Product: I, Robot [Region 2] (2004)
Rating: 4.0
Silly but Fun
This is most certainly an enjoyable film, provided that what you're looking forward to are cool action sequences rather than an adaptation of Asimov's short story collection or a statement on the nature of the soul. The latter two are barely existent in the film and, in my opinion, that's a good thing. I, Robot is a movie meant to work as a summer popcorn flick, and it definitely does.Will Smith, who carries so much charisma with him that he's impossible not to like in whatever role he takes on, is pretty much perfect in the film's lead role, Detective Del Spooner. Bridget Moynahan, as Dr. Susan Calvin, though, is absolutely awful. Granted, she's a lot of fun to look at, and maybe we needn't be asking more of anyone in a popcorn flick, but I found her performance to be bad to the point of annoyance. The special effects, especially those concerned with the robots' facial expressions, are exceedingly well done and worth the price of a rental on its own. Director Alex Proyas, who was all dark alleyways and bare light bulbs in Dark City, crafts a considerably lighter film here.Recommended. A great film to kick back and relax with on a weekend.