I, Robot

Rating: 7/10 (25 July 2004)

Let's start with the obvious: The movie was "Suggested by Asimov." With that said, we all can conclude that only few aspects hold to the book - The Three Laws of Robotics.
With that out of the way, the movie is entertaining as any typical Will Smith July released vehicle tends to be. I, Robot is geared toward the action-oriented moviegoer figuring on beating the summer heat and looking only for pure excitement and quick dialogue. There really isn't any thinking compacity needed or required to watch this movie, unless you want to.
For those that don't know the three laws, here they are:
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
I, Robot touches on these principles in the respect that a robot can have these laws, but break/manipulate them if logic suggests otherwise. When I said "unless you want to" about thinking during the movie, what I mean is that there is an underlying message in the movie about the breaking of these laws. I can't really say all that much more because I would spoil the movies ending.
In a nutshell, you have Will Smith delivering his quick lines and engaging in fast-paced action. It is a nonstop thrill ride for the summer sci-fi genre, so expect plenty of CGI effects, an interesting robot named Sonny (who, I thought stole the show), an army of robots (oddly looking like Star Wars's clone army at one point, and like a squadron of ants in another), and a satisfying fantasy getaway for 2 hours.
On a note, just to bring it up, the likeness to Star Wars Episode I robots (in their carriers) and Episode II's clones (when Obi-Wan visits the factory) cannot be denied.
Anyone who is expecting the Asimov book brought to life, other than some innuendos, will be sadly disappointed. It is far from the book, but I liked the thrill of the adventure. The movie is fun, if not all that intellectual.