With many of these Blockbuster films that came out in the mid 2000's, I ended up pretty much giving them a 7/10. I was surprised at just how much I enjoyed Roland Emmerich's "The Day after Tomorrow", and both of these movies ended up being part of the family DVD collection. Since then, I've ended up doing a little research and realised that "I, Robot" shares very little with it's source material, but then is one of those adaptations that strangely never bothered me.
In 2035, robots are used as servants for almost everything, and none seem to display any negativity or objection. Programmed with the three Laws of robotics directives: Never harm a human or let a human come to harm, always obey humans unless this violates the first Law and finally to protect its own existence (Unless this violates the First or Second Laws). The co-founder of U. S. Robotics, dies after falling several stories from his office window. His death is ruled as suicide, but Detective Spooner (Will Smith), who knew Lanning as a friend believes otherwise.
Will Smith is very good as a hard-nut detective. Of course he is one of the most likable stars and I had hoped from all the trailers and marketing they showed, he would keep it up consistency throughout the films running time and he really did. Alan Tudyk did a wonderful job as the voice of Sonny. I'm really glad that the character is developed so well, but I wish there had been more screen time dedicated to him. The female scientist played by Bridget Moynahan however, looked pretty lost when it came to filming certain scenes and feels greatly underwritten.
Final Verdict: If you're looking for a decent pop-corn flick, "I, Robot" will more than enough satisfy. However, I don't think it's going to entertain enough to live a longer life than the year it came out. 7/10.
In 2035, robots are used as servants for almost everything, and none seem to display any negativity or objection. Programmed with the three Laws of robotics directives: Never harm a human or let a human come to harm, always obey humans unless this violates the first Law and finally to protect its own existence (Unless this violates the First or Second Laws). The co-founder of U. S. Robotics, dies after falling several stories from his office window. His death is ruled as suicide, but Detective Spooner (Will Smith), who knew Lanning as a friend believes otherwise.
Will Smith is very good as a hard-nut detective. Of course he is one of the most likable stars and I had hoped from all the trailers and marketing they showed, he would keep it up consistency throughout the films running time and he really did. Alan Tudyk did a wonderful job as the voice of Sonny. I'm really glad that the character is developed so well, but I wish there had been more screen time dedicated to him. The female scientist played by Bridget Moynahan however, looked pretty lost when it came to filming certain scenes and feels greatly underwritten.
Final Verdict: If you're looking for a decent pop-corn flick, "I, Robot" will more than enough satisfy. However, I don't think it's going to entertain enough to live a longer life than the year it came out. 7/10.