The Last Flight of Noah's Ark
The Last Flight of Noah's Ark

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The Last Flight of Noah's Ark

1980
Movie
97 min
English

The only chance to escape a desert island is to convert the plane carrying many different animals into a boat.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Google Users67%
Director: Charles JarrottGenres: Adventure, Family, Comedy

Plot Summary

A washed-up pilot and his ex-wife are tasked with transporting a group of military personnel and a collection of rare animals to a remote island. Along the way, they encounter numerous challenges, including a storm and a loss of communication, forcing them to rely on their wits and the help of the pilot's son to survive.

Critical Reception

The Last Flight of Noah's Ark was met with a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences. While its family-friendly adventure elements and the performances of its cast were sometimes cited as positives, many found the plot to be predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss. It is often remembered as a less successful Disney live-action film from the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its adventurous spirit and the bond between the characters.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and occasional tonal inconsistencies.

  • Seen as a passable family film but lacking the magic of Disney's more memorable efforts.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an entertaining adventure suitable for families, appreciating the animal elements and the performances. However, some viewers felt the story was a bit too simplistic and predictable, and that it didn't quite live up to the standards of other Disney productions.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Hawaii, with many of the animal scenes utilizing the islands' natural beauty and some cleverly staged effects.

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r96sk

<em>'The Last Flight of Noah's Ark'</em> is average. One of the reasons for that is the lacklustre plot, which is one we've practically already seen before from Disney in years prior - like 1960's <em>'Swiss Family Robinson'</em> and 196...