I, Robot [Blu-ray]
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Actor: Aaron Joseph, Adrian Ricard, Bruce Greenwood, Craig March, Will SmithBrand: Fox
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 115 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2008-03-11
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Movie Reviews of I, Robot [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: More connected with classic Sci-Fi than many realize
Summary: 5 Stars
This film borrows its title from a collection of short stories written by Isaac Asimov (there actually is no individual story or novel called "I, Robot"). It also borrows several concepts and terminology from Asimov's "Robot" series, particularly the "Three Laws of Robotics", the first of which is: "A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm". The movie received a lot of criticism from classic sci-fi fans because it is not really an adaptation of any of Asimov's stories, and because some of the action actually VIOLATES the Laws of Robotics.
However, this movie has a deeper connection to classic science fiction than many fans realize. This movie combines themes from Asimov's "Robot" stories with ANOTHER classic science fiction story. This story is "With Folded Hands" by Jack Williamson. In the Jack Williamson story, a bunch of black robots appear on earth ostensibly to "help" human beings but in reality to protect them from any danger at all. By the end of the story humans are being lobotomized and kept safely in padded rooms where they can't be harmed.
By combining these two themes, the movie makers are addressing the central conundrum of Asimov's "Laws", namely, how far can you go to protect humans before they're no longer human? In addition, the movie's ending addresses another theme from Asimov's "Robot" stories that is actually much deeper than the "Laws": as robots drift towards becoming self-aware sentient beings, how will this affect them and humanity? What will they (and we) turn into? On the surface this movie appears to pay minimal service to Asimov's writings, but in reality it is built solidly upon a foundation of classic science fiction ideas.
Summary of I, Robot [Blu-ray]
In the year 2035, technology and robots are a trusted part of everyday life. But that trust is broken when a scientist is found dead and a skeptical detective (Smith) believes that a robot is responsible. Bridget Moynahan co-stars in this high-tech action thriller that questions whether technology will ultimately lead to mankind's salvation . . . or annihilation.As paranoid cop Del Spooner, Will Smith (Independence Day, Men in Black) displays both his trademark quips and some impressive pectoral muscles in I, Robot. Only Spooner suspects that the robots that provide the near future with menial labor are going to turn on mankind--he's just not sure how. When a leading roboticist dies suspiciously, Spooner pursues a trail that may prove his suspicions. Don't expect much of a connection to Isaac Asimov's classic science fiction stories; I, Robot, the action movie, isn't prepared for any ruminations on the significance of artificial intelligence. This likable, efficient movie won't break any new ground, but it does have an idea or two to accompany its jolts and thrills, which puts it ahead of most recent action flicks. Also featuring Bridget Moynahan (The Sum of All Fears), Bruce Greenwood (The Sweet Hereafter), and James Cromwell (Babe, LA Confidential). --Bret Fetzer
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