I, Robot

Pros: Effects. Interesting, entertaining plot.
Cons: Not the most original plot.

Over the years, Will Smith has managed to be in several summer movies, all released in July, that have made huge amounts of money. Independence Day, Me n in Black, and Me n in Black ...

Pros: Great action sequences, tightly-plotted, good performances, great SFX
Cons: Some small plot flaws - but only if you want to be really picky!

I might have been disappointed had I watched this thinking I was going to watch something vaguely reminiscent of Isaac Asimov’s stories, but fortunately I wasn’t that naive. (Will Smith being the star was my first clue…) What we have here ...

Pros: Excellent action and wonderful cinematography.
Cons: Some of the sci-fi term's were borrowed from other films.

After the trailers and TV interview with lead actor Will Smith, I, Robot was quickly placed on my, "too see" list. From the previews this filmed looked like an action junkies dream with enough sci-fi to keep the imagination dazzled. One ...

Pros: Remarkable effects. Sonny. Some really terrific action sequences. The cat is a cute touch.
Cons: At least Asimov's story wasn't completely gutted.

I've gotten to the point where I cringe when I hear of someone adapting a science fiction novel to the screen. Usually what happens are that the characters are lifted, maybe a plot device or two, and the rest of it is a violent fantasy that the director ...

Pros: Cinematography; Action; Will Smith
Cons: Not a complete original; A little ridiculous at times

What will the future look like in America and in the world when it comes to technology? Will advances be minimal and productivity per person only marginally better than today? Will humans have more free time? Will much of our tasks be completed by ...

Pros: Great stuff, those robots.
Cons: Bleh stuff, those humans.

Just another blind participant passing through. I never read the novel by Isaac Asimov, although I had heard of it for quite some time before this. From what I've heard, the movie is nothing like the book, but that's secondhand information for you. If ...

Pros: cool action scenes
Cons: asimov must be spinning in his grave.

It has been a long time since I’ve read Asimov’s I, Robot, probably a good ten years actually, so I don’t remember most of the details. But I can still say surely that this movie, other than with the three fundamental robot laws, was ...

Pros: Action sequences held together by a great story
Cons: Maybe a couple, but they are too minor

I have been accused on more the one occasion of thinking too hard when I watch a movie. As a result, I have often complained about the plot of an action flick that everyone else loves. "Yeah, there were plot holes, but the action was great!" So, ...

Pros: Smith, "Sonny", aspects of Proyas' direction
Cons: muddled in parts, fight scenes last too long

As far as summer popcorn movies go, Alex Proyas' recent blockbuster I, Robot can almost be considered high-brow. This, of course, is misleading because the film isn't all that intelligent, nor all that enormously entertaining. Rather, it is a ...

Pros: Some excellent visuals
Cons: Too much CGI, not enough realistic action

I, Robot had the credentials to be an awesome movie. It was directed by Alex Proyas, who previously made the excellent dark science fiction films The Crow and Dark City. It features mega-star Wil Smith. It is based on a group of stories ...

Pros: Thought provoking, good acting, solid plot and convincing special effects.
Cons: None

Sonny: [Robot about to be terminated] Will it hurt? Directed by Alex Proyas Will Smith as Del Spooner Bridget Moynahan as Susan Calvin Alan Tudyk as Sonny James Cromwell as Dr. Lanning Bruce Greenwood as Lawrence Robertson I ...

Pros: The theater was air conditioned.
Cons: Cliched, ultimately dull action flick not based on Asimov and featuring blatant product placements.

I'm not going to spend a lot of time writing this review of I Robot. Maybe an hour. The film does not deserve me spending a lot more time than than on it. The audience who will enjoy this are those with low expectations who are merely ...

Pros: Splashy Special Effects.
Cons: Unoriginality.

“Hmmmmm…lemee see….MEN IN BLACK grossed $250.7 mill….INDEPENDENCE DAY grossed $306.2 mill….and they had in common…WILL SMITH! So go down and get his agent on the phone and let’s sign old Will up for I, ROBOT ...

Pros: Great special effects and action sequences.
Cons: Bleh characters and dialogue.

As I walked out of the theater, I was astonished to see one of the robots from I Robot walking right towards me. I wondered if I should run, then I remembered to look for the red light on Mr. Roboto. No red light, then it's safe. Upon seeing the absence ...

Pros: Great special effects, kept me entertained, Sonny steals the show
Cons: A bit heavy-handed with the symbolism, Smith is the same as in every other movie

This weekend’s pick at the video store was I, Robot. I was a little late to pick this one up, since it’s been out for a while, but it just wasn’t all that appealing to me. I’m not a big Will Smith fan of recent years and also a ...