Much Better Than I Expected

Rating: 8/10 (15 July 2004)

When I first heard of the film, I thought it was going to be simply a programmer with great special effects and non-stop action. As it turns out, I, ROBOT does have the requisite action and special effects, but it also has a story with something to say about the world.
Will Smith stars as Del Spooner, a cop who has a big issue with robots, which have become enormously popular in 2030s America. His suspicions of them are in complete contrast to most other people, who think they are a great help to society.
When the inventor of these robots dies, Spooner thinks he was murdered by one of his creations, while everyone else believes it to be a suicide. What follows is a roller-coaster side of twists and turns as the film drives toward an unexpected conclusion.
What could have been simply a generic action picture, turns into something much more. I, ROBOT will entertainment, but it will also ask you think as well. Hopefully, it will inspire other producers to do the same with their big action films.