Ambitious sequel to R-rated ’70s sci-fi thriller is the ultimate dystopian destination
Author: Robert Skuch Published
1976 future world This is a movie that was eaten alive by critics, and one that I secretly loved. This is crazy, if I had to compare it to anything more modern while still dating myself it would be 1994 The Simpsons Episode “Itchy Land”. In that iconic episode, animatronic robots go on a rampage wielding axes, which isn’t too far off from what happens in the movie. future world. What’s the misfortune future worldStill, this is an extremely serious film, although there are plenty of opportunities for laughs.
I won’t continue to complain future world Because it’s obviously a thriller, but it’s not a comedy. I just wanted to point out that adding a little levity to the premise might have helped its popularity. Currently, the film’s score on Rotten Tomatoes is 31%, which feels a bit harsh. There are a lot of great visuals in there future worldI tend to think of it as an atmospheric piece, but I also understand why its thematic flaws kept it from leaving a lasting impression on the broader sci-fi community.
Not everything in the future world is as it seems
As a direct sequel to the critically acclaimed film westworld (1973), future world The story takes place two years after the events of the previous game. After the disaster at Epcot’s Westworld amusement park, Delos prepares to reopen under a new brand, and they’re eager to give the media a tour. Four new parks were introduced: Spa World, Medieval World, Roman World and Epcot, and a reported $1.5 billion has been invested in the project to make it all possible.
When reporters Chuck Browning (Peter Fonda) and Tracy Ballard (Bryce Danner) are assigned to explore the park and document their findings, they jump at the chance, completely unaware of the sinister truth lurking beneath the surface. They choose to explore the world ahead, exploiting what most journalists would consider career-defining scoops. The park is run entirely by robots, with a command center that operates with NASA-level computing and coordination.
The problem is that what initially seemed like a perfect operation slowly started to go wrong. Beneath the park’s obsessive attention to detail, more disturbing activity is taking place behind the scenes. While the public is distracted by sex robots and life-size Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots attractions, world leaders are quietly being cloned, with their human counterparts being eliminated in the process.
Chuck and Tracy soon realize that danger lurks around every corner, but they already know too much about the inner workings of the park to simply walk away and report what they find. Two reporters find an ally in a mechanic named Harry (Stuart Margolin) as they try to uncover what’s going on behind closed doors at Epcot. The real tension comes from whether they can find a way to leave this cold, calculating environment alive.
Great visuals around every corner
i am attracted future world Almost entirely for its visual effect. The robotics alone are worth revisiting on a rainy day, especially since the movie captures that uncanny valley feeling that I couldn’t stand. The storytelling often feels like a cheap Westworld knock-off, but that’s no surprise. westworld By most standards this is a superior film, but future world Still a joy to watch. Peter Fonda and Bryce Danner do their best with the script, and their sense of urgency is never felt when their characters stumble upon a vast conspiracy during what’s supposed to be a routine press tour.
Although I don’t agree future world Evaluated strictly, it’s easily the weaker entry in the Westworld series. That said, it’s far from charmless. If you’re in the mood to watch some robots go haywire, I’d recommend it based on the atmosphere alone. If that’s what you’re looking for, you’ll probably have a great time here.
future world It’s currently streaming for free on Tubi.
