I Robot

Rating: 7/10 (24 February 2005)

I am going to be as forthcoming as I can be about this movie. I liked it a lot. It was a sci-fi thriller and to really appreciate this genre of movie you need to be a sci-fi lover. Before I saw the movie I too was very skeptical of its quality. However, after seeing it I stand corrected. Will Smith' acting is up to par and he is the same gun slinging, 'gung-ho', blow-up-the-bad-guy, with a smile on his face character he always plays in movies. Its corny and cheesy but entertaining. You also need to approach this movie with a specific mindset. Those viewers who appreciate movies that have plausible and even furthermore conceivable plots will not like this movie. You need to let go of your grips of reality and take the movie for what it is. I personally feel that any movie about AI that is done decently well is intriguing and entertaining. The ending to the movie is also quite a surprise, believe me you do not see it coming by a long shot - specifically I am talking about the villain. Now I am not a spoiler so you are going to have to watch it for yourself. And on a superficial note, the actress playing opposite Will Smith is gorgeous - not that this would convince anyone to watch a movie but its an added perk. In combination with its blockbuster effects and intriguing story line this movie is worth the 2 hour investment you need to make. I give this movie an enthused 1 and a 1/2 thumbs up. If you like Total Recallesk type movies you'll appreciate this one. Enjoy fellow movie buffs.