I, Robot (2004)

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Directed by
Alex Proyas

Written by
Isaac Asimov, Jeff Vintar

Cast
Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, Alan Tudyk, James Cromwell, Bruce Greenwood [more]

I, Robot Reviews

Although I, Robot isn't quite as pulse-pounding or intellectually challenging as Minority Report, it stimulates many of the same areas of the brain, and causes the body to pump nearly as much adrenaline. In almost every way imaginable, it satisfies, and that (unfortunately) has been a rare quality at the multiplexes this summer. [read review]  --James Berardinelli (ReelViews) Take away the incongruous and frankly off-putting lead performance by Will Smith, the endless scenes of overwhelmingly stilted plot exposition, and the unendingly familiar plot points that trot by every 20 minutes..and you're left with two or three high-quality action scenes, period. [read review]  --Scott Weinberg (eFilmCritic.com) I, ROBOT rises above plot holes and stilted dialogue just enough to be a fun Sunday afternoon Matinee. It certainly doesn't have any of the depth or complexity of a film like BLADE RUNNER - but it was a lot easier to sit through than HEARTBEEPS, SHORT CIRCUIT, or the last half hour of A.I. [read review]  --Brian McKay (eFilmCritic.com) So what is “I, Robot?” An action film? Yes, but only in spurts. A mystery? At times, but nothing is left to chance. A mediation on the dangers of robotics and artificial intelligence? Maybe in the press kit, but certainly not in the film. “I, Robot” isn’t a disaster, just a mess. [read review] D --Brian Orndorf (FilmJerk.com) The plot is simple-minded and disappointing, and the chase and action scenes are pretty much routine for movies in the sci-fi CGI genre. The robots never seem to have the heft and weight of actual metallic machines, and make boring villains. [read review]  --Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times) Damn! I was really looking forward to this film blowing my nuts clean off, but instead, was treated to a decent summer sci-fi romp that is likely to be forgotten by my already-burned-out braincells once I get to the end of this review. [read review] 6/10 --'JoBlo' (JoBlo.com) So, while engaging, imaginative thrillers have been a rarity at the multiplexes this summer, I, Robot is definitely one of this summer's stand-outs. And in the "Summer of the Male Ass", I have to say it's one of the highlights. [read review] B+ --Joshua Sandefur (MovieJustice) ...this is a big, soulless action film. It made me feel a lot like "The Day After Tomorrow" did: It's fun, sure, but uninspired. We've seen it all before -- the glib cop, the spectacular pursuits, the ludicrous plot twists. [read review] C+ --Eric D. Snider (EricDSnider.com) Those expecting two hours of fighting robots, big explosions and a few cracking one-liners will get a lot more than they bargained for. Just go for a good time and you’ll have one, as sometimes expectations are a bad thing. [read review]  --Kevin Thomas (eFilmCritic.com) I, Robot blew its chance for greatness, first by straying from an infinitely intriguing question about what makes us human and then by not just going the summer effects blockbuster route, but failing there, too. [read review]  --Andrea Chase (Killer Movie Reviews) They missed the nuts and bolts of Asimov's classic. I, Robot is not an overload of fun but it is programmed for our entertainment. This Will Smith Summer Movie Installment is a clanking good time. [read review]  --Blake Snyder (MovieWeb) I, Robot is the latest techno-cautionary action film to hit theaters and despite being completely pointless throughout, it's a really nice showcase for Will Smith and a pretty fun time as well. [read review] B --Craig Younkin (Lee's Movie Info) Despite a few plot holes, I, Robot hits the spot. There's plenty of action to keep the audience from falling asleep between the few fleeting moments where the film lags as it tries to develop. [read review] 7/10 --Paul Boschen (Movie Marshal) Whether there's anything substantial under the sheen and CGI of Alex Proyas' glistening future vision is debatable, but this enjoyable, engrossing picture is at least intelligently artificial. [read review]  --Nev Pierce (BBC Films) While the film definitely skews towards the action genre more befitting its summer blockbuster roots, it is not without its own intelligence, one that is certainly worth careful consideration. [read review] --Ed Owens (CineScene) This crowd-pleasing tale of android revolution and evolution is as sleek, efficient and dynamic as a robot - and, but for the presence of Will Smith, just as soulless. [read review] 7/10 --Anton Bitel (Movie Gazette) ‘I, Robot’ ends up as a slightly above- average film; one that is blessed with a great lead performance but, at the same time, is cursed by half-hearted plotting. [read review]  --Joe Rickey (Movie-Gurus.com) It's an average Big Summer Action Movie, certainly better than the likes of Van Helsing, but well below the likes of Spider-Man 2 or even Chronicles of Riddick. [read review]  --Jay Seaver (eFilmCritic.com) The stylish, paranoid thriller "I, Robot" is the perfect sci-fi movie for a post-9/11 world, in that it tells us we're afraid of threats hiding in plain sight. [read review]  --Jami Bernard (New York Daily News) Maybe I shouldn’t have hoped for another classic in the world of science fiction, only a mere two years after the masterful Minority Report’s release. [read review]  --Danny Baldwin (BucketReviews.com) The film successfully incorporates many genres – spectacular action, romance, and mystery – all on the wide backdrop of a believable Chicago of 2035. [read review] 9/10 --Avril Carruthers (Movie-Vault.com) It gets off to a slow start and a lot of the dialogue doesn't work, but this is the perfect "summer movie" in a summer where those are lacking. [read review]  --Brian Gallagher (MovieWeb) This movie may provide you with a little bit of fun, but nothing can hide the fact that it's poor genre stuff with slightly upgraded software. [read review] --Chris Knipp (CineScene) I guess a summer special effects blockbuster with plot development is too much to ask for. Maybe I should have my own wiring examined. [read review]  --David Levine (FilmCritic.com) What makes I, Robot work is director Alex Proyas’ surprisingly effective balance of action, intrigue and emotion. [read review] 74/100 --Brian Webster (Apollo Guide) So, what we basically have here is a summer movie disguised as a science fiction movie. On that level, it works. [read review]  --David Nusair (Reel Film Reviews) Fast-paced, action-packed, enjoyable sci-fi thriller – like Minority Report, but dumber. And with more robots. [read review]  --Matthew Turner (ViewLondon) Will Smith has one hot bod, but is that enough to overcome this futuristic flick's edifice complex? [read review] --Stephanie Zacharek (Salon) Any movie that stars Will Smith as a futuristic cop is certain not to have a high IQ. [read review]  --Lee Chase IV (CultureDose.net)

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