![]() Figure heads Kirk Douglas (in a durably solid turn), Martin Sheen and at a lesser extent Charles Dunning give the film some stalwart class. The special effects are dated, but managed to be atmospherically eerie and moodily colourful. Also the aircraft scenes were remarkably done, and excitingly high powered. Watching the crew going through their manoeuvres was magnetically displayed. The background features at times seemed to be more interesting, than the actual story. They filmed at sea on the boat, at certain intervals. It feels, and looks authentic because it is. ![]() What was spectacularly done was the work they managed to get while filming on the actual U.S.S Nimitz. The material might not have been wholly satisfying, but technically it mainly came off with dazzling results. The final note to me, made it all the forgettable. After deciding, it suddenly changes and leaves you hanging there with what could've been. It's an anxious waiting game for the decision, and that's what its all about. The paradox brings up many interesting possibilities, and drums up unimaginable suspense. On an ethical note, the question raised is do we really have the right to change what has already happened. Too bad the film doesn't really take up that challenging stance with much aplomb, and somewhat takes an easy way out. Now the question is should they get involved, and fear changing the face of history. The story begins with a freak storm transporting a modern American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier back to 1941, just before the Japanese fleet bombed Pearl Harbour. ![]() ![]() Talk about a cop-out for an ending! Or was it? The novelty of the concept flourishes with intelligence and vision, but it felt like something you would find in an episode of "The Twilight Zone". Gladly it doesn't, however for a fantasy / Sci-fi film that's impressively ambitious, and grand in scope. Forget it because this came first, nor does it submit to cheese/silliness in what could've been a nonsensical premise. The title of the movie might be that of a super-cheesy song, with that highly catchy chorus by the band Europe in the 80s. ![]()
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