Wargames Reviews

A classic film that stands the test of time

I thought about renting this title as I remembered it from my childhood. So when the DVD arrived I expected to cringe at the scripting and acting but it was great!

The computer hacker terms which meant nothing to me a kid were factual and having someone talking about hackers penetrating a firewall back in the early 80's is pretty impressive stuff.

Well worth a rental!

Excelent

It's amazing how well this movie was made. Consider it was a computer thriller in the early eighties - and it still works today. Sure, most of the technology is incredibly outdated, but now the film works as a period piece. This film shows that a 'cyber thriller' can work. Sadly, none since has worked as well.

Shall we play a game

Apart from the end of movie back slapping (why do American movies do this?)

This movie is just as entertaining and relevant today as it was back in the early 80s.

Well aged.

Despite the now ageing appearance of what, at the time was no doubt cutting edge technology, this is an enjoyable and still relevant film. The premise that a super computer could start world war III isn't so far fetched especially when you consider the likes of Skynet in the Terminator films. Obviously some sort of influence was had by this film.

The story moves along at a good rate and there the plot is sufficient to hold interest right to the end when (and I'm sure this isn't a spoiler) the traditional US whoop, whooping takes place.

Enjoyable indeed despite its age.

It was fantastic to view this film once again.

I can remember the first time I saw this film and I must say, even though technology has improved, this film is still a pleasure to watch.

Good to see that classics like this still keep on the suspense...

Zach

Wargames

Teenager crackz into ultra secure world defense computer and starts world war three ... or nearly . Sounds a relativly corny plot but must say that having watched it several times it is a well acted and gripping film . It does at the end however leave you with the most poiniant of messages that you do take away and think about ... war .. no one can win .

Remember the old days before cgi

I loved it first time round still do, My wife hates it. This has always been one of my favourite films perhaps it's because I'm into computers and she only uses them for shopping. We were divided in opinions over this film.

Great to see the old computer telephone couplers, old vcrs and a computer that can talk better than many of todays software packages. Great acting for the 80s, even better sets!

Worth Renting!

Worth renting just to see the classic scene 'Mister Potato Head! Mister Potato Head! Back doors are not secrets!' Priceless

Would you like to play a game of chess?

Classic 80's computer geek film. A must for the computer geeks out there.

I don't know but it's great

I loved Wargames when it came out in the mid 80s.

It is just as good now; I was delighted to find that time hasn't dulled the film's charms.

Ally Sheedy and Matthew Broderick excel and their natural talent shines through.

I don't think this was ever seen as a Brat Pack movie but if you like the John Hughes-esque movies (eg Pretty in Pink, Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller, St Elmos Fire) - you will enjoy this.

It makes my top ten favourite movies of all time. What else can I say?