It Really Happen ?
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5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome cult movie
By Thor Laage-Petersen Poulsen on 19 Sept. 2013
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This is not just a great movie with great actors, it also plays with your imagination by dealing with a very interesting "what if?" situation. It is of course science fiction and must be viewed as such, but even those who do not usually watch that kind of movies will find this highly intriguing. And of course, if you love fast jets... There are so many awesome scenes from the hangar deck and mid-air, the F-14 Tomcat was the state of the art combat jet of the 80'ies... Plane lovers: This is mandatory!!! :-)
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4.0 out of 5 stars"Who are you people?"
By Bernie VINE VOICE on 12 July 2005
Format: DVD
What would have happened if an aircraft carrier of today (1980) went back in time to the Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941? Kirk Douglas (along with a great cast of actors) finds out when a storm (unlike any he has ever seen) transports him back there.
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.
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4.0 out of 5 starspast and furious
By lycidas on 8 Sept. 2011
Format: DVD
I enjoyed the concept which appears to be the reverse situation of 'The Philadelphia Experiment' where two World War 2 sailors find themselves in the future. That film I would not recommend. It has no stars and the acting is atrocious. 'Final Countdown' has good stars (I'm a fan of Kathy Ross), a plot of 'Catch 22' dimensions and some wonderfully stirring music. Kirk Douglas who had long earlier reached his sell-by date is upstaged by James Farentino and Martin Sheen. The only thing which irritated me was the dog who was more obnoxious than the Japanese. I would have been happier if 'Muttley' had been blown up with the yacht.
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3.0 out of 5 starsSeen a lot worse
By S J Buck TOP 500 REVIEWER on 12 Oct. 2007
Format: DVD
Nearer 4 stars for me. This is a fine piece of entertainment that doesn't overstay its welcome (running time = 98 minutes). I've always been a sucker for time travel stories and this is pretty good.

This has a good cast, including Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen and Katherine Ross. The story is incredibly unlikely but somehow it works and the ending was a complete surprise to me. Unlike one of the previous reviewers I didn't find the acting/script that bad.

OK so I wouldn't buy it at new release prices but at the right price (i.e. cheap) its worth getting and my feeling is that I'm going to enjoy it more when I watch it again.
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