A harmless romp...

Rating: Null/10 (22 August 2004)

Okay...
Well, first up, this film is your usually 'Big Willy' CGI summer blockbuster...
Next question... Is it any good???
It's alright... Nothing special... Unless you consider CGI special... Because in that area, I Robot has some of the best special effects I've ever seen. A kind of 'one up' on Star Wars II - Attack Of The Clones.
The plot, although simple, is... again... alright. And, I suppose, unlike his usual summer blockbusters, at least we get to see a 'serious' side to Will Smith's acting abilities... But to be honest, given the premise of the film; 'cute' robots being subservient to human beings via the so called Three Laws,... It IS a little difficult to take that sense of seriousness seriously... Sorry Will!!!
This film could have been, should have been a lot darker... But then, it wouldn't be a summer, 'Big Willy' production now would it??? So, this one is definitely for the kids... Whom I'm sure will love this film...
For us serious Sci-Fi fans... Don't take it too seriously... It's a fun, light... not heavy, Sci-Fi romp... And the CGI is excellent.
Score: 7 / 10