A lawyer and businessman (Richard Benjamin and James Brolin) take a dream holiday to the newly opened technological paradise Westworld, a resort offering its visitors all the thrills, but none of the dangers, of the old Wild West, which is recreated by supposedly harmless robots. However, when one of the computerized gunslingers (Yul Brynner) malfunctions, the two city slickers find themselves in a battle for their lives. Directorial debut of ‘Jurassic Park’ author, Michael Crichton.
Critic Reviews for Westworld
- “Combines solid entertainment, chilling topicality, and superbly intelligent serio-comic story values.” – Variety , Top Critic
- “[Michael Crichton] makes a creditable debut as a film director.” – New York Times , Top
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- " Some cheesy moments (is there a '70s movie that escaped them?) date the film, but Westworld is a fun futuristic thriller. " – James Plath , Family Home Theater