I, Robot (2004)
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In 2035, where robots are common-place and abide by the three laws of robotics, a techno-phobic cop investigates an apparent suicide. Suspecting that a robot may be responsible for the death, his investigation leads him to believe that humanity may be in danger.
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... Del Spooner
... Susan Calvin
... Sonny
... Dr. Alfred Lanning
... Lawrence Robertson
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I, Robot (2004), holding it's own in the genre pantheon?
I, Robot has a fan base that I'm glad to say has kept this film from drifting down into the depths of bad blockbuster sci-fi ratingville. I remember upon the film's release how so many people were wary of if Will Smith could carry the film? The concerns from Isaac Asimov's fans about a sacrilegious take on his legacy etc etc. Truth is is that I, Robot is an amalgamation of sci-fi ideas, from the suggestion of Asimov to the novel of the same name from Eando Binder, it's a mix that ultimately gives us a cop versus sci-fi conspiracy picture, that is sure as hell entertaining if taken on popcorn terms.
Having just watched this again for the first time in a year or so, I found that it still hits the mark to me as a real tidy genre piece with a solid heart beat to keep it thought provoking. A futuristic mystery is smartly realised by Alex Proyas' directing in the manner befitting the subject, and of course Will Smith handles the entertaining action lead role with much ease. However, the main triumph (outside of the story) is Alan Tudyk as our computer generated protagonist Sonny, the voice and humanist movements are brilliantly brought to life by him and it's a real pleasure to observe.
Great visuals (Oscar nominated), top story, kinetic action, better than average acting (though Bridget Moynahan struggles to convince as a boffin at times), and we get a perfect nights entertainment for someone looking for a rental that safely delivers what it says on the robotic shaped tin. 7.5/10
Director:
Writer:
Akiva Goldsman (Screenplay)
Jeff Vintar (Screenplay)
Jeff Vintar (Screenstory)
Isaac Asimov (Novel)
Marc Marcum (Story Editor)
Genres:
Release Date:
2004-07-15
Run Time:
115 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Reviews of
I, Robot
I, Robot (2004), holding it's own in the genre pantheon?
I, Robot has a fan base that I'm glad to say has kept this film from drifting down into the depths of bad blockbuster sci-fi ratingville. I remember upon the film's release how so many people were wary of if Will Smith could carry the film? The concerns from Isaac Asimov's fans about a sacrilegious take on his legacy etc etc. Truth is is that I, Robot is an amalgamation of sci-fi ideas, from the suggestion of Asimov to the novel of the same name from Eando Binder, it's a mix that ultimately gives us a cop versus sci-fi conspiracy picture, that is sure as hell entertaining if taken on popcorn terms.
Having just watched this again for the first time in a year or so, I found that it still hits the mark to me as a real tidy genre piece with a solid heart beat to keep it thought provoking. A futuristic mystery is smartly realised by Alex Proyas' directing in the manner befitting the subject, and of course Will Smith handles the entertaining action lead role with much ease. However, the main triumph (outside of the story) is Alan Tudyk as our computer generated protagonist Sonny, the voice and humanist movements are brilliantly brought to life by him and it's a real pleasure to observe.
Great visuals (Oscar nominated), top story, kinetic action, better than average acting (though Bridget Moynahan struggles to convince as a boffin at times), and we get a perfect nights entertainment for someone looking for a rental that safely delivers what it says on the robotic shaped tin. 7.5/10
Cast & Crew of
I, Robot
Cast
... Del Spooner
... Susan Calvin
... Sonny
... Dr. Alfred Lanning
... Lawrence Robertson
... Farber
... Lt. John Bergin
... Baldez
... Chin
... Chin
... NS4 Robot and NS5 Robot
... NS4 Robot and NS5 Robot
... Granny
... V.I.K.I.
... Asthmatic Woman
... Detective
... Homeless Man
... Young Girl
... Mob Woman
... USR Attorney #1
... Wife
Crew
... Casting
... Producer
... Editor
... Executive Producer
... Production Design
... Original Music Composer
... Additional Editing
... Casting
... Casting
... Screenplay
... Producer
... Sound Designer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Producer
... Casting
... Director of Photography
... Art Direction
... Set Decoration
... Color Timer
... Foley
... Editor
... Director
... Screenplay
... Screenstory
... Novel
... Casting Consultant
... Art Direction
... Set Decoration Buyer
... Costume Design
... Unit Production Manager
... Executive Producer
... Prosthetic Supervisor
... Foley Mixer
... Sound Recordist
... First Assistant Sound Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Foley Supervisor
... ADR Mixer
... Video Assist Operator
... Animation Supervisor
... Hairstylist
... Post Production Supervisor
... Casting Associate
... First Assistant Accountant
... ADR Supervisor
... Digital Intermediate
... Stunt Double
... Stunt Coordinator
... Second Unit Director
... Stunts
... Conceptual Illustrator
... Construction Coordinator
... Producer
... Makeup Department Head
... Editor
... Associate Editor
... Additional Music
... Second Assistant Director
... Assistant Director
... Stunts
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Assistant Art Director
... Co-Producer
... Property Master
... Art Department Assistant
... First Assistant Makeup Artist
... Steadicam Operator
... Sound Designer
... Dialogue Editor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Dialogue Editor
... Second Assistant Sound
... Animation Coordinator
... Chef
... CG Supervisor
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Lead Painter
... Underwater Camera
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Scenic Artist
... CG Supervisor
... Gaffer
... Music Editor
... Makeup Effects
... Hair Department Head
... Associate Producer
... Unit Publicist
... Visual Effects Production Manager
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Transportation Coordinator
... ADR Engineer
... Lighting Artist
... Still Photographer
... Key Hair Stylist
... Truck Costumer
... Visual Effects
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Makeup Artist
... Digital Effects Producer
... CG Supervisor
... Art Department Coordinator
... Script Supervisor
... Painter
... Digital Intermediate Colorist
... Helicopter Camera
... Digital Effects Supervisor
... First Assistant Editor
... Location Scout
... Security
... Casting Coordinator
... Score Engineer
... Post Production Coordinator
... Stand In
... Visual Effects Editor
... Telecine Colorist
... Production Manager
... Libra Head Technician
... Electrician
... Costume Set Supervisor
... Boom Operator
... Assistant Property Master
... Producer
... Conceptual Design
... Construction Foreman
... Leadman
... Painter
... Sculptor
... Set Designer
... Grip
... Seamstress
... Set Costumer
... Set Dressing Artist
... Carpenter
... Craft Service
... Driver
... Loader
... Post-Production Manager
... 2D Sequence Supervisor
... Key Set Production Assistant
... Software Engineer
... Special Effects Coordinator
... Systems Administrators & Support
... Transportation Captain
... Transportation Co-Captain
... Script Coordinator
... Best Boy Electric
... Lighting Technician
... Rigging Gaffer
... Rigging Grip
... Location Manager
... Production Accountant
... Production Coordinator
... Production Supervisor
... Sound Mixer
... 3D Supervisor
... Digital Compositors
... I/O Supervisor
... Visual Development
... Visual Effects
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Motion Capture Artist
... Digital Producer
... Sound
... Negative Cutter
... Costumer
... Story Editor
... Casting Assistant
... Animal Coordinator
... Pre-Visualization Coordinator
... Aerial Coordinator
... Assistant Editor
... Key Rigging Grip
... Dolly Grip
... Storyboard Artist
... Tailor
... Production Assistant
... Construction Buyer
... Senior Animator
... Camera Trainee
... Graphic Designer
... Special Effects Technician
... Swing
... Sound Assistant
... Second Second Assistant Director
... Costume Coordinator
... CG Artist
... Assistant Makeup Artist
... Playback Coordinator
... Foley Artist
... Production Executive
... Data Wrangler
... Technical Advisor
... Best Boy Grip
... Post Production Assistant
... Third Assistant Director
... First Assistant Property Master
... Set Decorating Coordinator
... ADR Recordist
... Special Effects Assistant
... Visual Effects Production Assistant
... Stunt Driver
... Second Assistant Camera
... Animation Technical Director
... Assistant Location Manager
... Location Production Assistant
... Assistant Accountant
... Assistant Chef
... Compositing Lead
... Compositing Supervisor
... First Assistant Production Coordinator
... General Manager
... Generator Operator
... Head of Production
... Payroll Accountant
... Production Assistant
... Production Driver
... Researcher
... Rotoscoping Artist
... Second Assistant Production Coordinator
... Security Coordinator
... Travel Coordinator
... First Assistant Camera
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