This is a typical story with isolated son comes back after tragedy that he blames himself for, can't get along with father, and they all end up on a trip together where disaster strikes, forcing them to work together and put the past behind in order to survive.
The redeeming parts are scenes of Navy F-4 Phantoms launching from the USS Ranger and several scenes of the Phantoms flying and aerial shots of Ranger at sea. Since most are more familiar with F-14s on carriers (Top Gun (1986), The Final Countdown (1980)), seeing the old McDonnell F-4 Phantoms is a treat for aircraft buffs.
Still, if you have a Saturday afternoon and are rained in, it passes the time well enough.
The redeeming parts are scenes of Navy F-4 Phantoms launching from the USS Ranger and several scenes of the Phantoms flying and aerial shots of Ranger at sea. Since most are more familiar with F-14s on carriers (Top Gun (1986), The Final Countdown (1980)), seeing the old McDonnell F-4 Phantoms is a treat for aircraft buffs.
Still, if you have a Saturday afternoon and are rained in, it passes the time well enough.