I, Robot (2004)

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• Michael M

  
  Although I, Robot is only a loose adaption of the amazing and gripping short stories it manages to make the audience think and is actually smarter than you'd expect a summer blockbuster to be. It isn't either amazing or gripping but it's a bit more complex than your… More
  Although I, Robot is only a loose adaption of the amazing and gripping short stories it manages to make the audience think and is actually smarter than you'd expect a summer blockbuster to be. It isn't either amazing or gripping but it's a bit more complex than your average time waster.

• Albert K

  
  What bothered me about "I, Robot" was how pretentious it was to have Will Smith as the main character. The humor didn't flow smoothly but the action set-pieces is entertaining. Will Smith is great like always but "I, Robot" is one forgettable movie.

• Eric A

  
  Don't really know how I feel about this movie. I'm completely in the middle, it was cool but then it's also blahhh. Whatever.

• Brad W

  
  I, Robot is a good movie, not great, but it is a fun movie and is one of those films we want to see at the theatre.

• Kase V

  
  A vicious look into a future no one wants. It's a great cinematic adventure but it is pretty flawed. A great job of making those robots so damn creepy, though. It really heightened the intensity of it all.

• Manu G

  
  Pretty good futuristic movie, I like the twist and turns it takes which takes you off guard and the story even though was remake kept itself great enough to pull off a win. It's the year 2035, and the community now has the help of robots. These robots have three laws integrated… More
  Pretty good futuristic movie, I like the twist and turns it takes which takes you off guard and the story even though was remake kept itself great enough to pull off a win. It's the year 2035, and the community now has the help of robots. These robots have three laws integrated into their system. One, they cannot harm a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. Two, they must do whatever they're told by a human being as long as such orders don't conflict with law one. Three, they have to defend themselves as long as such defense doesn't conflict with laws one or two. One day, the writer of the three laws, Alfred Lanning, apparently jumps out of the tenth-floor window of U.S. Robotics. The majority of the Chicago Police Department believe that he committed suicide, but Detective Del Spooner, who hates robots, thinks he was murdered, and the number one suspect is a Nestor Class-5 robot who calls himself Sonny. However, if it was Sonny, then that means he would've had to have broken the three laws. With the help of Dr. Susan Calvin, Spooner must now discover the truth before it's too late.

• Jeff "

  
  An awesome Sci Fi Thriller set in the future. Will Smith gives a great performance as cop Del Spooner. A well written story about a potential crime comitted by a semingly harmless robot. This film is a thrill a minute flick that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This is a fine Sci… More
  An awesome Sci Fi Thriller set in the future. Will Smith gives a great performance as cop Del Spooner. A well written story about a potential crime comitted by a semingly harmless robot. This film is a thrill a minute flick that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This is a fine Sci Fi Thriller film and everyone involved delivers great performances. A fun popcorn flick to watch on a friday night with a cold beer. I Robot will satisfy any fan of the Sci Fi genre. A very interesting take on the genre too. Alex Proyas who also helmed The Crow directs this Sci Fi actioner with an emphasis on telling a different kind of Sci Fi story. Proyas crafts a film that focuses on a concept that puts a machine at the center of a murder investigation. The ideas in I Robot are interesting and very entertaining. Despite the fact that the film is seen as somewhat as product placement, Proyas manages to bal.ances everything out with loads of action and suspense, which in turn helps you kind of forget that such advertising exists within the film. The action is well thought out, and is quite impressive. Equally impressive are the special effects used in the film. The result is a near flawless film with only a few minor changes (such as less ad placements) But for what it's worth, I Robot has an awesome concept for a film that will appeal to anyone who enjoys a good Sci Fi yarn. This is not your typical Sci Fi film, it's quite different and with that in mind, it should be enough to seek this one out.

• Nadira I

  
  I, robot was good, but not great. Will Smith, as always, did a fine performance. The story is also unpredictable. A kind of sci-fi movie that keep us wondering at the end of the film. What if it happens in the world we live in today? An action with extraordinary visual effects that… More
  I, robot was good, but not great. Will Smith, as always, did a fine performance. The story is also unpredictable. A kind of sci-fi movie that keep us wondering at the end of the film. What if it happens in the world we live in today? An action with extraordinary visual effects that creates an enjoyable film to watch with friends.

• Michael E

  
  a pretty interesting mystery action story

• xGary X

  
  When prominent robotic scientist seemingly commits suicide, robot-hating detective Will Smith suspects that one of his creations is the true culprit. Well, it's a Hollywood blockbuster, so you will have to tolerate: 1 Will Smith doing his usual pec flexing, wisecracking schtick,… More
  When prominent robotic scientist seemingly commits suicide, robot-hating detective Will Smith suspects that one of his creations is the true culprit. Well, it's a Hollywood blockbuster, so you will have to tolerate: 1 Will Smith doing his usual pec flexing, wisecracking schtick, 2 Bridget Moynahan trying too hard to breathe life into her under-written eye candy role, and 3 Some frankly shameless product placement. However this is definitely an above par example because the script actually does not do the original Asimov stories a disservice, and captures their spirit quite well; the character of Sonny played by Alan Tudyk is probably the most likable and arguably best acted in the film and there are some pretty (if not entirely convincing) SFX. It is marred by some unnecessary visual bullshit during some overly cumbersome action set pieces, but Smith has made a career out of being impossible to dislike and the twist to the story is actually quite clever. Plus I always enjoy watching a revolution. I liked it.

• Bently L

  
  A 58% rotten? You critics are out of your mind!!! I, Robot is fun, high-tech, and trilling everytime I watch it. I saw this movie at the theather in The Orleans in Vegas and I was blown out of my mind. The visuals are good and the action is full-throttle. Will Smith is one… More
  A 58% rotten? You critics are out of your mind!!! I, Robot is fun, high-tech, and trilling everytime I watch it. I saw this movie at the theather in The Orleans in Vegas and I was blown out of my mind. The visuals are good and the action is full-throttle. Will Smith is one of my favorite actors and this is one of the best he's done. See it.

• Richard C

  
  B+

• Dead A

  
  This was awesome. Really recommend this to watch. Not a waste of time. No chance of getting bored I tell you. Two fave dialogue - Will Smith - "You're cat I'm black" (Seriously this made me laugh) "There's no way my luck is that… More
  This was awesome. Really recommend this to watch. Not a waste of time. No chance of getting bored I tell you. Two fave dialogue - Will Smith - "You're cat I'm black" (Seriously this made me laugh) "There's no way my luck is that bad"

• Film C

  
  ermmm i love this movie!! its a very clever written and enjoyable futuristic movie!! its exciting and action packed with a great cast!! i absolutely love this movie, really worth the watch!!

• Mike S

  
  Product placement galore! This movie sure doesn't leave it a mystery who its financers are. It feels like there's an add hidden in every scene, which does make it hard to take it seriously. And for a plot about robots, the ones in this one aren't particularily… More
  Product placement galore! This movie sure doesn't leave it a mystery who its financers are. It feels like there's an add hidden in every scene, which does make it hard to take it seriously. And for a plot about robots, the ones in this one aren't particularily cool-looking. Granted that they've gone for simplicity and the "crash dummies" look, but I can't ignore the fact that they're a bit on the ugly side. Anyway, now that I have the negative elements out of the way, I'd like to move on the good ones. Because thankfully they are in higher numbers. First off, there's Will Smith, who you can always count on for some solid acting. Secondly, the story is very interesting. I haven't read any of Asimov's books, but after having seen this movie, I may definitely pick one up sometime. Nice action and special effects as well. Therefore, I think it does deserve an above-average rating. Don't expect to get your intellect stimulated though, because it's really nothing more than your typical popcorn flick. A good one at that, but probably very shallow compared to the source material. As is usually the case with novel-to-screen adaptations.

• Conner R

  
  Honestly, it wasn't a great movie but it definitely had a lot to like. The visual style of the film was great and one of the main reasons it works. The other aspect that works is the story. It could've been better, but at the heart of it you could see there was something… More
  Honestly, it wasn't a great movie but it definitely had a lot to like. The visual style of the film was great and one of the main reasons it works. The other aspect that works is the story. It could've been better, but at the heart of it you could see there was something great. If only the casting would have been better and the dialogue cleaned up.

• KJ P

  
  Awesome! Great visuals and thrills! I was completely satisfied with the outcome of this movie!

• Anthony L

  
  Alex Proyas is better than this. This film is all about the mindless action and dazzling special effects which is a big shame because amongst all the explosions and witty quips, there is a really good story there! Boring and senseless!

• Aaron N

  
  Susan Calvin: Do you ever have a normal day? Detective Del Spooner: Yeah. Once. It was a Thursday. A Will Smith movie with the expected charm and one-liners he supplies, mixed with the sci-fi realm that is very convincing and some interesting story points that could have been… More
  Susan Calvin: Do you ever have a normal day? Detective Del Spooner: Yeah. Once. It was a Thursday. A Will Smith movie with the expected charm and one-liners he supplies, mixed with the sci-fi realm that is very convincing and some interesting story points that could have been delved into further. There is a good amount of intrigue in the story, but the focus is more on the action in this case, and that doesn't bother me too much, being that this is a summer popcorn film at its core. The great use of special effects combined with a murder mystery aspect, as well as the unique nature of going into the programming of robots make this a better than average summer action film. Smith in particular gives a very good performance adding more depth to a character along with his usual smart alec, yet naturally charismatic attitude. Director Alex Proyas does a good enough job at balancing the concepts with the entertainment value, and giving the action scenes a different kind of feel, with a few standout sequences. Knowing that Proyas had a rough time keeping a certain vision in mind against the more popcorn concerned Fox studio heads, its nice to see there is some semblance of deeper themes layered into the story. The character of Sunny is also particularly well handled. Voiced and motion captured by Alan Tudyk, this character is supposed to be the most complex in the story and Tudyk does an effective job at making it work. Neat and entertaining flick. Detective Del Spooner: You know, somehow, "I told you so" just doesn't quite cut it.

• Jason O

  
  Took me a long time to see this, even though I'd wanted to see it ever since I first saw the previews. And it didn't disappoint! Great movie about the idea of robots taking over the world as we know it, and Will Smith trying to stop them.

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