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A cerebral science fiction thriller, Colossus was made during the Cold War and set in the then near future. The United States has built a super computer, Colossus, to oversee and control its entire nuclear arsenal. But those who built Colossus, including the scientist Dr. Forbin (Eric Braeden) and the president (Gordon Pinset) get their first shock upon learning the U.S.S.R. has just completed a similar machine. But such a revelation pales when they realize Colossus is a lot smarter, and a lot more ambitious, than they thought, and is soon communicating with its Soviet counterpart. Pretty soon both governments are at the mercy of their own devices, as they are threatened with nuclear annihilation if Colossus' demands are not met. Written by James Bridges (The China Syndrome) from a series of novels by D.F. Jones and directed by veteran Joseph Sargent, Colossus is a slick well put together and intriguing thriller. It suffers a bit from its own aloof, intellect, particularly as it's not really as smart as it could be, failing to explore or debate some of the obvious ethical issues the scenario presents. The weak ending is also a problem. Still, it remains a good looking, thinking man's thriller, written and directed with maturity and very well acted. --D.K. Latta
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By Marvee
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Probably one of the first movies about computers gone rogue. Loved Eric Braeden then. Good to see it again (and own it now).
Love the end.
Love the end.
By Maria H. Roy
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I absolutely loved this movie. Before CGI, there were thinking person's sci fi movies like this. Eric Braeden's performance--an understated intensity-- is so believable that you forget that he's Victor Newman on the the daytime soup "The Young and Restless"!
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By K. G. Godwin
Format:DVD
Colossus is one the best '60s SF films, intelligently written, well directed, with a fine cast. But if you're a fan (as I am) you should avoid this DVD. For some inexplicable reason, Universal has chosen to dump a pan-and-scan version on the market, totally destroying Joseph Sargent's widescreen compositions. Why these companies continue to ruin good movies in this way is impossible to understand.
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A Colossal Delight
Just when I had decided (back in the 1970s)that there were no made-for-TV movies that were worth watching I saw Colossus - The Forbin Project. Read more
Published on Sep 13 2010 by Lyn Ens
4.0 out of 5 stars
Computer looks dated?i didn't notice!
I had seen this film a few times in my childhood and kept the idea that it was a great science fiction film.I wanted to see it again so i bought the dvd. Read more
Published on Mar 1 2006
1.0 out of 5 stars
I'll never buy Pan-and-Scan anything
An earlier reviewer wrote... "Why these companies continue to ruin good movies in this way is impossible to understand. Read more
Published on Oct 5 2005 by Christina Brooks
1.0 out of 5 stars
Why not widescreen?
I am starting to get annoyed that widescreen versions of movies are not being made available. The only choice being pan&scan. Read more
Published on Jan 24 2005 by Bruce Flynn
4.0 out of 5 stars
Geeks only
In this modern age of ultimate computer technology, Colossus: The Forbin Project stands out amongst the 1960s masters of how computers were completely misunderstood. Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004 by Roger L. Main
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous, Little Known Sci-Fi Flick
While Colossus: The Forbin Project may not have aged well in terms of some of the computer technology displayed in the film, it is nonetheless an excellent movie. Read more
Published on Feb 28 2004 by David
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best of the "computer that ate the world" movies
Colossus: The Forbin Project is based on the first book in a trilogy by D. F. Jones. Other reviews have given you the plot. Read more
Published on Feb 14 2004 by Eric B. Norris
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Based on a novel by D.F. Jones
The Colossus movie scenario is sort of a combination of "War Games" in the sense of getting out of hand and the novel "This Perfect Day" in which all of society is regulated. Read more
Published on Nov 28 2003 by bernie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Waiting for the DVD
Where's the DVD????
Enjoy how the euphoria of the government, based on their belief that they controlled everything, turned into desperation and confusion as the computers slowly... Read more
Published on Oct 5 2003
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No 2001, but Colossus manages to be an always intriguing, if not original take on the "technology changes the world"/"computer takes countrol" genres. Read more
Published on Sep 10 2003 by fat_runner
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