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Westworld
1973 89 min United States of America PG 16+
★7.1
Adventure, Science Fiction, Western
Director: Michael Crichton
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Description
Delos is a futuristic amusement park that features themed worlds populated by human-like androids. After two patrons have a run-in with a menacing gunslinger in West World, the androids at Delos all begin to malfunction, causing havoc throughout the park.
Budget:
$1.2M
Worldwide:
$10M
Starring
Yul Brynner
Actor
Richard Benjamin
Actor
James Brolin
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1975
— Golden Scroll – Best Science Fiction Film
Key opinion
Westworld is widely recognized as a foundational sci-fi classic that pioneered the 'malfunctioning theme park' trope and influenced generations of dystopian cinema. While critics and audiences laud its innovative premise and Yul Brynner’s iconic performance, many feel the film is hampered by shallow character development and a narrative that fails to reach its full potential.
| Acting | Yul Brynner’s stoic, menacing portrayal of the Gunslinger serves as the film's most memorable and iconic element. | |
| Originality | The film’s central premise—an immersive, high-tech amusement park where fantasies turn deadly—remains highly influential and ahead of its time. | |
| Production | The integration of 1970s aesthetic tech with the Western genre creates a unique, historically significant atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | Human characters are frequently described as cardboard cutouts, lacking the depth or motivation necessary to create genuine emotional engagement. | |
| Pacing | The narrative arc is a subject of debate: some appreciate the calm, patient pacing and buildup, while others find it monotonous and lacking in sufficient spectacle. | |
| Ending | The ending is polarising, with some viewers finding it an abrupt and unrewarding conclusion to an otherwise intriguing setup. |