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The Concorde - Airport '79 (1979)

Rate: 4
Viewed: 8/08

8/08: The Concorde - Airport '79 isn't as bad as the critics claim, and I've enjoyed some parts when the disaster struck which can be exciting.

It has a few laughs here and there. There are several nice performances from the D-list cast, but the plot is stupid. After what happened with the Concorde the first time, I'm surprised it was allowed back in the air the next day after a quick inspection. Even more so is the lack of fear among the passengers as they return to the same plane for another trip, flying from Paris to Moscow. I guess it's another car drive to them.

Having the distinction of being the only actor to appear in all four films of the Airport franchise, George Kennedy now has the most screen time ever. Alain Delon does well working with him. Susan Blakely is wooden as Maggie Whelan who's been "whatever" much of the time. Robert Wagner doesn't get enough respect as the villain. Maybe he should've yelled, "Dammit, I am Robert Wagner!"

All in all, The Concorde - Airport '79 is an okay entry for the Airport franchise.

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