I, Robot

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I, Robot

PG-13

Released Jul 15, 2004

1h 55m

Sci-Fi

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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In 2035, highly intelligent robots fill public service positions throughout the world, operating under three rules to keep humans safe. Despite his dark history with robotics, Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith) investigates the alleged suicide of U.S. Robotics founder Alfred Lanning (James Cromwell) and believes that a human-like robot (Alan Tudyk) murdered him. With the help of a robot expert (Bridget Moynahan), Spooner discovers a conspiracy that may enslave the human race.

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Critics Consensus

Bearing only the slightest resemblance to Isaac Asimov's short stories, I, Robot is still a summer blockbuster that manages to make viewers think -- if only a little.

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Leaving aside the sub-Matrix hokum about Spooner's sweet-potato-loving grandmom, the movie humiliates itself - and embarrasses us - by the amount of time it spends plugging a glamorous car...

Apr 1, 2019

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

In the end, I, Robot is just an assembly-line product of a not very advanced model.

Apr 1, 2019

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

He excels in creating alternative worlds and the one here sustains the film, with a pristine beauty that's attractive and slightly sinister.

Apr 1, 2019

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Though the material possessed the potential for landmark genre filmmaking, the result feels like two hours of product placement, so-so-special FX, too much comic relief, and non-acting from a star sleeping through his performance.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 22, 2023

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Jennifer Bisset

CNET

A routine blockbuster for reliable entertainment.

Mar 21, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The way in which the robots acrobatically leap about, as if immune to the effects of gravity, is the main offender.

Rated: 7/10

Sep 30, 2020

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Kelly N

Good action flick! Will Smith at the top of his action game. Interesting message. Very enjoyable

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Jacopo D

Film sottovalutatissimo. Molto bello per grafica, effetti speciali, colpi di scena e trama. C'è tutto, umorismo tensione... Ma soprattutto una grande interpretazione di Will Smith

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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A&W N

Pretty fun movie Will Smith is great and one doesn't like Sonny. Sonny is the GOAT.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/25

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steve m

What's not to like? Robots, Will Smith, good plot and visuals. Bridget Moynaham very good as well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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Ralph R

"I, Robot" from 2004 delivers a solid action sci-fi experience. Visually, it's a standout for its time, with a great depiction of futuristic Chicago and well-designed robots. Alex Proyas's directing creates a cool, dark vibe, which fits the central "are the robots turning on us?" concept. Will Smith is entertaining, though his character's robot-hating trait is a bit over the top. The script has some shaky moments and plot holes, and it feels like they could have explored Asimov's laws more effectively. However, the action sequences are fun, and the pacing keeps you engaged. For me, the sound design and score added to the experience, especially in the intense robot action scenes. It's a good popcorn movie, aiming to entertain, and it succeeds at that. Sure, it has flaws, and it's not a perfect adaptation of Asimov's stories, but if you want a fun action movie with cool visuals, it's worth a watch. It's the kind of movie you can put on and enjoy without overthinking.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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Dick C

All are good...in particular the music composer, Marco Beltrami with also in my favourite motion pictures, icluding Resident Evil, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, The Wolverine, Logan, Venom: Let There Be Carnage...etc

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/25

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Synopsis

In 2035, highly intelligent robots fill public service positions throughout the world, operating under three rules to keep humans safe. Despite his dark history with robotics, Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith) investigates the alleged suicide of U.S. Robotics founder Alfred Lanning (James Cromwell) and believes that a human-like robot (Alan Tudyk) murdered him. With the help of a robot expert (Bridget Moynahan), Spooner discovers a conspiracy that may enslave the human race.

Director: Alex Proyas
Producer: John Davis, Topher Dow, Wyck Godfrey, Laurence Mark, Michael Lee Baron
Screenwriter: Isaac Asimov, Jeff Vintar, Akiva Goldsman
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Laurence Mark Productions, Davis Entertainment, Overbrook Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Stylized Action|Brief Partial Nudity)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 15, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 27, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $144.8M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby SR, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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