I, Robot (2004) , holding it's own in the genre pantheon?

Rating: 7/10 (4 March 2008)

I, Robot has a fan base that I'm glad to say has kept this film from drifting down into the depths of bad blockbuster sci-fi ratingville. I remember upon the film's release how so many people were wary of if Will Smith could carry the film? The concerns from Isaac Asimov's fans about a sacrilegious take on his legacy etc etc. Truth is is that I, Robot is an amalgamation of sci-fi ideas, from the suggestion of Asimov to the novel of the same name from Eando Binder, it's a mix that ultimately gives us a cop versus sci-fi conspiracy picture, that is sure as hell entertaining if taken on popcorn terms.
Having just watched this again for the first time in a few years or so, I found that it still hits the mark to me as a real tidy genre piece, a pic with a solid heart beat and brain waves to keep it thought provoking. It's a futuristic mystery that is smartly realised by Alex Proyas' directing - in the manner befitting the subject, and of course Will Smith handles the entertaining action lead role with consummate ease. However, the main triumph (outside of the story) is Alan Tudyk as our computer generated protagonist, Sonny, the voice and humanist movements are brilliantly brought to life by him and it's a real pleasure to observe.
Great visuals (Oscar nominated), top story, kinetic action, better than average acting (though Bridget Moynahan struggles to convince as a boffin at times), and we get a perfect nights entertainment for someone who is looking for a rental that safely delivers what it says on the robotic shaped tin. 7.5/10