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It has been several years since the disaster at the Delos resort (events of "Westworld"), and Delos is ready to reopen, replacing Westworld with the new "Futureworld," which is getting rave reviews. However, one of Delos's most famous critics, reporter Chuck Browning, is still not convinced that Delos has cleaned up its act, especially after an informant with inside information about Delos is murdered. Chuck teams up with fellow reporter Tracy Ballard and goes to Delos to find out why his source was killed. What they discover is beyond any of their imaginations
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Thomas Smith
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well having seen the excellent Westworld, I took the plunge and purchased the sequel - Futureworld.
Cynically, I could have guessed that this film has little to do with the original, and I would be right.
Futureworld features out of control robots as does Westworld, but here the comparison ends.
The film itself takes a good twenty minutes to get going, and once it does there is some plot to keep you watching.
The main characters are not a patch on those in Westworld however, and really this is one of it's main problems. They appear to be acting, and are not natural. Some of the lines are cringe making and as the other reviewer has pointed out here, Yul Brynner does not star in the movie at all - hence the box image of the DVD is misleading.
Now there is a good 'twist' at the end which I shall let you find out about yourself, however it is wasted due the very last scene - it being so bad, I thought it was a joke! It's as if the director packed his/her bangs and left the set, worn out - which to be honest is how you will feel after watching.
Only buy the movie if you appreciate it is not going to match Westworld in any way. There is little action, and the plot is going nowhere fast in terms of being dynamic and challenging.
The ideas are fine, some indeed are quite original - yet the execution of the idea, is a nightmare.
A great shame.
Cynically, I could have guessed that this film has little to do with the original, and I would be right.
Futureworld features out of control robots as does Westworld, but here the comparison ends.
The film itself takes a good twenty minutes to get going, and once it does there is some plot to keep you watching.
The main characters are not a patch on those in Westworld however, and really this is one of it's main problems. They appear to be acting, and are not natural. Some of the lines are cringe making and as the other reviewer has pointed out here, Yul Brynner does not star in the movie at all - hence the box image of the DVD is misleading.
Now there is a good 'twist' at the end which I shall let you find out about yourself, however it is wasted due the very last scene - it being so bad, I thought it was a joke! It's as if the director packed his/her bangs and left the set, worn out - which to be honest is how you will feel after watching.
Only buy the movie if you appreciate it is not going to match Westworld in any way. There is little action, and the plot is going nowhere fast in terms of being dynamic and challenging.
The ideas are fine, some indeed are quite original - yet the execution of the idea, is a nightmare.
A great shame.
45 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
You can see from my title, why I like this movie. I was one of the extras. I can be seen sitting at a console as Blythe Danner (Gwyneth Paltrow's mother) enters the dream machine. Several closeups of hands turning dials are also me.
Being part of the film's making, it was interesting to see how they created storylines that they did not use. I actually had a line in the movie, which was cut out when they dropped that plotline.
Most of the movie was shot at NASA'a Johnson Space Center in Houston. I worked there during the Apollo moon missions, so I was familiar with some of the equipment. The very large building where they do weightless walking (not real) was done in the extremely large vacumn chamber. It is an impressive sight in real life.
Just getting a chance to look behind the scenes at NASA is not a good reason to watch this movie. Futureworld is the sequel to Westworld. It's one line summary is: "Futureworld - where you can't tell the robots from the machines - even when you look in the mirror!" If you enjoyed Westworld, you will probably like Futureworld. However, one need not have seen Westworld to enjoy Futureworld, or to follow its plot.
The basic plot takes over from where Westworld left off. Several years have passed since the disaster of Westworld, when the robots malfunctions and began killing the guests. Now, the owners have decided to engage in a great conspiracy. They will replace world leaders and business execs with look alike robots. This time the robots are more lifelike and will have real memories from the people the mimic. When all of the replacements are in place, the Futureworld owners will slowly take over the world.
Two reporters (Peter Fonda & Blythe Danner) have heard some rumors of "something amiss" from another reporter who has disappeared. Most of the movie is how they try to discover what is really going on at Futureworld.
The special effects were good for the time. The acting is good. The overall movie makes for an interesting break from reality. Yul Brenner is back for a small part in the movie, but he is not a main character. The movie will be more appealing to Sci-fi fans. There is also some romance in the movie.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Waited quite awhile for the movie to come out on proper DVD. Needless to say, I like this movie - a follow-up to WESTWORLD. Just talk about the DVD.
Image is kind of soft (so are many old movies shot on film!) throughout, probably just as good as my laser disc copy. The most important is - this DVD is in ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN, which is an improvement! Sound is in duo channels MONO.
Go get it if you like this movie! Certainly the best version you could get at this moment. There is no news of any US Region 1 release.
Image is kind of soft (so are many old movies shot on film!) throughout, probably just as good as my laser disc copy. The most important is - this DVD is in ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN, which is an improvement! Sound is in duo channels MONO.
Go get it if you like this movie! Certainly the best version you could get at this moment. There is no news of any US Region 1 release.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not As Good as the First
Definitely worth watching but this sequel is not as good as Westworld. Some great touches such as Yul Brynner's cameo but did not keep me as riveted as the first. Read more
Published 2 days ago by S. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
great dvd
loved this dvd glad to get it great action especially yul bryner what a hunk got get this dvd well watching
Published 3 months ago by miss susan rodger
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice follow up to Westworld
Several years after the disastrous events at the Delos resorts (Westworld, Medievalworld and Romanworld) where robots ran amok slaughtering guests and employees, the resort entices... Read more
Published 14 months ago by The CinemaScope Cat
1.0 out of 5 stars
One star is actually too high a rating!
This film is the sequel to Westworld, one of my top films of all time. Disappointed beyond belief at how rubbish this is. Read more
Published on 26 April 2011 by Gadaffi Duck
2.0 out of 5 stars
A sequel that falls very short of it's orginal
Having seen the beginning of this film we already know that the Delos corporation responsible for Westworld have rebuilt their theme park. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2011 by D. Lewis
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Vacation For You !!!!
After watching west world i just had to buy this movie. this movie follows the holiday camp of delos, but it has a new holiday place to take over for the problems at westworld, and... Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2010 by Mindtrap
3.0 out of 5 stars
Romanian subtitles
Hi again,
Very happy to find movies seen in my childhood on Amazon! Still room to improve on subtitles, please! Read more
Very happy to find movies seen in my childhood on Amazon! Still room to improve on subtitles, please! Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Liviu Dan Georgescu
1.0 out of 5 stars
Shockingly Bad!!
Like most people who end up watching this film,I am a huge fan of Westworld and wondered how the story could continue into another film.
Well let me put your mind at rest. Read more
Well let me put your mind at rest. Read more
Published on 22 July 2009 by D. LAZAR
1.0 out of 5 stars
Avoid the Spanish release
I would advise people not to pick up the Spanish DVD release of Futureworld (aka Mundo Futuro) as it is cut down by about 2 1/2 minutes. Read more
Published on 10 May 2009 by Ronnie Olsson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Brief Review
In my opinion this CD was dwarfed by Westworld Westworld [DVD] [1973]. On set we are actually back to the old WestWorld setup with WestWorld now a disused set - but we still go... Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2009 by Dave English
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