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Robot Stories

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Robot Stories (2003)
DramaRomanceSci-Fi
Four tales: a robot baby as a pre-adoption test, a mother and her dying son's toy robot collection, a lonely robot office worker, and a sculptor contemplating robot-enabled immortality.Four tales: a robot baby as a pre-adoption test, a mother and her dying son's toy robot collection, a lonely robot office worker, and a sculptor contemplating robot-enabled immortality.Four tales: a robot baby as a pre-adoption test, a mother and her dying son's toy robot collection, a lonely robot office worker, and a sculptor contemplating robot-enabled immortality.
IMDb RATING
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    • Greg Pak
    • Greg Pak
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    • Tamlyn Tomita
    • James Saito
    • Vin Knight
    • Greg Pak
    • Greg Pak
  • Stars
    • Tamlyn Tomita
    • James Saito
    • Vin Knight
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    • 25User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
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    Tamlyn Tomita
    Tamlyn Tomita
    • Marcia
    James Saito
    James Saito
    • Roy…
    Vin Knight
    Vin Knight
    • Doug
    Gina Quintos
    • Young Marcia
    Karen Tsen Lee
    Karen Tsen Lee
    • Mrs. Ito
    Glenn Kubota
    Glenn Kubota
    • Mr. Ito
    Norma Fire
    • Caseworker
    T. Lynn Eanes
    T. Lynn Eanes
    • Assistant
    • (as Tanisha Eanes)
    Joshua Spafford
    • Technician
    Catherine Carota
    • Nurse
    Wai Ching Ho
    Wai Ching Ho
    • Bernice
    Cindy Cheung
    Cindy Cheung
    • Grace
    Louis Ozawa
    Louis Ozawa
    • Wilson
    • (as Louis Ozawa Changchien)
    Angel Desai
    Angel Desai
    • Amanda
    Rea Tajiri
    • Doctor
    Oliver Oguma
    • Young Wilson
    John Cariani
    John Cariani
    • Salesman
    Ari Garin
    • Young Wilson
    • (voice)
      • Greg Pak
      • Greg Pak
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      In the "Machine Love" segment, behind the receptionist's desk is a logo that is Pak's actual logo. It consists of a stylized "P", an "A" and a "K" in a circle.
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      Mrs. Ito: [to young daughter] Want some advice, Marcia? Never fall in love. Never get married. Never have kids.

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    8/10
    I liked it a lot..
    first off, this is low budget and the filming debut of this director (or so it seems). Judge it as that... of course it's not perfect, as the people behind it are still finding out which of their ideas work on screen and which don't. This film then, for the most part works, and if you think it over afterwards it works even better.

    You gotta admire the vision and care that went into each of the 4 stories that each touch on a different side of the same subject: how humans relate to machines and then relate back to real life. The story about the comatose boy his mother and his action figures was especially touching, as was the one about the older man that just wants to die, both beautiful roles by the mother and the sculptor. It seems the director is at best when making a 'small' story, he does it with a tenderness and visual power rarely seen. This leaves the actors plenty of room to present their characters in subtle ways and not having to carry the weight of the story by overacting.

    The acting from the predominantly Asian cast is very good, and it's nice to see asians in a non-stereotypical role in American film. The imagery shows the low budget, but the locations are well chosen and it's well directed. The only weak point is when it gets exciting the director has trouble picking up the pace and really conveying the sense of fear and adrenaline the characters must feel. These moments are very sporadic (just one in the first story..my least favorite anyway).

    This is a movie to watch, if you have an open mind and can relate to the people on screen. If you're looking for more traditional sci-fi themes.. look further. Calling this movie sci-fi just because it deals with robots is missing the point. This is more geared towards drama. And it's good.. especially for a filming debut. Definitely a director to watch for in the future. A man with vision, ideas and original stories to tell.
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    • deluqz
    • Feb 11, 2005

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      • January 20, 2003 (United States)
      • United States
      • Robot Stories Productions
      • English
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      • New York City, New York, USA
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    • 1 hour 25 minutes
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      • Dolby SR

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