The plot of the show was really good and interesting, and with how much computers impact our lives today made it even better.
I was disappointed with Robert Walker's acting although I've never been that impressed by him. Elaine Giftos actually saved the episode and her interactions with Steve is solely what made this ep acceptable.
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Now I know why the older generation are scared of computers.
vdoman7 April 2022
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The technological aspects of this episode are disturbing, annoying and ludicrous. The way the "evil" computer can literally blow up another is dramatic in itself, but how it can manipulate physical objects is absurd as evidenced in the final part of the second installment. As mentioned, the theater scenes in the end are a plot embarrassment.
Also, the wise cracking and overly dramatic Elaine Giftos's character gets very tiring. While she is very pretty, I would have preferred a nicer personality from her character.
Of course computers were mysterious boxes back in the 70's, but this attempt to make them sentient and evil was irresponsible. This topic should have been a horror movie rather than an episode of this series.
Also, the wise cracking and overly dramatic Elaine Giftos's character gets very tiring. While she is very pretty, I would have preferred a nicer personality from her character.
Of course computers were mysterious boxes back in the 70's, but this attempt to make them sentient and evil was irresponsible. This topic should have been a horror movie rather than an episode of this series.
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