Last flight of Noah’s Ark (1980)

Director: Charles Jarrott

Starring: Elliott Gould, Genevieve Bujold, Ricky Schroder

When a plane carrying various animals makes a forced landing on a desert island, the only chance to escape is to convert the plane into a boat.

This is a very typical Disney family film (the way they used to do it those days) with very few surprises. The film also can’t make up its mind if it wants to be a comedy or drama, and wants to appeal to a young or mature demographic. It would work best for a young demographic, as they are not so sensitive to predictability and a plot not taken seriously. The character actions are lackluster to say the least – especially from main character Noah (Elliott Gould). They also seem to through caution to the wind for the sake of a family adventure. Nothing here is credible. If you just want a fun adventure film for a lazy Sunday afternoon, then maybe this is your cup of tea.