Slatch371 — 6 years ago(March 10, 2020 03:15 PM)

While reviewing pictures of the planet Jupiter, astronomer Jennifer Dreiser (Joanna Miles) discovers a new comet streaking through space. The joy of finding the comet is short-lived, however, when it is determined that it may hit the Earth in just eight days. Dreiser is summoned to see the President (Andrew Duggan) at his vacation home, along with a number of other experts, to discuss the situation. Astronomer Jason Voight (Richard Crenna), a specialist in near-Earth objects, shocks the group by telling them that the comet will hit within 50 miles of Phoenix.
Here is my review from IMDB, back in 2011.
Still Appealing 33 years later.
December 2011
What are the odds of a comet traveling millions of miles through space making a direct hit on Phoenix Arizona? Merlin Olson saves the day by hiding out in a sleeping bag!
I first watched this movie when I was about 8 or 9 years old. I learned to never leave home without a sleeping bag.
Campy and a bit sleepy. Classic 70's doomsday appeal.
Overall good acting and a healthy number of Hollywood stars.
Special effects were decent for a made for TV movie and to some extent holds up today.
I highly recommend this movie, good 70's film.
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