A.I.: Artificial Intelligence

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Birithivy Y A.I. Artificial Intelligence - 9/10. Steven Spielberg’s A.I. is a tribute production towards his friend and contemporary Stanley Kubrick. Originally designed to be a movie that would have been directed by Kubrick, Spielberg took over the reigns using the script Kubrick had made specifically for the film. Its a futuristic tale that puts a spin on the old tale of Pinnochio. When a robotic child is brought into a home, he is discarded when there is a jealousy that comes about from the families biological child. As the child tries to reunite with the mother of the family, someone he felt he had a genuine bonding with, he ventures into a dark and grimy world. Interacting with various individuals along the way, the child and a robotic teddy bear go in search of the one thing they desire: love. Its a brilliantly understated movie, which some people have sadly overlooked in the careers of the two giants that were part of the production. But, its a beautiful tale of what it means to have emotions and feelings, and what it means to be human. A.I. was one of those movies growing up that I didn’t understand the true meaning on first watch. It seemed boring or uninteresting. It only dawned on me as I got older that theres a genuine beauty to this film, one that many other films can’t achieve. The movie isn’t one of my all time favourites of Spielberg, but its surely one of his most unique and endearing films (with a surprisingly dark overtone towards it). Its ending is so bittersweet, but truly tells you one thing: appreciate the fact that you have people in your life that you can love. Cause sometimes, the people that don’t have it, will yearn for it in ways that we will never understand or grasp a hold on. Love is an important thing, and if you have it in your life, cherish it! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/04/24 Full Review Jim P Great interesting start, then a bit of Mad Max Thunderdome in the middle… Then it all tails off into a wet wonderland… Poor ending… Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review Audience Member Steven Spielberg is one of the all-time greats and there’s no denying it, crafting nearly every genre of film and having them be smash hits to the audience. This movie really got me emotional toward the end and intrigued me throughout it. Haley Joel Osment is one of the best child actors ever and performed magnificently, and Jude Law stood out too! I guess one of my complaints with the movie was that it looked too bright and glossy and not clean enough (which is a common feature of many of Spielberg’s early to mid 2000s films, it was probably the cinematographer that he had around that time). However, that does not significantly take away much from this movie’s experience. In this day and age with true A.I. perhaps on the horizon soon, this film offers a unique portrayal and perspective on it! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/13/24 Full Review Jason H It blew me away when I saw it in 2001 in the theater. It blew me away again when I watched it with my daughter 15 years later and just rocked my world (and hers) again on the 3rd re-watch. We've been on a Spielberg kick lately and A.I. still ranks as my favorite. It's shocking how much 'Megan' borrowed from this film. There are so, so, so many moments that will stick forever (I absolutely love 'Teddy'). This story carries so much weight and meaning on so many levels, along with the brilliant cinematography, music, effects, editing and pacing. Easily one of the greatest pieces of sci-fi ever put to film...in my opinion, it's sandwiched between 2001 and The Abyss. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/24 Full Review David D Great piece of sci-fi. always makes me cry when I watch it. That ending is both sad and wonderful at the same time. If you are the sort of person who feels alone a lot I think this will hit you pretty hard. That kid couldn't have done a better job. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/10/24 Full Review Christian K Learning that this was a Kubrick film before he passed and Spielberg took over makes a lot of sense. Its a weird tonal mish mash from start to finish. Incredible child acting. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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