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To: FlingWingFlyer
I liked this movie. Of course, anytime the critics rave about a film, I never bother watching it. It the artsy-fartsy, tea and croissant crowd love it, it’s usually crap.

I have agreed with you about that my entire life.
But I first saw this film unintentionally, by accident.

Remember double features?
By way of background, I am a lifelong fan of science fiction novels generally, with a special fascination with the 'time travel' theme. That year a film arrived that was 'must see' for me--- not this one --- The Final Countdown. To my surprise, it was a double bill day and the other film was--- You guessed it.

Twenty Five years later, my wife and I actually visited the Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island, a fascinating place even had the film never existed, not on SIT weekend. It was a memorable trip for me and that hotel is awesome. Worth the trip for that alone.

63 posted on 11/15/2013 5:39:33 PM PST by publius911 ( At least Nixon had the good grace to resign!)
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To: publius911

I love The Final Countdown too! Great movie, IMHO. Great soundtrack too.


68 posted on 11/15/2013 5:55:44 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Repeal ObamaScam NOW!!!)
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To: publius911

Then you have read Diana Gabaldon’ Outlander series?

http://www.dianagabaldon.com/other-projects/movies-mini-series-and-musicals/minifaq/


69 posted on 11/15/2013 5:57:29 PM PST by pugmama
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