Something worth watching.

Rating: Null/10 (16 July 2004)

I must admit, I didn't even want to go see this film but I did. of course, I went to the matinee so I wouldn't have to pay full price. After seeing the film, I was quite pleased.
*****SPOILERS AHEAD******
Will Smith plays a detective in the year 2036. It's Chicago, and the city is a mix of Humans and Robots. The Robots seem to have taken a lot of Human Jobs and Will Smiths character does not like this. Smith appears to have a dislike for the Robots but we find more about that later in the film.

will Smith is called by the very man who has just committed suicide. He is asked to investigate his death. Will Smith's investigation leads him to a Robot. This Robot is a newer model who seems to have more human characteristics. This Robot seems to have all the answers and Will Smith will soon find them all out but not till after he has gone through hell and back. There is a mix of basic movie formula and there are no real surprises but it does all work.
This film reminds me of several films, the style in which it was filmed reminds me of Minority Report and the Story reminds me of Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes. I enjoyed the plot and am glad we didn't get stuck with another love story mixed in with the action.
I did not like the fact that some of the movie was played like an extended commercial for Converse. It was a little too much advertising and was not needed. We got the point. I don't mind product placement but the director seems to really throw Converse in our face. As for the rest of the film, I give it 3 stars out of 4.