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I, Robot

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Will Smith in I, Robot (2004)
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In 2035, a technophobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity.In 2035, a technophobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity.In 2035, a technophobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
550K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,871
386
  • Director
    • Alex Proyas
  • Writers
    • Jeff Vintar(screenplay)
    • Akiva Goldsman(screenplay)
    • Isaac Asimov(suggested by book)
  • Stars
    • Will Smith
    • Bridget Moynahan
    • Bruce Greenwood
  • Director
    • Alex Proyas
  • Writers
    • Jeff Vintar(screenplay)
    • Akiva Goldsman(screenplay)
    • Isaac Asimov(suggested by book)
  • Stars
    • Will Smith
    • Bridget Moynahan
    • Bruce Greenwood
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 893User reviews
    • 222Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 15 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Will Smith
    Will Smith
    • Del Spooner
    Bridget Moynahan
    Bridget Moynahan
    • Susan Calvin
    Bruce Greenwood
    Bruce Greenwood
    • Lawrence Robertson
    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Sonny
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • Dr. Alfred Lanning
    Adrian Ricard
    • Granny
    • (as Adrian L. Ricard)
    Chi McBride
    Chi McBride
    • Lt. John Bergin
    Jerry Wasserman
    Jerry Wasserman
    • Baldez
    Fiona Hogan
    • V.I.K.I.
    Peter Shinkoda
    Peter Shinkoda
    • Chin
    Terry Chen
    Terry Chen
    • Chin
    David Haysom
    David Haysom
    • NS4 Robot…
    Scott Heindl
    Scott Heindl
    • NS4 Robot…
    Sharon Wilkins
    Sharon Wilkins
    • Asthmatic Woman
    Craig March
    Craig March
    • Detective
    Kyanna Cox
    • Girl
    Darren Moore
    Darren Moore
    • Homeless Man
    Aaron Douglas
    Aaron Douglas
    • USR Attorney #1
    • Director
      • Alex Proyas
    • Writers
      • Jeff Vintar(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Akiva Goldsman(screenplay)
      • Isaac Asimov(suggested by book)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      No re-shoots were required, a rarity for a movie as big as this.
    • Goofs
      Spooner blithely accepts VIKI's lame excuse about "data corruption" in the video log 1 minute before the window break, without investigating the source of that problem, or asking for the video prior to the corruption.
    • Quotes

      Detective Del Spooner: Human beings have dreams. Even dogs have dreams, but not you, you are just a machine. An imitation of life. Can a robot write a symphony? Can a robot turn a... canvas into a beautiful masterpiece?

      Sonny: Can *you*?

    • Crazy credits
      Instead of opening credits, the beginning of the movie features Isaac Asimov's 3 Laws of Robotics: LAW I. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. LAW II. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. LAW III. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
    • Alternate versions
      Post-converted to 3D for Blu-Ray release in 2012.
    • Connections
      Edited into 2004 MLB All-Star Game (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Superstition
      Written and Performed by Stevie Wonder

      Courtesy of Motown Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews893

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    8/10
    Rock'em Sock'em Robo-fun
    Director Alex Proyas, helmer of such cult favorites as 'Dark City' and 'The Crow', steps into the Hollywood limelight with his first attempt at a mainstream Hollywood blockbuster.

    'I, Robot' chronicles the life of Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith) who has a techno-phobic view of the world's newest appliance, a life-like robot created by the world's leading technology giant US Robotics. A link in Spooner's past is linked to his phobia of the automaton movement sweeping the nation. According to US Robotics, there will be eventually 1 robot to every 5 humans.

    Spooner is called to the offices of US Robotics when a leading scientist (James Cromwell), with a secret link to Spooner, has apparently committed suicide. His death seems to have mysterious circumstances which could link to a robot. With man's complete trust in the new robot technology, it seems too ludicrous to every one except Spooner.

    As the mystery deepens, Spooner unravels the very fabric of the robotic giant, locks horns with CEO Lawrence Robertson (Bruce Greenwood) and learns more about his automated enemy with the aid of scientist Dr. Susan Calvin (Bridget Moynahan). Through the course of these events he may learn more than he could ever imagine.

    It is hard to defend a film like 'I, Robot' but I am going to try. For sci-fi purists, Isaac Asimov's legendary work about the robot and how he will intricate into our society has filled the minds of readers for over 50 years. But the similarities between the film presented here and his work are few and far between. Kind of like last week's release of Jerry Bruckheimer's 'King Arthur'. Both films take sacred subject matter and re-invent it with a new twist. I would have to say that 'I. Robot' is better in a lot ways.

    At the core of 'I, Robot' beats the soul of Asimov as his 3 laws regarding robots are sacredly left intact and the film does abide by them. Also a lot of the characters have similar names to the people in the text. It is almost like taking Star Trek's 'prime directive' and some of the now classic characters and setting them in a new idea of the future. The core is left intact but in some ways it has been updated and refreshed.

    The story, special effects and extremely zealous direction, however, all seem to be brought forth by the collaborators who cobbled this film together. There are influences of 'Robocop', 'Short Circuit', 'Blade Runner' and even the classic comic-book series 'Magnus: Robot Fighter'. Each of these robot influences echo back to what makes 'I Robot' so intriguing, a joy to watch and memorable.

    Sure the story does have a lot of sci-fi influences and clichés aside from robot films including 'Star Wars' and 'Planet of the Apes' but don't these benchmark sci-fi films influence everything coming down the turnpike these days. It even has the classic sci-fi cliché of the social outcast claiming there is an invasion coming except no one believes him. But that is not what should bring us into the film.

    You really need to give credit to director Alex Proyas because it is his magic as a filmmaker that holds this film together. He knows where to play it straight and where to let his lead actor bring on the charm. Also you really have to admire the man's technical ability. His brilliant inter-laying of robots into the photography is astounding. Proyas is an A-list director in the making and 'I, Robot' shows that he can deliver a big Hollywood film.

    I also give credit to Will Smith who starts out being very unapproachable with his character but as the film goes we really become fond of his hero. Smith's Spooner does have a lot of his previous sci-fi heroes inter-laced into Spooner but it comes off as more of a homecoming than an annoyance. In some ways I think Proyas had something to do with that especially in the chase down scene towards the beginning of the film. It almost felt like 'Men in Black' again.

    As for Smith's co-stars, Cromwell's Lanning is a throwaway character used mainly for effect, Moynahan is timid and sometimes robot-like but it is a sturdy performance and Greenwood is menacing and a good match to face off against the rebellious Smith.

    The reason I was so fond of 'I, Robot' is because for once it was a summer film that didn't apologize for trying to be entertaining. The special effects, the performances and the direction are all what people want to see in the summer and this film is loads and loads of fun. It is a great giant popcorn film with a light layering of message.

    My only small problem with this film was that it is supposed to be set in Chicago in 2035. I didn't buy it but if it was 2135, then maybe.

    Sure the film doesn't pave new ground but why does every film have to. It is pure summer fun and what is wrong with that.

    If you want Asimov and sci-fi purism then you can always read the novels. Stop apologizing and most of all stop belly-aching, just give the film a chance. If you like science fiction films and want to be remembered how much fun they used to be then this picture is the perfect ticket for you. So Says the Soothsayer.
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    • Jul 15, 2004

    FAQ11

    • How is it possible that in a future with that advanced technology a police officer does not have cameras with himself and can't live stream how he is attacked by robots to prove his point?
    • Is "I, Robot" based on a book?
    • What are the Three Laws of Robotics?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 16, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hardwired
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Mediastream Vierte Film GmbH & Co. Vermarktungs KG
      • Davis Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $120,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $144,801,023
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $52,179,887
      • Jul 18, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $353,133,898
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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