Special Effects mask a good story

Rating: 5/10 (11 July 2005)

The basic premise of this movie, that an intelligent computer, if put in charge of running everything, might decide it knows what is better for us than we do, and therefor restrict out freedom, is a great idea. That the genius human creator of this computer would realize what he had done, be opposed to it, and try to stop it is still a very good idea.
The idea that he would have to create a special robot, make it kill him, and team up with Will Smith to stop the computer in charge, well that starts over toward the ridiculous. The way the computer tries to kill Will Smith, and is unsuccessful in all it's attempts, is just downright stupid. They've turned a great science fiction story into a ridiculous fantasy with their special effects. If you are able to suspend your disbelief and not think about these things, then this is a great movie for you.