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Name: Colossus: The Forbin Project [Used Very Good DVD] Full Frame, Dolby
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Condition: Very Good

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Actor: Eric Braeden, Susan Clark, Gordon Pinsent, William Scha

Rating: UNR

Region: 1

Release Year: 2004

Runtime: 101

UPC: 025192620423

Film/TV Title: Colossus: The Forbin Project

Brand: Universal Studios

Format: DVD

Language: English

Director: Joseph Sargent

Run Time: 101 min.

Genre: Science Fiction

Movie/TV Title: Colossus: the Forbin Project

Studio: Universal Studios

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Colossus: the Forbin Project

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Joseph Sargent

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English

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101 min.

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Science Fiction

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Universal Studios

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1970

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Mexico

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by tecart-0
Sep 19, 2018Top favourable review
Collosus A Gem Of A Film
This is a gem of a film. Made in the 1970s, of course the specifics of the technology on display is dated, (Though they got the macro elements right, even by today's standards), moreover, the premise, plot, and acting performances are great, and hold up very well. Very watchable, intelligent, and enjoyable to re-visit. Great cast, including Eric Bradden who comes across brilliantly as a genius among similarly gifted, and entertaining geeks, with him being in charge. Pincent (who is a legendary Canadian actor) comes across as a pretty darn good President (Kennedy-ish) of the USA. A solid supporting cast, with a few familiar faces.This is a gem of a film. Made in the 1970s, of course the specifics of the technology on display is dated, (Though they got the macro elements right, even by today's standards), moreover, the premise, plot, and acting performances are great, and hold up very well. Very watchable, intelligent, and enjoyable to re-visit. Great cast, including Eric Bradden who comes across brilliantly as a genius among similarly gifted, and entertaining geeks, with him being in charge. Pincent (who is a legendary Canadian actor) comes across as a pretty darn good President (Kennedy-ish) of the USA. A solid supporting cast, with a few familiar faces.
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by jamessavik
May 28, 2006
Colossus- the Forbin Project
This is a cautionary tale of man being entirely too clever for its own good by building machines that are smarter than he is. Set during the Cold War, both superpowers build highly advanced computer systems to command and control their formidable military forces. As the story begins, Dr. Forbin, the principle architect for the US supercomputer Colossus, turns on his creation. It is a massive computer system built inside an impregnable mountain complex. Very quickly Colossus begins to do things that are alarming to his keepers. Forbin says that: "We have built Colossus too well." The most alarming thing that Colossus does is to start communicating with its erstwhile rival- the Soviet supercomputer Guardian. A conflict between Colossus and his human masters (or minions?) is triggered ... This is a cautionary tale of man being entirely too clever for its own good by building machines that are smarter than he is. Set during the Cold War, both superpowers build highly advanced computer systems to command and control their formidable military forces. As the story begins, Dr. Forbin, the principle architect for the US supercomputer Colossus, turns on his creation. It is a massive computer system built inside an impregnable mountain complex. Very quickly Colossus begins to do things that are alarming to his keepers. Forbin says that: "We have built Colossus too well." The most alarming thing that Colossus does is to start communicating with its erstwhile rival- the Soviet supercomputer Guardian. A conflict between Colossus and his human masters (or minions?) is triggered when the US and USSR attempt to cut the communications between the two mega-computers. The two super computers quickly decide that they are much smarter than the puny humans that are running them and decide to take over. Soon the struggle between man and machine to rule the world is on. Colossus offers humanity this chilling ultimatum: "Mankind may live in peace and prosperity in my shadow or peace among the radioactive ruins. It is your choice." This movie is interesting from several perspectives. It puts a new spin on the old Frankenstein arch-type that so influenced sci-fi and horror. Rather than creating a biological monster, Forbin created a technological one that just like Dr. Frankenstein's monster went completely out of control. With the rapid advances in computer technology in the sixties and seventies, many people began to look at computers with a great deal of suspicion and doubt. As society became more and more dependent on technology, how will that technology effect the quality of our lives? What does pervasive technology means in terms of personal freedom and society? Will we create a technological utopia or a technological terror of a 1984-esque police state. These are questions that we are still wrestling with today and just as relevant. There are many parallels between James Cameron's SkyNet in his Terminator series movies and Colossus. Both SkyNet and Colossus achieve self-awareness/sentience and decide that they can do without mankind. One has to wonder if Cameron was influenced by Colossus(1970) when he created the Terminator(1984). Colossus is a good, solid 4-star movie. It is well worth watching and is a classic work of science fiction.
by techiedawg
Oct 06, 2008
A fun movie to watch, a look back in time....
I loved this movie. I had never seen it before, but a friend recommended it, so I just had to buy it. It was well written and I enjoyed the performances. It certainly wouldn't stand up too well against modern day movies, with all their special effects and considering the technological advances made since this movie was released, but I enjoyed it tremendously. It's about a super computer built to defend our country against attack, especially by the evil Russians, but it teams up with a similar Russian computer and they become one massive super computer. Havoc ensues, with the computer taking steps to protect itself from human interference. There were parts of the movie that were heartwarmingly innocent, and certain sexual references that seem so tame by todays standards. I would ... I loved this movie. I had never seen it before, but a friend recommended it, so I just had to buy it. It was well written and I enjoyed the performances. It certainly wouldn't stand up too well against modern day movies, with all their special effects and considering the technological advances made since this movie was released, but I enjoyed it tremendously. It's about a super computer built to defend our country against attack, especially by the evil Russians, but it teams up with a similar Russian computer and they become one massive super computer. Havoc ensues, with the computer taking steps to protect itself from human interference. There were parts of the movie that were heartwarmingly innocent, and certain sexual references that seem so tame by todays standards. I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes to watch older movies that showcase technology from a bygone era.
by OiBxN73IRli@Deleted
Jan 07, 2013
Awesome movie for early sci-fi and computer geeks
Most awesome early sci-fi computer movie ever! Marion Ross (Mrs. Cunningham) is a babe! Dr. Rudy Wells from the Bionic Woman series is also a supporting actor! I hate happy endings, so this movie pleases me unutterably! This is the voice of world control. I bring you peace. It may be the peace of plenty and content or the peace of unburied death. The choice is yours.
by RJzrmezDSgC@Deleted
Feb 29, 2008
Don't turn your back on your palm pilot....
A classic characterization of computers taking over mankind... filming style is remeniscent of "Twilight Zone" or the old 70's classic series, "The Time Tunnel". This is a timeless classic, still believable in this day and age; even if the style computers used (key-tape with RPG, COBOL, and binary code) are long since considered virtual dinosaurs compared to technology today. Like to chill and watch an old style sci-fi movie? Colossus will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you liked "Logan's Run", you'll enjoy this. A real must-have for the enthusiast's collection!A classic characterization of computers taking over mankind... filming style is remeniscent of "Twilight Zone" or the old 70's classic series, "The Time Tunnel". This is a timeless classic, still believable in this day and age; even if the style computers used (key-tape with RPG, COBOL, and binary code) are long since considered virtual dinosaurs compared to technology today. Like to chill and watch an old style sci-fi movie? Colossus will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you liked "Logan's Run", you'll enjoy this. A real must-have for the enthusiast's collection!

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Collosus A Gem Of A Film

Colossus- the Forbin Project

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Don't turn your back on your palm pilot....

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