The Final Countdown Whilst watching this, film. A 1980, time slip story. In the manner of a Conneticut Yankee, at King Arthurs court, or Life on Mars, whose return I await eagerly. I wondered what would have happened, if George Lucas, had a car crash. This film instead, had been given a bigger budget, and a re write. Ending with Tomcats, flying off to engage Zeros The film is not bad, its got some decent acting. Kirk Douglas, and a very young looking Martin Sheen. It features, Lloyd from Troma, starring in his only Hollywood role. So, the USN Nimitz is sent back in time, through a storm, as we remember from island in the sea of time, and explored in weapons of choice. Back to 1941, To be honest I feel the film is a bit of a tease. In the end the storm turns up again, and nothing happens. Yes crew men die, yes a Japanese patrol is lost, but so what. For a BSG fan, its a good portrayal of life on a Aircraft carrier. How it really is, interesting to see the use of TV on the ship. The ship
