Good ENTERTAINMENT. Exactly what I wanted...

Rating: 8/10 (16 July 2004)

Look, this movie is NOT "Schindler's List" or even "2001". I went to this movie for the same reason I went to "True Lies" back in 1994; to be entertained. I did not expect the story to follow Asimov's book at all, and I'm glad it didn't. I would have been bored outta my mind. I watch movies like "Jurassic Park" for their entertainment value, nothing else. In that regard, this movie delivered the goods. I want to be blown away visually, somewhat interested in the story, but more than that, I want to be visually entertained. I love movies like "Pie" and "Slingblade", but "I,Robot" was all about the summer blockbuster adventure, and that's what it is. I loved it! Every now and then you get the whole package (story, concept, visual stimulation, writing), and that is what you call a classic. "The Matrix" is a good example. "North by Northwest" is another. "Lawrence of Arabia" is another. etc. etc. etc. If you are entertained by bigger than life, over the top action, you'll like this movie. If you are looking for some deep artistic showcase, don't waste your time. Noone wants to hear you complain about how "terrible and inaccurate" this movie is, or how it didn't follow Asimov's book, or how terrible Will Smith is for this part (a sentiment I agree with actually, but the movie is still fun - I would have liked to see Christian Bale as Detective Spooner). This is good clean fun, and although I would have preferred it darker like "The Crow" or "Dark City" - both rated R - it's still a blast on the big screen. 8/10