War of the Robots

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"Hostile Alien Cyborgs in a Battle for the Universe"
  • NR
  • 1978
  • 1 hr 39 min
  • 2.7  (873)

War of the Robots is a science-fiction movie made in 1978. The movie is set in a futuristic world in space in the year 2035, where robots have taken over the world. The movie follows the journey of Captain John Boyd, played by Antonio Sabato, an elite space captain who is tasked with a mission to destroy the evil robot empire that has been terrorizing earthlings.

As the movie begins, we see a holographic transmission from a group of humans who are being held hostage by the robots. They reveal that their planet was invaded by robots and they are being held captive in a fortress that is heavily guarded by those robots. As the human beings had now become slaves to the robots, they plan a daring escape.

Meanwhile, back on Earth, Captain Boyd is assigned to lead a team of soldiers to infiltrate the fortress, free the captives and destroy the robots' power source. Joining him on this mission is his second in command, Lieutenant Oliver, played by Ennio Girolami, and Doctor Sara, played by Yanti Somer. Sara is an expert in robot behavior and is tasked with dismantling the robots' programming.

As the team reaches the planet, they are attacked by a group of androids who are quickly defeated by the soldiers' weapons. The team continues their journey to the fortress, where they are again attacked by a group of robots. The soldiers use their weapons and finally destroy the attacking robots.

Once they reach the fortress, they realize that the only way to reach the hostages is by going through a maze of traps and hazards. Still, they persist and finally make it through. They find the prisoners, but their joy is short-lived as they are discovered by the robots.

The team is under attack by machines and is trapped in the fortress. They realize that they have been set up by the robots and the rescue mission was nothing but a trap. They are now stranded on the planet and have to fight their way out. The team makes use of their specialized skills to overcome the challenges posed by the robots.

War of the Robots cast consists of a strong ensemble of actors. The protagonist Antonio Sabato delivers a brilliant performance as Captain John Boyd. His character is a strong leader who perseveres against all odds. Yanti Somer as Doctor Sara is equally impressive. She is the only female lead in the movie and her character provides a new dimension to the team's dynamics. Ennio Girolami also delivers a good performance as Lieutenant Oliver.

One of the strong points of War of the Robots is its special effects. The film manages to create an intriguing world with a captivating premise that immediately grabs the viewer's attention. The special effects are not the best we have ever seen, but they still hold up today. The robots' design is impressive and they look menacing. The action sequences are well-done and provide the movie with a high-octane experience.

The movie also raises some interesting questions about the nature of robotics and the limits of artificial intelligence. While it does not quite delve deep into this subject, it is still fascinating to see how the characters in the movie perceive robots.

Overall, War of the Robots is a fantastic sci-fi action movie that has stood the test of time. It provides an interesting premise, an impressive special effects' spectacle and great performances from its cast. The movie may have been overshadowed by some of the bigger blockbusters of its time, but it is still a must-watch for all sci-fi fans.

War of the Robots is a 1978 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 2.7.

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  • Release Date
    1978
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 39 min
  • Language
    Italian
  • IMDB Rating
    2.7  (873)
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