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Final Destination

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Alex Browning (Devon Sawa), is embarking on a trip to Paris. Alex experiences a premonition -- he sees the plane explode moments after leaving the ground. Alex insists that everyone get off the plane and 7 people including Alex, are forced to disembark. All watch as the plane actually explodes in a fireball. He and the other survivors have briefly cheated death, but will not be able to evade their fate for very long. One by one, these fugitives from fate fall victim to the grim reaper.
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Despite a panel of X-Files' alums at the helm and a promising premise, flighty performances and poor execution keep Final Destination from ever taking off.

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Fiona Sturges Independent (UK) May 22
3/5
It's predictable but exciting stuff. Go to Full Review Todd Camp Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com May 22
2.5/5
Wong and Morgan actually scare up quite a few surprises, even if the territory is all too familiar. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian May 22
Final Destination is pure shlock, pure and simple. But it's unadulterated, unashamed, and delivered with a certain hard-ball intensity. Go to Full Review Justin Brown Medium Popcorn Oct 22
3/5
While it is a unique idea with some really cool deaths, some of the performances were so bad and the plot at times felt aimless. It's still a fun watch though! Go to Full Review Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn Oct 22
4/5
This is a very effective horror film that started a new franchise. Despite some mixed performances, I still enjoy this surprisingly grounded and entertaining horror movie. Go to Full Review Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk Sep 23
7/10
Final Destination removes all the clutter, and just focuses on delivering elaborate and ridiculous deaths. Sure it throws in some explanation and rules for why it is happening, but that is all window dressing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Henry Alex Oct 17 So many great memories! See more Xane B. @xabobinchuck Dec 9 They executed their unseen killer really well. As well as them never really being able to escape death. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 19 One of my favorite horror movies. Funny that Stiffler is in this! See more Madam D Nov 17 3 1/4 stars. The premise is quite interesting. It assumes that each person has to die at a certain time & if they don't, death just comes a bit later. Never enjoy young adult themes, but this kept me watching. Did enjoy trying to guess the Rube Goldburg machines that killed them. See more Keriel N Nov 16 This movie would been take lot of effort as much! See more Keith B B @Okbullard Nov 13 Whoa this was one of the dumbest films I've seen in a long time. Most of the death scenes were completely ridiculous, particularly the last 3. Don't bother with this tripe. See more Read all reviews
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James Wong

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Devon Sawa

Alex Browning

Ali Larter

Clear Rivers

Kerr Smith

Carter Horton

Kristen Cloke

Valerie Lewton

Daniel Roebuck

Agent Weine

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Kerr Smith as Carter Horton in "Final Destination." Kristen Cloke as Valerie Lewton in "Final Destination." (L-R) Devon Sawa as Alex Browning, Ali Larter as Clear Rivers, Chad E. Donella as Tod Waggner and Tony Todd as Bludworth in "Final Destination." Devon Sawa as Alex Browning in "Final Destination." (L-R) Ali Larter as Clear Rivers, Devon Sawa as Alex Browning and Kerr Smith as Carter Horton in "Final Destination." Kerr Smith as Carter Horton in "Final Destination." Seann William Scott as Billy Hitchcock in "Final Destination." On the set of "Final Destination." Ali Larter as Clear Rivers in "Final Destination." View more photos

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Synopsis Alex Browning (Devon Sawa), is embarking on a trip to Paris. Alex experiences a premonition -- he sees the plane explode moments after leaving the ground. Alex insists that everyone get off the plane and 7 people including Alex, are forced to disembark. All watch as the plane actually explodes in a fireball. He and the other survivors have briefly cheated death, but will not be able to evade their fate for very long. One by one, these fugitives from fate fall victim to the grim reaper.
Director
James Wong
Producer
Glen Morgan, Craig Perry, Warren Zide
Screenwriter
Jeffrey Reddick
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Zide-Perry Productions, Hard Eight Pictures
Rating
R (Terror|Language|Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 17, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 26, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$53.3M
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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