Product: I, Robot [Region 2] (2004)
Rating: 4.0
Amazing
I haven't read any Isaac Asimov yet, however I know some of his stories, since I've seen three movies based on his books. From this, I have decided that much Anime (Japanese animation) was inspired by the works of Asimov. As this may or may not imply, I, Robot does have moments where, if it weren't the fact that it were live action, I could see it coming out of the minds of the greatest Japanese story tellers, although I know better. This is an action movie which, gasp, actually has a plot.Will Smith plays a cop who has had past, unpleasant run ins with robots, and thus has some degree of paranoia surrounding them. Soon his paranoia proves correct as he is 'attacked' by a rogue robot who has begun to take on elements of a soul. The robot, named Sonny, becomes one of many clues leading Smith's character to the true threat presented toward humanity.I found this movie to be surprisingly good for an action movie, with well developed characters and some nice action scenes. Although not as spectacular as the Matrix Trilogy (especially Reloaded), I, Robot is high above most other movies of its kind.