WCW Monday Season 1, Episode 2: One Man One Shot: 11/09/1995 by AverageMansReviews

WCW Monday Nitro Season 1, Episode 2: One Man One Shot: 11/09/1995 by AverageMansReviews

Warning: flashing effects/colourful effects/fire

Commentary Award goes to: Eric Bischoff for being a complete heel and sticking it to the WWF/WWE every time throughout this broadcast [ On a quick side note I know, it wasn't just him, but it was 99% him.] I know I shouldn't reward this behaviour, but it is/was pleasant to have another wrestling promotion push back against the WWF/WWE and when this company eventually gets sold in 2001, I look back at this time in 2001 and go that was the beginning of the dark times in professional wrestling, because yes we had TNA/Impact Wrestling starting up in 2002, the WWE became lazy for one reason or another, It was like yes Mr McMahon had won the great war between the triangle of this company, WCW and ECW, but consequently he had no one to fight against. But it was only in 2019 the beginning of AEW that it kept the WWE honest and on its feet and to be brutally honest I don't care if you don't like AEW or not or in fairness and balance the WWE or even Impact Wrestling, it is so much more better to have thriving promotions battling/punishing against one another for the viewer numbers, the wrestling and other components then just have one promotion reigning supreme

Wrestling Award goes to: "The Total Package" Lex Lugar vs. the WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan [with "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart:] Singles Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Luther and Hogan put on a good match; it does what it is very much designed to do and that is put over Luther as a real threat

Promo Award goes to: "Mean"Gene Okerlund interviewing " The Nature Boy " Ric Flair about his upcoming match at WCW Fall Brawl: War Games 1995 against "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson he gets interrupted by "The Total Package" Lex Lugar coming down to the ring with his theme music playing in title "Slammer" instead of Flair being angry at someone has just interrupted him he actually put over Luther. Later on we have this great debate in the ring on who should take Vader spot [because of bureaucracy he didn't fill out the paperwork correctly for the upcoming pay-per-view,]  "Mean"Gene Okerlund interviews; so Hogan needs to find another member for his team going up against The Dungeon of Doom in as you can already guess in a War Games Match [I know this is only the second episode, but the only reason I didn't mention these wrestlers in the previous episode by name is they need to talk for me to include them that is how I have broken down this section] so here they do; in a nutshell Sting is pro-Lugar, Savage is against Lugar, Hart is neutral as in without giving too much away innocent until proven guilty and it is down to Hogan; Hogan asks Lugar to join his team, Lugar accepts under one condition at some point down the line you want another shot at Hogan's championship, this does a excellent job at building Lugar and also simultaneously builds this uneasy alliance between this team with Savage not trusting Lugar and even Hogan is slightly uncomfortable.

Thumbs Down Award goes to: Sabu vs. "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright: Singles Match. Even before I did a little bit of research, I had this in mind anyway; that Sabu within this wrestling promotion, well it just isn't going to work. This is nothing against this wrestler, but based on this match and his extreme hard-hitting wrestling style, someone has to know how to book him correctly. Because if you have been around wrestling long enough you would know he will give you everything he has including a kitchen sink, that is why he is well respected and I like him, because as I have already referenced if you book him correctly he or whomever he is facing they can bring down the house, but this match here never feels comfortable and the booking compounds that, briefly on some research I am happy for all concerned that he only spent roughly a year in this promotion.

This episode receives: 6/10, this episode is good; I mean if your name is Lex Luger or "The Total Package" Lex Lugar then you are very happy with the way things are going. But we had another three debut matches on this episode and as you can see one didn't go too well, whilst the other will it was okay but I would have put him in a match you could have won and finally I have chosen WCW Fall Brawl: War Games 1995.

 

 

WCW Monday Nitro TNT Season 1, Episode 1: The Monday Night Wars Begin: 04/09/1995 by AverageMansReviews

WCW Monday Nitro Season 1, Episode 1: The Monday Night Wars Begin: 04/09/1995 by AverageMansReviews

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How this content works: I will be filling out these categories as I go along, it is distinctly possible that there may be one or multiple, but at minimum one positive component to this episode, but the positives have to be of the same level in one category/award [for an example I couldn't decide or something is equally positive] or I may make up another category or withdrawing the depending on the episode [if something is not there I can't use the category] or a poor category/award, better known as the Thumbs Down Award when it is appropriate to do so, I just say this because I accidentally watched an episode in the wrong order on a quick side note, don't do what I have just done if you want to watch these episodes in the order start from the bottom and not the top as I have, but nonetheless I couldn't find anything wrong with it obviously there were some positives, but on the whole there wasn't anything wrong with it, so watch out for the poor category/award and whilst I'm on the admin side of things, some of these episodes don't have titles, where I get the title information from, so when this becomes an issue I will just make one up but it will be relevant to the episode in question and finally I will be deliberately dictating them as to try and not to give everything away as I do with most of my content anyway

Commentary Award goes to: Steve "Mongo" McMichael [with at some point his dog Pepe makes an appearance;] I chose him, because it is/was vitally important on his debut on commentary he could hang with Bobby " The Brain" Heenan/"Wiesel" and comfortably slot in the side Eric Bischoff, but brings something to the commentary table, which he does that confidently.

Wrestling Award goes to: Jushin "Thunder" Liger vs. Flyin' Brian; Singles Match: this match/match slot is excellent, I should quickly point out that Brian doesn't have the most clean this match, but I am willing to overlook that for two very good reasons, it is still an excellent wrestling match and two it was indicated on commentary by Eric Bischoff that he has been out for seven months with a broken leg, so as he puts over and in my words now he may be ring rusty.

Debut Award goes to: "The Total Package" Lex Lugar physically appears at this show: I know this doesn't look good, but I can't say too much more than what I have just said [you will understand in a moment why]

Promo Award goes to: later on "The Total Package" Lex Lugar confronts the WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan in the ring with "Mean"Gene Okerlund sandwiched in the middle with other on-screen people around in the ring. Where in a nutshell they discuss why is he here? Makes reference to the other place [WWF/WWE] and Lugar challenges Hogan for is championship next week on WCW Monday Nitro on TNT. I know Hogan makes a botch in his promo here, I don't know if it was scripted like this or he had worked himself up where I am putting it in a nutshell here he makes reference to not waiting until next week for this opportunity, but in actual fact we are having to wait until next week. So in the matter of one night Lugar makes his debut and gets sling shot into the main event picture. Another Promo/video package that has do be given an Award has to be Mr. Wallstreet/Michael/.V.K. Wallstreet [yes on some research these initials are in reference to Vincent Kennedy McMahon, but I should point out he goes back to Michael later on] as he puts himself over as a real big deal, which isn't too surprising based on another wrestling gimmick of his in the WWF/WWE I.R.S.; Irwin R. Schyster and yes this previous gimmick gets referenced here as well. But it is very easy to see where Bray Wyatt got his promo skills from, if you didn't know they are father and son including Bo Dallas as well.

This episode receives: 8/10, this episode is excellent; at minimum there is a lot of good things happening mixed in with as you can see some excellent things as well.

 

 

22 Miles 2018 by AverageMansReviews

22 Miles 2018 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/Russian component/terrorism/kamikaze/shooting/stabbing/cutting/impaling/strangling/medical

Please don't make a sequel: in a nutshell this special Overwatch unit led by CIA Agent James Silva/"Child 1" [Mark Wahlberg:] a highly intelligent yet disabled individual from birth which leaves him with a very short fuse and a rubber band to ping when he feels he is getting too much with his unit which includes CIA Agent Samantha "Sam" Snow/"Child 3, "a member of Overwatch [Ronda Rousey:] a tough nosed individual. This Overwatch unit as part of agreement as to take this individual Li Noor [Iko Uwais:]  an ex-Indocarr Special Forces operator; that has gone rogue on the Indocarr Special Forces and is seeking asylum, but the Indocarr Special Forces want him back, this Overwatch have to take Li Noor 22 Miles to this aircraft carrier for asylum which this aircraft carrier has a small window for landing and picking him up and not only that in exchange for doing all this Li Noor will give Overwatch the password for this very valuable data, which this data is also designed to destruct itself in 8 hours.

The frame work and pacing; we have this present day and after the fact being going on where CIA Agent James Silva is explaining things to his superior or superiors, alongside this generally speaking the pacing is okay, it does get a move on when we enter the transport sections of this film.

But on top of this structure, the vast majority of these characters are not nice people and yes I am fully aware that CIA Agent James Silva has a disability, but maybe he should instead of just pinging is rubber band around his lower arm, maybe he should go and get lessons to try and control himself better. The only main/support character which is likeable is CIA Agent James Bishop/"Mother" [John Malkovich:] is the Superior of Overwatch; he is levelheaded and focused on the mission. The performances are basically fit in well with lead character types so if this is what they were going for they turned out good, likewise it is always good to see you John Malkovich.

So finally onto the action sequences; they are all hard-hitting action, be it martial arts or shooting or/and other artillery or/and drowns.

This film receives: 1/10, this film is poor; yes it does have good action and John Malkovich as CIA Agent James Bishop/"Mother." But for the rest of it no thank you as in yes it may have positive things to it, but the negatives are such a counterbalance, don't get me wrong I was/am a little bit conflicted, if or not to give it an extra Mark or not, then I just remind myself what I don't like about this film and the conflicted mostly nature goes away; and it leaves everything open for a potential this sequel, which as of this content being created to cover my back I will say it is at its very, very early stages so we will have to wait and see if it comes true or not about the sequel. I know this film cannot see into the future and see the real life war in Ukraine, but if you have strong feelings about Russia, you may want to give this film a miss, this is just some advice I want to make it crystal clear I am not telling you to do anything, just warning you. This film also has an award credited to its name Taurus World Stunt Awards 2019 Taurus Stunt Award Best Specialty Stunt Cory DeMeyers The stunt performer runs down a 2nd floor hallway and is ignited on fire, He Jumps out of the 2nd story window as the house explodes, traveling 12' to the deck. He then then falls of the deck through the banister, does a 3/4 flip with a full twist 10' to the ground. The scene was done with 2 window jumps, 1 balcony fall and 9 fire burns.

 

In-depth Predictions/Other elements for AEW Revolution 2023 by AverageMansReviews

In-depth Predictions/Other elements for AEW Revolution 2023 by AverageMansReviews

Just a heads up: the matches on this card look good, but I have a problem with some of the stipulations. I am aware that this wrestling promotion does like the hard style of professional wrestling now and again and the only reason I haven't said anything until now, is because based on this card even I am thinking you don't want to mess with fate, I don't believe in fate, I just don't want to feel annoy it; meaning based on what I am looking at right now they will be incredibly lucky to not have any serious injuries, I know that is a part of professional wrestling, but as I have also just said you don't want to anger fate and throughout this content I will be highlighting the matches/match slot is I am concerned about.

Christian Cage vs. "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry; No Holds Barred Match: my pick is Christian Cage. Using a stipulation like this opens up the gateway for Luchasaurus to make his return, consequently/maybe/hopefully either a debut or a return or the FTW Championship Hook to make the save for Perry; either way I think there is one more match in this feud and hopefully then we can move on, because by then this feud would have well and truly being done or overdone: concerned warning, because of its hardcore nature.

The House of Black: Malakai Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews [Julia Hart] vs. Champs The Elite: Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks: Matt & Nick Jackson; Trios Match for the AEW World Trios Championships: my pick is The Elite: Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks: Matt & Nick Jackson. If I had to guess how this feud is mapped out; this is just the beginning, the champions will win here by the skin of their teeth or by cheating. But over the next month or so The House of Black will be torturing these champions in one way or another, until eventually The House of Black gets their hands on these Championships and I would really like to give them the longest reign with these Championships to be fair to them they are like The Dark Order well overdue for some real material to work with and it is just come to me what is funny about these two stables is they are both popular and at minimum started life in a dark way as it relates to The Dark Order, but just to finish off this section for here and now we will have to wait just a little bit longer for The House of Black to be given some gold, if by the end of this match The Elite as I have already said just get through this match by the skin of their teeth and somewhat indicate they are lucky just to get through that and never want to go through that again, then eventually everything I have said here or give myself some wiggle space I am at minimum in the right ballpark.

Saraya [with Toni Storm] vs. Ruby Soho [with Willow Nightingale] vs. Champ Jamie Hayter [Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D & Rebel;] Three-Way Match for the AEW Women's World Championship: my pick is Saraya [with Toni Storm.] As this duo are heels, it would make sense and easier to book Saraya/them as heel champion and I base this on the idea/opinion I am sure Saraya is wrestling fit, but to protect her from herself so she wrestles slightly a bit less just until she has found her feet, they should/could go with the dynamics of cheating/opportunistic heel and using Storm as right-hand woman, but I also Hayter and Baker having problems after this match, maybe Baker misses an opportunity in kayfabe consequently Saraya picks up the W and the championship.

The Jericho Appreciation Society's Chris Jericho vs. Ricky Starks; Singles Match: The Jericho Appreciation Society are banned from ringside: my pick is the Jericho Appreciation Society's Chris Jericho. Because this feud/situation needs freshening up, I see somebody which is not a part of the JAS getting involved or doing the old turning on Starks to help Chris Jericho pick up the W, which on Wednesday they will become the new member of the JAS or possibly a return or debut, but either way the JAS has broken no rules in this match/match slot.

Wardlow vs. Champs Samoa Joe; Singles Match for the AEW TNT Championship/the ROH World Television Championship is not on the line: my pick is Samoa Joe. It is just come to me on one hand I was thinking they would maybe you like to separate these Championships and they're holders. But on the other hand this may happen/probably will happen at some point in the future, but not now as I see Joe winning here to keep the feud going and then something like Wardlow putting his career on the line to leave AEW/ROH if he loses against Joe in their next match but for both of these Championships instead of just one and then after this match expect Powerhouse Hobbs to cash-in this AEW TNT Championship opportunity on Wardlow directly after the match, to make Hobbs the new TNT Champion which it will be richly deserved and also split up these two Championships.

The Blackpool Combat Club's Jon Moxley vs. "Hangman" Adam Page; Texas Death Match: my pick is The Blackpool Combat Club's Jon Moxley. Concerned warning yes this match will be good, but considering how much Moxley likes to bleed in his matches, including the nature of this stipulation and yes before I bring this up I know it was not intentional and it is a part of this simulated support, but Hangman has already experienced one conclusion in this feud already including Moxley kayfabe concussion as well, it is of very little surprise to me that once again I acknowledge this match/match slot will be good, I can't ignore the feeling if we can get through this match slot without anyone needing time off for something serious I would consider that to be a bit of good luck.

 The Acclaimed: Anthony Bowens & Max Caster [with Billy Gunn] vs. The Lethal Connection's: Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal [with Son Dutt & Satnam Singh] vs. Best Friends members: the AEWAll-American Champion Oranges Cassidy &  Danhausen [with Best Friends: Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta] vs. Champs The Firm's The Guns: Austin & Colton Gunn [with Stokely Hathawa, Ethan Page & Lee Moriarty;] Four-Way Tag Team Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship: my pick is The Firm's The Guns: Austin & Colton Gunn [with Stokely Hathawa, Ethan Page & Lee Moriarty.] Now you may have noticed I missed W. Morrissey/Big Bill. I expect him to show up later when things don't look so good for the champions and do the old yet reliable outlay of making an impact without the referees seeing to give these newly crowned champions some very much needed credibility.

The Blackpool Combat’s Bryan Danielson vs. Champ MJF; 60-Minute Iron Man Match for the AEW World Championship: my pick is MJF. This should be another good match and obviously The Firm and then The Blackpool Combat Club are going to get involved [yes what I’m suggesting is a push for The Firm going up against The Blackpool Combat Club. Yes even though this is my suggestion I am not keen on the idea, but it would freshen things up for everyone concerned, maybe have The Firm be the ones that are stopping The Blackpool Combat Club getting to MJF,] but back to this match with all the confusion MJF is going to pick up the decisive fall. Yes obviously concerned warning I am concerned about the potential of Danielson picking up any issues with concussion, yes I am aware some time ago he did the same time length with Kenny Omega, but with Danielson's history with head injuries I just feel a little bit uncomfortable with this card.

Obviously I hope everyone isn't banged up too much, if it was just the main event match that had a not a hardcore, but a hard-hitting stipulation, I wouldn't have made it big song and dance about it. But as there are three it's like tempting fate or my way of looking at it is; because I am logical increasing the potential of major injuries to key elements of your roster and as I made reference to it; it is a part of wrestling, but why would you want to increase your chances of major injuries and just to finish this off I hope I am completely wrong about the end real aspect and everyone comes out of this relatively unharmed; so before I receive any feedback be it now or in the future I want to make this crystal clear I want, I will say that again I want to be completely wrong about my concerns here. But however now I have said this I want to make one other thing crystal clear if someone t should pick up a major injury/long-term injury I want to make it known here even though I like this promotion and sometimes I defend it, but in this case I will be saying something to the effect of "What do we expect when you put potentially three matches/match slot's with these stipulations, you run the risk and now they are on the shelf again."

Update: Christian Cage vs. "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry; No Holds Barred Match, Stipulation change to Final Brutal Match

Paradise City 2022 by AverageMansReviews

Paradise City 2022 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/shooting/burning/torture/electrician/animal feeding/animal cruelty/bodily functions

Willis as Ian Swan, Travolta as Buckley/another, Dorff as Robbie Cole & Perreira as Auntie Kona: after the murder of his father Bounty Hunter Ian Swan [Bruce Willis,] by Buckley/another; I can't say too much more, because that would be giving the storyline way [John Travolta] but his son, Ryan Swan [Blake Jenner] he followed in his father's step as a Bounty Hunter. He comes Hannah Coast, Maui to find out what actually went down. On his travels he comes across some helpful people Bounty Hunter Robbie Cole [Stephen Dorff;] an ex-partner of his fathers, let's just say they have a history, Police Officer Savannah [Praya Lundberg] and later on members of her family such as Aunty Kona [Mary Ann Perreira] and finally Koa Kahale [Laird Akeo.]

The pacing of this 93 minutes film is like the storyline, action and character developments they are something safe and reliable or/and reliable versions of what they are meant to be.

We have we have a very small number of comical moments such as when Kahale basically running away from  Cole and/or Savannah; there is this classic comical moment where Ryan suddenly opens his vehicle door and  Kahale runs smack into it and lands on his back and then gets apprehended. The art has to be the landscape of this place; this is all good.

Performances; how can I put this there is a reason why at the beginning of this review, I specifically pointed out these characters and their performers, this is because regardless of how long they are on screen they are a positive influence on this film. But for the rest, yes I have said that the character developments were safe and reliable versions of what they are meant to be, but the execution of these character developments are poor.

This film receives: 3/10, this film is poor; the only reason that the person that I watch some films with and I watched this film was because of Bruce Willis and John Travolta and yes they are in this film, but and I do stress but not that much and are in the same scene together little as well. I am not trying to sell this film to, I'm just being honest and you may want to adjust your expectations of this film if or when you come to watch it. To leave this review on a comical note as the person I watched this film with even pointed out before watching it they should play "Paradise City" 1987 by Guns N' Roses at some point, but sadly they missed out on this golden opportunity and through the second lot of ending credits they put on one side of the screen a blooper reel.

 

Futureworld 1976 by AverageMansReviews

Futureworld 1976 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/robotic showing/shooting/stabbing/decapitation/impaling/electrocution

Delos is back open for business: but we have some new Resorts/Worlds: Spa World [where getting old and those old aches and pains are a thing of the past,] Future World [where you can blast-off into outer space in a rocket and live there,] but not only that we have also some of our old worlds to experience Roman World and Medieval World in the 13th Century and these experiences will only cost you $1200 a day. Business is good but it could be much better, Delos decided to invite a small selection of guests which have some pull in the real world to let them come and see that this resort is now completely safe, amongst these people are Chuck Browning/Chuck Browning [Pete Fonda:] a small-time good news reporter that has received information that not everything is exactly kosher in Delos and he gets paired up with Tracy "Socks" Ballard/Tracy "Socks" Ballard [Blythe Danner:] a small-time but bigger viewing audiences than Chuck Browning TV news reporter which is also good at her job, I should point out that these two individuals have some kind of history, it is safe to assume that it is both professional and there was something more there. The only genuinely nice people that they meet on their time here is Harry Croft [Stuart Margolin:] a last of the old guard as it relates to the all-round handyman; that possibly knows too much about Delos for his own good and his friend Clark: a robot which Croft had saved brought him back online and finally he's back for a limited appearance we get to see the Gunslinger [Yul Brynner:] a malfunctioning cowboy western robot that used to call Westworld home.

The frame work and pacing of this 107 minutes film is passable as in its does what it is designed to do, the pacing isn't as bad as the previous film title Westworld 1976, but it does plod along for the vast majority of this sequel but it does on reflection pick up some speed the more you get into the final stretch of this film.

Art/Action: basically the previous film title and this one have one giant thing in common and that is the artistic presentation on any level once again; the landscapes and all of that once again it is of the most highest order as it once again transport its visitors from our world and my personal favourites Chuck Browning vs. Tracy "Socks" Ballard: playing this hologram version of chess [I am not going to give too much away here,] but there is high imagination and creativity used here and the same can be said for these life-sized Rock'em Sock'em robots and finally these other visitors go skiing on Mars in astronaut suits.

The character developments and performances are once again like its predecessor solidly good.

This film receives: 5/10, this film is mixed; on the whole after everything is said and done this mark is right, But we also get another quick wrap-up question-mark style ending of what happened next? Once again it is no surprise that this sequel has awards accredited to its name: 1 Winner Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 1977 Golden Scroll Best Actress Blythe Danner. 3 Nominees that includes from the same award ceremony/event Best Science Fiction Film.

Westworld 1973 by AverageMansReviews

Westworld 1973 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/robotic showing/shooting/stabbing/cutting/melting/disfigurement/animal cruelty/medical

Welcome to Delos where all your adult desires are at your fingertips: we have three Worlds/Resorts for you to pick from West World [the American old West frontier life of the 1880s: where we will be spending the vast majority of this film] with John Blane [James Brolin:] a returning guest to Westworld and this time he is bringing his friend Peter Martin [Richard Benjamin:] which this is the first time and possibly getting divorced or possibly dyed in the real world, there is only a very tiny bits to suggest there is something there, but there is something. Whilst they are here they have issues with Gunslinger [Yul Brynner:] a highly technical robot which is malfunctioning eventually either takes care or stalks these two guests. The other World's/Resorts are Medieval World [in the 13th Century Europe:] it is all about chivalry and romance and finally we have Roman World: at the height of the Roman Empire, Pompeii [it doesn't say this in the film but on a little bit of research this would be C.E. 117] and all of this can be yours for $1000 per day. Delos are increasingly aware that there machines are malfunctioning as Chief Supervisor [Alan Oppenheimer] and other high-ranking personnel try to keep this under wraps and then fix it after these latest visitors have left.

On a quick side note yes I had to find a way to put Alan Oppenheimer in this review based on legendary voice performer alongside performing He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 1983-1985: Skeletor, Mer-Man, Man-At-Arms, Cringer/Battle Cat and Roboto including anything to do with this universe be it TV film The Secret of the Sword 1985: Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Cringer/Battle Cat, Bald Rebel, Chef Alan or/and He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special 1985: Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Zipper or/and the spin-off She-Ra: Princess of Power 1985-1987: Skeletor, Cringer/Battle Cat, Man-At-Arms including the newest versions Masters of the Universe: Revelation 2021: Moss-Man. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 2022: King Grayskull and even Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers: He-Man, Skeletor. Away from this franchise he has also worked on The Transformers 1985-1986: Beachcomber, Breakdown, Seaspray, Warpath. BraveStarr 1987-1988: Handlebar, Outlaw Scuzz, Stampede and BraveStarr: The Movie 1988: Handlebar, Outlaw Scuzz, Stampede and my final pick is The NeverEnding Story 1984: Falkor, Gmork, Rockbiter. But he has truly had a massive career be it a legendary voice performer alongside his performing be it on the big screen or the small one [ yes I know I have chosen his voice work, but if I didn't mention the ones I have I know at some point in the future the hard-core 1980s community will have serious words with me, so I have chosen a male franchise, female franchise and an Native American franchise for balance.]

The frame work and pacing of this 85 minutes film is terrible, yes I know this film is from the 1970s, I am not expecting anything remotely modern that isn't the problem. But what is the problem is the fact that for 45 minutes of this film there isn't much happening, let me be a little bit more specific there may be little bits happening here and there. Now if it was just a slow motion effects in the action sequences, I could happily put up with them. Because as I have already referenced it was a different time back then, but to put in the mix this is this goofy music which takes the seriousness out of this film, if my memory is correct the background music and the slow motion effects [used as a final blow indicator is separate;] but as two working together elements; they quickly tiresome.

The remaining roughly 40 minutes; well there is no nice way to say this but as a storyline you may as well begin the film here. Because things noticeably become more and more intense with these robots beginning to decline or/and fight back with deadly results in the action; such as in Medieval World Medieval Knight [Norman Bartold] vs. the Black Knight in one-on-one combat with accessories that come from obviously the Medieval times and so on and so forth.

The biggest asset to this title by absolutely miles upon miles upon miles is the art on every single level; they really pulled out all the stops to bring what Delos can offer its visitors; the landscapes, the wardrobe and everything else is really of the most highest detail and on the flip side not forgetting to bring the science-fiction perspective such as the so many computers, behind-the-scenes, robots maintenance, including seen from Gunslinger's perspective and the all-round science-fiction presentation of this film the highest praise as well, they really do transport their visitors from our world into theirs, yes even though some of you may call this outdated by today's standards. But if you do it properly for some examples the entire first trilogy of Star Wars, what I like to call the golden age or golden trilogy, because they can't be touched:  Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope 1977, Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi and just as a separate film Logan's Run 1976, I have seen this film once and that was a very long time ago, but what I do remember of it is the artistic level is worthy of being placed alongside the golden trilogy and this film I am reviewing and finally the character developments and the performances are all solidly good on both counts.

This film receives: 5/10, this film is mixed; yes based on the artistic vision of this project I have decided to award another mark, but full disclosure this is the first time I have ever watched this film and I know there is a sequel Futureworld 1976 where the poster actually admits where Westworld stops Futureworld begins. As of this content being first dictated I haven't seen this sequel yet, but I think this is a fair statement to finish on. This sequel has got to do a lot of the heavy lifting for both of these films now, because being fair and balanced as I am sitting here now with the knowledge I have right now, this or I hope and it looks like this film was designed to do the groundwork for the sequel to work off and just slot together and be a non-stop science-fiction film, I should just state I am not going in with high expectations, but hopefully for them to use the foundation they have already built from this film and I chose a general outlay for this review/content, because it was the easiest one I could pick from instead of breaking it down into my usual outlay and finally this should be no surprise but this film has 4 Nominees accredited to its name Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 1975 Golden Scroll Best Science Fiction Film, Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival 1974 Grand Prize Michael Crichton, Hugo Awards 1974 Hugo Best Dramatic Presentation Michael Crichton (director, written by) and Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America 1974 Nebula Award Best Dramatic Presentation Michael Crichton.