SYNOPSICS
Final Approach (1991) is a English movie. Eric Steven Stahl has directed this movie. James Sikking,Hector Elizondo,Madolyn Smith Osborne,Kevin McCarthy are the starring of this movie. It was released in 1991. Final Approach (1991) is considered one of the best Drama,Fantasy,Mystery,Sci-Fi,Thriller movie in India and around the world.
Col. Jason Halsey (USAF) has just had a terrible air disaster and can't remember a thing -- even his name. Now he must go head-to-head with the psychiatrist Dr. Gottlieb as his only chance to recover his memory. Col. Halsey is a stealth fighter test pilot in the highly classified project Black Magic. Is Dr. Gottlieb a helping professional or is he a counter-intelligence agent sent to debrief Halsey? This movie draws considerable footage from the Lockheed Corp. documentary "Blackbird: The Movie" for its background material on the SR-71 spy plane.
Final Approach (1991) Reviews
This highly unusual film rewards the attentive viewer
If you're looking for a bit of light entertainment, forget it. I saw this film when it first came to video and it blew my mind. It's major selling point at the time was that it was the first film with Digital sound. The sound is amazing but is an infrequent part of what is mainly just two guys sitting in a room talking to each other. The acting is excellent and the dialogue is highly unusual in that throughout the film your perception of what the characters are actually talking about changes. By the end, if you've been paying attention, you're head will be mangled. An amazing film, thoroughly recommended for those tired of watching the usual big budget, action packed and totally mindless blockbusters.
Absolutely brilliant!!
This is a virtually unknown gem of a movie - thought-provoking, challenging, amusing and beautiful - what more could you want. The only serious problem with it is the lack of a release on DVD where the excellent soundtrack could really be made to shine. Definitely not for those who have to be hand-held through a plot - this is a film that rewards repeat viewings. It's rich script and subtle performances keep it fresh and give you a little extra to spot each time round. Films don't get much better than this :)
Intriguing & thought provoking film with neat twist at end.
I actually rented this film just one lunchtime, to watch later that night, but when I put the film on to check it's quality, I ended up watching it all the way through to the end! In fact, I ended up with quite a shock when the ending came, because I thought I'd figured the plot out but was, in fact, way off line. Great acting by two fine actors, (Sikking & Elizondo, who is one of my favourite actors). OK, as far as sets go it could have been a stage play, but how would you show the events leading up to the air crash, and also Halsey's (Sikking) past life. The digital sound is superb and can give you quite a jolt at times as the sound FX are a good deal more dynamic than the dialogue. Some great low thumps from a good sub-woofer all the way through the film. The twist at the end is beautifully handled, and those people who got bored with this film really should watch it for the consciousness that it awakens in you. Maybe that's the way it really is, know one knows, but if it's someone like Hector Elizondo doing the 'remembering' bit, then I for one would be quite happy, as his 'shrink' technique was superb. Don't knock this little film, after all, everybody knocked Blade Runner and now it's a cult classic.
This movie is near perfect and a classic in my books.
Uhh...my summary should suffice...but for those of you that need more...this movie is well written and directed...the acting is excellent...it was one of the first fully digitally mastered movies so they went a little heavy on sound effects but it's still cool...it's witty...intelligent(unlike some of the people that left negative reviews of this movie)...the suspense and mystery builds wickedly right up to the end...best of all it is quite original(a rare treat)...and well you just have to see it for yourself.
stunning, intelligent, a masterwork
Anyone who calls this film "boring" or "a disappointment" is merely indicating their lack of intelligence and ability to work with a film. If you want the kind of movie where you leave your brain at home and stuff your face with popcorn then go rent any one of a million sh*t hollywood blockbusters, this film is poignant, touching and clever, with a brilliant script (perfectly executed by the two main characters) and a stunning soundtrack. Every frame is beautifully lit, framed and designed. My only complaint is that it doesn't seem to be slated for a DVD release, which would give the viewer the ultimate aural experience intended in the original release. If you want to know what it's about, i can only sum up with the words of Dr.Peterson....."...it's about life" Breathtaking!