Too Effects Happy for Its Own Good

Rating: 5/10 (22 September 2015)

Alex Proyas had directed a number of interesting films up to this point in 2004. But, maybe getting a big budget got him effects happy! And, boy does he way over do it in "I, Robot!"
The film ends up becoming yet another feature-length effects reel, seemingly made to show us the abilities of the effects crew, instead of telling a decent story.
And, that wouldn't be too big a deal, except for the fact that the movie is based on the science-fiction classic by Issac Asimov. So, when you are watching the mindless effects-packed action sequences, you are absolutely thinking about what a waste of time this movie can be.
Asimov's famous Three Laws of Robotics serves as an important plot element here, but that's pretty much it for the source material's involvement. The story created for the movie does have some good elements, but just when the story gets interesting, it's time for another please-make-it-stop effects sequence!
It definitely gets wearing on the viewer, to the point that you're just ready for the movie to wrap up by its end.
Best to grab Asimov's original, and get the "I, Robot" that's worth your time!
***** (5 Out of 10 Stars)