Much better than average

Rating: 8/10 (18 July 2004)

I Robot, from the same director as the amazing Dark City, is visually amazing, with a "look" that is arresting and unique, even if quite similar to Spielberg's Minority Report. Furthermore, Will Smith is terrific, the perfect choice I believe, with his smarmy attitude, physicality, and considerable sex appeal. (Ok - he was very hot! And we get to see some of his amazing physique.)
I agree with some comments that the script and characterization is not all one would hope and expect, but I feel it is good enough, that combined with the wonderful look of the movie and the presence of Will Smith, makes for a thought provoking and very entertaining 2 hours.
The opinions on this movie seem to be quite polarized. I tend to be very hard to please, but I give I Robot thumbs up.