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Annette · 15th March 2001, 02:39 PM

This film is about a world of robots created for a place where people can join in the fun of being whatever they want to be. Eg:- cowboys, King Henry VIII etc.

I saw this film as a young child and have to admit it gave me the creeps.

Yul Brynner was brilliant as the robot who would not die. You had to feel sorry for the person who was on the receiving end of his wrath.

I saw it again not so long ago. The hairs on the back of my neck still stood on end coming towards the end of the film. So I believe it has stood the test of time.

Annette.

Dave · 24th March 2001, 10:45 AM

Westworld (1973) 89 Minutes.

http://uk.imdb.com/Title?0070909

Written and Directed by Michael Crichton.

In a holiday amusement park of the future, which recreates periods of the past, a wild-western badman robot (Yul Brynner) goes berserk and runs amok through the different zones of the park, whilst relentlessly attacking two visitors (Richard Benjamin and James Brolin). Unusual and amusing, a sort of early 'Jurassic Park'. The gunslinger has also been compared to an early 'Terminator'. Some memorable moments and an exciting pace.

There had to be a sequel too far, of course: Futureworld (1976)

http://uk.imdb.com/Title?0074559

Annette · 24th March 2001, 12:50 PM

Can't remember 'Futureworld'. I'm sure it wasn't as good as Westworld.

Annette.

Dave · 15th March 2002, 11:26 AM

No 'Futureworld' was a typically poor sequel.

Annette · 15th March 2002, 02:40 PM

I'm glad I didn't watch it then.

Gosh a year since someone has posted on this thread.

annette

Dave · 16th March 2002, 01:56 AM

But there is going to be a new film, see the other thread that I started at the same time as that last post!

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Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,429	Where nothing can possibly go worngg... Westworld (1973) 89 Minutes. http://uk.imdb.com/Title?0070909 Written and Directed by Michael Crichton. In a holiday amusement park of the future, which recreates periods of the past, a wild-western badman robot (Yul Brynner) goes berserk and runs amok through the different zones of the park, whilst relentlessly attacking two visitors (Richard Benjamin and James Brolin). Unusual and amusing, a sort of early 'Jurassic Park'. The gunslinger has also been compared to an early 'Terminator'. Some memorable moments and an exciting pace. There had to be a sequel too far, of course: Futureworld (1976) http://uk.imdb.com/Title?0074559

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15th March 2001, 02:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Annette This is Star - my honey!! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: West Midlands Posts: 5,944	This film is about a world of robots created for a place where people can join in the fun of being whatever they want to be. Eg:- cowboys, King Henry VIII etc. I saw this film as a young child and have to admit it gave me the creeps. Yul Brynner was brilliant as the robot who would not die. You had to feel sorry for the person who was on the receiving end of his wrath. I saw it again not so long ago. The hairs on the back of my neck still stood on end coming towards the end of the film. So I believe it has stood the test of time. Annette.

24th March 2001, 12:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Annette This is Star - my honey!! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: West Midlands Posts: 5,944	Can't remember 'Futureworld'. I'm sure it wasn't as good as Westworld. Annette.

15th March 2002, 11:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,429	No 'Futureworld' was a typically poor sequel.

15th March 2002, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Annette This is Star - my honey!! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: West Midlands Posts: 5,944	I'm glad I didn't watch it then. Gosh a year since someone has posted on this thread. annette

16th March 2002, 01:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,429	But there is going to be a new film, see the other thread that I started at the same time as that last post!