The Concorde... Airport '79
Aviation disaster-prone Joe Patroni must contend with nuclear missiles, the French Air Force and the threat of the plane splitting in two over the Alps.
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Plot Summary
A supersonic Concorde jet faces a series of near-disasters during a transatlantic flight, including a mid-air collision threat, bomb sabotage, and a desperate landing attempt. The film follows the passengers and crew as they battle these escalating crises, all while a suspicious investigation unfolds on the ground into the potential cause of the sabotage.
Critical Reception
The film was a critical and commercial disappointment, widely panned for its implausible plot, dated special effects, and melodramatic tone. It is often considered the weakest entry in the 'Airport' disaster film franchise.
What Reviewers Say
- Widely regarded as a poorly conceived and executed disaster film.
- Criticized for its over-the-top melodrama and unbelievable scenarios.
- Seen as a significant step down from earlier films in the Airport series.
Google audience: Audience reception was largely negative, with many viewers finding the film to be campy and unengaging, lacking the suspense and appeal of its predecessors.
Fun Fact
Despite its critical failure, 'The Concorde... Airport '79' was the last film released by Universal Pictures in the 'Airport' series, which began with the highly successful 'Airport' in 1970.
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