Westworld

PG

Released Nov 21, 1973

1 hr. 28 min.

Sci-Fi

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Westworld is a futuristic theme park where paying guests can pretend to be gunslingers in an artificial Wild West populated by androids. After paying a sizable entrance fee, Blane (James Brolin) and Martin (Richard Benjamin) are determined to unwind by hitting the saloons and shooting off their guns. But when the system goes haywire and Blane is killed in a duel with a robotic gunslinger (Yul Brynner), Martin's escapist fantasy suddenly takes on a grim reality.

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Critics Consensus

Yul Brynner gives a memorable performance as a robotic cowboy in this amusing sci-fi/western hybrid.

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Sarfaraz A

Starring Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, Anne Randall, and James Brolin, This science-fiction western film is about a fantasy amusement park where customers who pay are taken on a trip of adventure and thrill. The amusement park features both Roman and Western choreography, based on the guest's preferences. In this world, visitors are referred to as guests, and they can engage with humanoids by killing or beating them, having sex with them, or engaging in other activities without causing harm to themselves. All of them are managed and monitored from a central location where technicians, engineers, and scientists assess their actions and changes. However, owing to a malfunction, numerous robots go unregulated and start attacking guests. One of the humanoids is ruthless gunslinger Yul Brynner. The film begins entertainingly, with main actors discussing the adventure they would embark on while being taken to the amusement park. It was nice that Yul agreed to to this minimal role, in which he had a few dialogues but more action to do.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/21/24

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Joel H

I remember seeing pieces of Westworld as a kid, but I don't know if I actually sat down and watched the entire movie start to finish until now. I've always been fascinated by the concept of this story, and I think Michael Crichton did a good job of writing the screenplay and directing this film (in his directorial debut). However, I do feel like there was some unfulfilled potential left on the table. And even with its short runtime, this movie tends to dwell on some scenes a little too long. Nevertheless, Westworld is still a solid sci-fi thriller with a very menacing Yul Brynner at the forefront.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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Jonathan X

Yul Brynner was fantastic as a robot,great film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/23/23

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Kliff H

Must have been a big techno threat back in 73. Crichtons futuristic story set to life, a true embrace of the vivid boundless imagination. Also provides the scary borders of what machines and technology WILL cross in the future. Thought provoking as it is genious.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Silver S

That was absolutely horrible

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/19/22

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DeafStrong m

Yul Brynner played this movie on on sci-fi set for first time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/22

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Michael Crichton

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Yul Brynner

Robot Gunslinger

Richard Benjamin

Peter Martin

James Brolin

John Blane

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Pauline Kael

New Yorker

Micheal Crichton's Westworld is a moderately entertaining sci-fi film; its major disadvantage is that Crichton's ideas is -- potentially -- too ingenious for what he was able to do.

Sep 15, 2023

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Gavin Bainbridge

Empire Magazine

A sharp, far-reaching sci-fi that will be remembered for Brynner's monotone maniac and a classic premise; Westworld is a thrilling What If?

Rated: 4/5

Mar 13, 2021

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Variety

Combines solid entertainment, chilling topicality, and superbly intelligent serio-comic story values.

Jun 5, 2007

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Russell Davies

Observer (UK)

In the closing minutes, Brynner's presence comes to inspire the classic movie monster mixture of dread and pathos, while his destructive urge sounds the film's warning against unrestrained technology.

Sep 27, 2023

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Kristin Battestella

InSession Film

Though at times the potential is undercooked, the western meets SF peril provides enough food for thought.

Jul 25, 2023

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a missed opportunity that generally feels as though it should be much, much better.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 27, 2021

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Synopsis

Westworld is a futuristic theme park where paying guests can pretend to be gunslingers in an artificial Wild West populated by androids. After paying a sizable entrance fee, Blane (James Brolin) and Martin (Richard Benjamin) are determined to unwind by hitting the saloons and shooting off their guns. But when the system goes haywire and Blane is killed in a duel with a robotic gunslinger (Yul Brynner), Martin's escapist fantasy suddenly takes on a grim reality.

Director: Michael Crichton
Screenwriter: Michael Crichton
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: PG
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 1973, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 25, 2010
Sound Mix: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Scope (2.35:1)

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