The premise of WarGames remains authentic despite the years that passed since the film’s release back in 1983. In the face of technological advancements that now make it look obsolete, the demise of the Soviet Union, the extent of the internet, hacking and computers, WarGames feels genuine in its primal modern-age debate about man vs machine, or more precisely, human intelligence vs Artificial Intelligent.
The story combines the rebellion of an outcast youth, with a reclusive scientific vision, thrown in a pot together with war generals and further spiced by a threat of nuclear WWIII. It is a thriller that entertains young adults and their parents without the dark edge of Dr Strangelove. Young Broderick leads a fine capable cast, all confidently directed by John Badham to a well-written story written by Lawrence Lasker and Walter F. Parkes.
Rumors about a remake are floating online, and though in most cases I rather see good movies left alone, in this case, with update to the technology, the outcome can be interesting so long as the focus will remain the original premise and not yet another special effects flick. If its been years since you last saw WarGames, it makes for a fine afternoon viewing with the kids.