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As paranoid cop Del Spooner, Will Smith (Independence Day, Men in Black) displays both his trademark quips and some impressive pectoral muscles in I, Robot. Only Spooner suspects that the robots that provide the near future with menial labor are going to turn on mankind--he's just not sure how. When a leading roboticist dies suspiciously, Spooner pursues a trail that may prove his suspicions. Don't expect much of a connection to Isaac Asimov's classic science fiction stories; I, Robot, the action movie, isn't prepared for any ruminations on the significance of artificial intelligence. This likable, efficient movie won't break any new ground, but it does have an idea or two to accompany its jolts and thrills, which puts it ahead of most recent action flicks. Also featuring Bridget Moynahan (The Sum of All Fears), Bruce Greenwood (The Sweet Hereafter), and James Cromwell (Babe, LA Confidential). --Bret Fetzer
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The I, Robot DVD has spectacular DTS and Dolby 5.1 sound, but a commentary track by director Alex Proyas (Dark City) and screenwriter Akiva Goldman is the only significant bonus feature. Their track, which was recorded before the movie hit theaters, discusses the characters and their backstories, the influence of other robot films such as Metropolis, and how all actors in Proyas's films have shower scenes. (They also mention a deleted scene that they speculate might appear on the DVD. It's not here, so perhaps a deluxe edition is in the works.) The making-of featurette spends more than half of its 12 minutes on plot summary, but it does have a couple interesting tidbits: Alan Tudyk being "Gollum-ized" to play Sonny the robot, and Paul Mercurio (Strictly Ballroom) putting actors through their paces as Robot Movement Coordinator. --David Horiuchi
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Hollywood action and that's it. Next to nothing to do with Asamov,
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This review is from: I, Robot (Widescreen) (DVD)
Okay skipping my usual verboss review for this one.
Overall what I epxected, big budget effects movite. Smith's acting was worse then I expected with the lamest one liners ever in an action flic. Plot was alright and holywood predictable. Effects were awesome and the robots were worth seeing. Flow was good, and overall a good action movie. Biggest problem though, the title. As everyone here I am sure already knows, I Robot has only 3 things to do with the great Asamov fiction work, the 3 laws. That's it, nothing else, not even sure how they could use that name. Worth seeing if you want mindless holywood action and worth seeing for the effects and bots.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Considering that I never read the short stories before watching...,
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This review is from: I, Robot (Widescreen) (DVD)
I enjoyed this movie. There are subtle clues put into the narrative that you catch on repeated viewings but are unlikely to be discovered the first time around. But, sadly, this also works against repeated viewings of the movie, since you know the secret after you've gone through once, and that does effect the rating negatively.Yes, as other reviewers have pointed out, there's the usual Hollywood falling back on scenes with violence and explosions, but knowing that this is a Hollywood action movie, that's expected. Since I expect that, it doesn't affect the rating. In fact, it's done rather well in this film. There aren't any action scenes that I find don't build on the mystery and plot as a whole. The bonus features are well done, though the Commentary is better than the Making Of by far. The thought process on the evolution of various scenes was both enjoyable and informative, in my honest opinion. Overall, the film is well done and does explore a few issues of trusting technology with our lives and when "improvement" can actually be dangerous.
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Robot--a winning Will Smith mystery action flick,
This review is from: I, Robot (Widescreen) (DVD)
I Robot is a solidly acted science fiction movie with a decent plot, entertaining and a fun way to spend two hours. A movie with heart and yes, it does make you think. Great special effects are a bonus.
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