I, Robot [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of I, Robot [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Blu-Ray Technical Specs
Summary: 4 Stars
I, Robot [Blu-ray]
Feature film Blu-Ray technical specifications:
Video: 1080p, 2.35:1
Audio:
* English dts-HD Master Audio 5.1
* Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
* French Dolby Digital 5.1
I'm hopeful that Amazon's technical specifications listings will become more useful.
Movie Review: I,robot
Summary: 4 Stars
'I, Robot' features very good quality 1080p/AVC-encoded transfer,I may as well begin at the opening titles and the real kicker is how pristine the image actually is.It's quite simply delivers one of the best transfers I've ever seen.I couldn't believe how realistic it all sounded. Just listen to the pouncing robots, the engines throttling against the road.
Movie Review: I Robot
Summary: 4 Stars
this movie is one of a kind, great story, makes you kinda think about things lol, the picture is 5 out of 5 very very clear picture. Sound is unmatched. Go get this one its only 12.99 brand new!!!Movie Review: I, Will Smith...
Summary: 3 Stars
[3.5 stars]
How you take this film depends entirely on how you approach it.
If you expect a faithful adaptation of Isaac Asimov, then walk away. The fact that the icy middle-aged Susan Calvin of the stories has been transformed into a young, slightly ditzy love interest tells you all you need to know. This is a big-budget Will Smith action vehicle, with none of the depth and intelligence of Asimov's stories.
But if a popcorn action film is all you're looking for, 'I, Robot' is pretty good. There are some well-choreographed CG action scenes, and director Alex Proyas gives the film an appropriate near-futuristic setting. Smith as the hero Spooner does a reasonable job in a role that doesn't take him far out of his comfort zone, James Cromwell has a few interesting scenes and voice-overs as Dr Lanning, and Alan Tudik infuses Sonny with an appropriate amount of humanity. On the other hand, Bridget Moynahan is very stiff and unconvincing as Calvin, and Bruce Greenwood is largely wasted as the baddie-but-is-he-really Lawrence.
Basically, the plot unfolds as you might expect, with several twists and turns that are fairly easily anticipated ( Spooner's boss demands his badge and throws him off the case? Never saw THAT one coming, did we....). The final revelation at the end is quite well done, though, and represents an interesting take on the Three Laws. There are a couple of other token attempts to be "deep", such as Lanning's monologues, but this is relative. "Deep" for a Hollywood blockbuster will not impress those used to the metaphysics of Asimov's tales.
Provided you're happy to overlook the fact that this is 'I, Robot' is little but name, this film is a fair enough Will Smith vehicle. A fun way to spend a few hours, but don't expect it to tax your brain.
Movie Review: Style over Substance (but very entertaining style)
Summary: 3 Stars
I was, and am still impressed by the special effects. I really wish to see how the Blu-Ray version brings out even more of the visual excitement. I realize this has been stated once or twice before but it bears repeating, I just hope that anyone who has read the book is NOT expecting the real deal. Some reviews suggest that it holds faithful to the book in spirit if not in any other fashion. Asimov's vision of the future is at best some backdrop for car chases, shoot em ups, fight scenes and occasional witty banter. And even as a backdrop the book provides a scale and storyline the movie can't even hint at. I'd like to give it another star but to use the title and then go such a different direction, it doesn't seem fair. Enjoy the action, enjoy the color and flair - then read the book. Perhaps in another decade or so special effects will be able to handle a more accurate rendition.