An artificial island in the Atlantic functions as an aerodrome. A sabotage attempt is thwarted by a renowned aviator's intervention, securing the island's safety.
So, is it worth your time? If you have a thing for pre-war industrial design and movies where people stand around looking very serious in leather jackets, sure. Give it a go. But if you need snappy dialogue or, you know, things that move faster than a glacier, you’ll probably want to bail after twenty minutes. It’s def...
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"So, is it worth your time? If you have a thing for pre-war industrial design and movies where people stand around looking very serious in leather jackets, sure. Give it a go. But if you need snappy dialogue or, you know, things that move faster than a glacier, you’ll probably want to bail after twenty minutes. It’s definitely not for the modern popcorn crowd. The whole thing centers on this artificial island, I.F.1. It’s meant to be a refueling station, but it feels like a giant, rusty boat anc..."
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