
Forbin is the designer of an incredibly sophisticated computer that will run all of America's nuclear defenses. Shortly after being turned on, it detects the existence of Guardian, the Soviet counterpart, previously unknown to US Planners. Both computers insist that they be linked, and after taking safeguards to preserve confidential material, each side agrees to allow it. As soon as the link is established the two become a new Super computer and threaten the world with the i... (Full plot summary below)
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Forbin is the designer of an incredibly sophisticated computer that will run all of America's nuclear defenses. Shortly after being turned on, it detects the existence of Guardian, the Soviet counterpart, previously unknown to US Planners. Both computers insist that they be linked, and after taking safeguards to preserve confidential material, each side agrees to allow it. As soon as the link is established the two become a new Super computer and threaten the world with the immediate launch of nuclear weapons if they are detached. Colossus begins to give its plans for the management of the world under its guidance. Forbin and the other scientists form a technological resistance to Colossus which must operate underground.
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| SFX MagazineIan BerrimanA crisp, well-crafted movie that achieves its effects by calmly stating the facts, with the bare minimum of histrionics. |
| Filmcritic.comChristopher NullHarrowing and truly gripping despite an obviously paltry budget. |
| User ReviewBone TSimple, to the point, nothing blows up and the premise is so ahead of its time. |
| User ReviewWilliam SBrilliant and intelligent scf- fi from the 70's |
| User Reviewcharles wI love this movie so much, such a great science fiction AI treasure. |
| User Reviewdelysid dColossus - The Forbin Project is a weird old film about a supercomputer that takes over the world. What I loved about it was the outdated technology and the retro look of the film. Plus, its a cool idea. |
| User ReviewDavid Rsci-fi about a world dominated by computers |
| User ReviewMike RI remember seeing this movie as the second feature of the North Drive In theatre in St Louis when I was a young boy. I was captivated by the plot, the imagery and the pace of the film. This film and "The Andromeda Strain" really were two film that stuck with me from my youth. |
| User ReviewHolger LI enjoyed Colossus: The Forbin Project. When I first watched it, it was interesting because it's a what if movie to me. What if someone had actually invented a computer for detecting missiles and keeping the peace? As a science fiction author, this movie helps relieve my writer's block. I really like technological movies so I write technological futuristic novels. I also like writing about different people trying co-exist on a world with a machine for a government. |
| User Reviewwilliam bMature, classy, funny, and brilliant is how I describe it. It is as good as the very best Bond movie. |