I, Robot

  • 2004


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58 % Rotten
$ 353 Million
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Positive Reviews 92
Negative reviews 47
Average Rating 3.0/5
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3.0
A routine Will Smith cop on the hunt thriller at heart, I, Robot lacks imaginative excitement. EW
2.5
The plot is simple minded and disappointing, and the chase and action scenes are pretty much routine for movies in the sci fi CGI genre. Rogerebert
3.0
Unfortunately, very little attention has been paid to wit or originality. Common Sense Media
1.5
Long before its predictable resolution, I, Robot asserts itself as a failure of imagination, a look at the future that doesnt grab the mind and transp .. Variety
1.5
It doesnt take a visionary futurist like Asimov to see the potential loopholes in these laws. Austin Chronicle
0.5
would be more involving as a computer game, but there are several sfx set pieces that give great pneumatic spectacle, and the whole impersonal, cautio .. Time Out
2.0
somehow manages to overlook the subversive potential, and its low on wit, coming up with a good looking but ultimately inert movie with a feeble non e .. The Guardian
2.5
Whats principally missing from director Alex Proyass thriller is the awe inspiring wonder or exhilarating originality that might elevate the film abov ..
3.5
But it does succeed on its own terms as an entertaining mid season popcorn movie that gives Smith a chance to maximize his considerable talents as a l ..
4.5
And there doesnt seem to be an original cyber bone in the movies body.
4.5
If the film doesnt feel like its own distinct beast, its notbecause its spawned from one too many sources its becauseit blatantly cribs from previous .. Screen Daily
2.0
The films accumulation of unnecessary complications, bad visual choices, one completely superfluous character (LaBeouf), and tonally inappropriate qui ..
1.5
Suggested by Isaac Asimovs book of short stories, Alex Proyass hectic thriller engages some interesting ideas on its way to an overblown and incoheren .. The New York Times
2.0
The movie is at least a bit less annoying than director Alex Proyas previous two genre attempts. E Film Critic
3.0
rises above plot holes and stilted dialogue just enough to be a fun Sunday afternoon Matinee E Film Critic
2.0
I, Robot is a disappointment not because of what it is, but because of what it could have been. E Film Critic
2.0
I, Robot is a movie destined for fast forward buttons the world over. E Film Critic
1.9
More like Dorothy wandering lost through the great land of Oz, only without the heart of A.I., the brains of Minority Report or the courage of Blade R .. E Film Critic
0.5
Leaving aside the sub Matrix hokum about Spooners sweet potato loving grandmom, the movie humiliates itself and embarrasses us by the amount of time i .. Telegraph
3.8
Its still good enough to keep things moving, to supply Smith with one liners and to provide an excuse for the compelling backdrop. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
But I, Robot is solid and exciting entertainment, well worth a lingering look. Cinema Blend
3.0
I was really looking forward to this film blowing my nuts clean off, but instead, was treated to a decent summer sci fi romp that is likely to be forg .. JoBlo
3.0
Can human beings and robots achieve rewarding symbiotic relationships Spirituality And Practice
3.0
A visually impressive effort that mixes the pizzazz of an action oriented popcorn movie with a more humane sensibility than is usually the case. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Though the premise has the interesting theme of conformity versus individuality, it settles for being your typical CGI action packed summer blockbuste .. Sover
4.4
By adeptly combining action and ideas, it proves that Hollywood can still produce astonishing entertainment. ReelViews
3.0
When is I, ROBOT not I, Robot.When its a script called Hardwired conflated with elements of Isaac Asimovs seminal robot tales, including bits of the n .. Tv Guide
1.9
Only Will Smith packs enough punch to break out of the storys generic tedium. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.5
Alex Proyas (The Crow, Dark City) directs a script by Jeff Vintar and Akiva Goldman thats lively enough to justify a few hokey flourishes. Chicago Reader
2.5
Smith has a secret that becomes pretty obvious long before its revealed, so the movie is hardly a suspenseful thriller.The final protracted battle bet .. Usa Today
3.8
So, what we basically have here is a summer movie disguised as a sci fi epic. Reel Film Reviews
4.5
While the shiny props and impressive effects lend high tech glamour, it is the fine balance of action, character, and an old school detective story th .. The Times
3.0
Good character development and the great on screen chemistry between Smith and Bridget Moynahan also give this movie a big boost. Lariat
3.0
But discerning viewers noted that both films felt overly familiar. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Nice special effects, thoughin fact, thats another sci fi movie cliche: The effects crews do better work than the writers do. News Review
4.0
This may not delve as deeply as AI: Artificial Intelligence or Blade Runner, but director Alex Proyas keeps the action racing along with enough invent .. Radio Times
4.5
Those robots dont do anybody any good, grumbles the self styled last sane man on earth, shortly before detachments of alloy shelled stormtroopers come .. Independent
4.5
The script is especially smart with a strong narrative, intriguing action sequences and well defined characters we can grab hold of. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Not quite as good as Minority Report but worth seeing nonetheless. View London
3.8
While its hardly a philosophical film, the screenplay by Jeff Vintar and Akiva Goldsman does have an idea or two. Cs Monitor
3.5
Give credit to screenwriters Jeff Vintar and Akiva Goldsman for not dumbing down Asimovs ideas, while still providing plenty of pulp fun. Film Journal International ..
2.5
In the end, what will be remembered is how disappointing a treatment this is of some pretty revered source material. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
A thinking persons action picture ... it is definitely one of this summers better blockbusters. Internet Reviews
2.5
The sort of multiplex buster that depends more on editing and production design than on story line. Boston
1.5
Spooner doesnt trust them but hes the only cop who retains the old fear. Smh
4.0
The real surprise here is that I, Robot is that rare entry among summer blockbusters a film with something on its mind. Mountain X
3.8
Waves could be seen washing up to the front of the seaside Cottage Bar in Ft. Star Tribune
1.0
A look at the long day in the busy life of a Toronto councillor In the face of a surprise cut to the number of wards and councillors proposed by the p .. Toronto Star
3.0
I dont mind ridiculous action sequences if the rest of the movie gives me a world in which those sequences might feel at home. Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
4.0
All the while, the fact that Proyas gives brisk and beautiful direction sealed the deal for me with this movie and I was pleasantly surprised by the e .. Cinema Crazed
4.0
Certainly not in the case of this schematic movie: It walks and talks and moves very fast, but it never lives. Slate
4.5
Its a high voltage sci fi thriller that leaves us stimulated and thoroughly entertained.
2.5
Assuming, of course, youve never seen a movie about robots before. Flim Threet
3.0
As for the Asimov connectionaside from the title, there isnt one. Flim Threet
4.0
Whether theres anything substantial under the sheen and CGI of Alex Proyas glistening future vision is debatable, but this enjoyable, engrossing pictu .. Bbc
3.0
How does the technological blurring of this boundary affect our ethical conceptions of humanity and inhumanity The New York Times
3.8
And while there are a handful of sequences where ones suspension of disbelief is required, it remains largely grounded in the reality of the situation .. The Movie Boy
4.0
Fortunately for summer moviegoers, I, Robot also is a well oiled machine full of whodunit suspense and amazing FX driven action. Bullz-Eye
2.5
Its too bad everything else on the screen is the same old recycled junk. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
In fact one of the films most touching moments has nothing to do with Sonny but with an abandoned warehouse full of obsolete robots crowded together i .. Hollywood
3.0
It wants to be a swaggering star vehicle for Will Smith, a non stop action o rama, a dazzling display of whats new in computer generated effects and a .. Seattle Pi
4.0
This may seem like a heavy philosophic load for a Will Smith led sci fi spectacular to bear, but I, Robot almost manages it. Standard
3.5
It simply defies credibility for one man to take on all these opponents and always come out on top. Tony Medley
2.0
The films impressive visual spectacle cant disguise its shallow dialogue and lacking narrative arc. Coles Mithey
4.0
Just be prepared to shut your brain down after a while and simply enjoy the spectacle. Pajiba
3.8
Even with its flaws, I, Robot still computes to being a warm weather winner. Movie Freak
1.5
Sound waves You dont hear much about the Faces anymore, if you ever did. Cnn
1.3
But of course everyone else is downright stubborn about the fact that this simply cannot be. Spliced Wire
2.5
But this irony flashes by so fast that if you are chewing your popcorn you might miss it. Movie Habit
3.5
Easily this summers most welcome big budget surprise, a studio film that isnt afraid to ask its audience to think. Boxoffice Magazine
3.5
The way in which the robots acrobatically leap about, as if immune to the effects of gravity, is the main offender.
3.0
The concept of a technological throwback successfully troubleshooting an uncontrollable advanced intelligence is clever. Varia Gate
2.5
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3.8
And the dialogue, while imperfect, still offers those clever humorous zingers to spice up the action with comedy. Ross Anthony
1.5
This sci fi action adventure, loosely based on the writing of Isaac Asimov, is impressive for Patrick Tatopouloss production design but depressive for .. Wsj
2.0
Naturally, things get hinky with the mechanical men (no gals, btw). Killer Movie Reviews
3.1
Bridget Moynhan doesnt fair much better as a sympathetic robotic engineer. Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
I, Robot is not as nerdy as it sounds ... Its one of the most interesting films of the summer Waffle Movies
3.8
As summer blockbuster fare, it succeeds admirably, but science fiction purists will find plenty to pick apart. Movie Crypt
1.5
But the films most compelling character isnt even flesh and blood. Straight
2.0
Its a flimsily sketched psychological sci fi movie that never feels more than being robotic. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.0
Its science lab chemistry not film chemistry and not a great onscreen pairing. Sbs
2.0
In its looks and visual effects, especially, youll see traces of The Matrix, The Terminator, Minority Report, Spider Man. .. Chron
1.5
The result is a cluttered, awkward blockbuster thats just smart enough to get itself into trouble. Film Avclub
3.1
A thriller typically is only as good as its villain, and too many of them are bloodless here. Except for the hot blooded performance of Smith... the m .. Post Gazette
2.5
Its a sad state of affairs, and its perpetuated every time a movie like this makes a hundred zillion dollars at the box office. Film Quips Online
2.0
Its a hard thing to pay attention to, as youll be too busy analyzing the inherent impossibilities created by the plot holes and groaning loudly over t .. Or Lando Weekly
2.5
A dreary action mystery that spends far too much time mucking around a villainous plot that isnt nearly as difficult to unravel as the protagonist mak .. Alternate Ending
2.0
I, Robot is yet another summer entree in which good intentions are stymied by excessive bric a brac. Guide Live
3.0
Theres no swifter way to ruin not bad than a reminder of something truly great... and for I, Robot, that reminder is never further away than the title .. Flip Side Archive
3.0
And isnt that the desire of intelligent beings.Dont we all want to be unique and special Fat Guys At The Movies
3.8
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1.5
However, it transcends the restraints of the formula by virtue of being a good quality blockbuster, which is well made and relatively smart. Film4
3.5
Nobody is going to mistake this future noir for Spielbergs Minority Report, but for a light headed adrenaline rush, it works pretty well. Movie Metropolis
1.5
The problem with Robot is that it keeps reminding you of better, edgier flicks, notably Blade Runner, The Terminator and Minority Report, not to menti .. People
2.0
The effects work here doesnt break any incredible new ground or shatter any records, and yet this is one of the most visually impressive movies I have .. Film Blather
4.0
However, if you fancy a bit more meat on your big budget summer blockbuster bones, I, Robot is what youve been waiting for. Future Movies
2.0
I guess a summer special effects blockbuster with plot development is too much to ask for. Maybe I should have my own wiring examined. Filmcritic.com
2.0
Mixing animation and live action nearly seamlessly, I, ROBOT turns Isaac Asimovs robot world into the backdrop for a prosaic summer action film. Aisle Seat
3.8
The message is old hat by now, but I, Robot is a genuine Will Smith Movie. What more do you need Aisle Seat
3.5
A good story with one of two parts that malfunction the wise guy comedy is going to make the movie more commercial, but in this case, it hurts the sto .. TheMovieChicks.com
3.1
With occasionally pulse pacing action, I, Robot is never boring, but its not the unnerving jolt of paranoia and fun it could have been. Mid West Film Journal
3.8
...it does operate with a crisp, impressive, nuts and bolts efficiency as its robots do their best song and dance to provide us with a smooth summer d .. Tulsa World
3.0
Its all got a strong energy and even if the mystery is a little predictable, the outcome isnt and you do wonder how things will end up. Dark Horizons
4.5
Filmmaker Alex Proyas finally finds the perfect balance between the real world and the one of his imagination, breathing humanity into a genre gleamin .. IGN Movies
4.5
I have seen the future and it s an episode of Frasier gone very wrong. The worst episode, actually. Not that I, Robot is a bad film; quite the contrar .. Toledo Blade
2.0
Its an intriguing mix, if not always a smooth one. Yet, to its credit, I, Robot never gives up on ideas, not even at the height of all the sound and f .. Review Journal
2.5
If you have any urge to see A Cinderella Story, youre beyond hope. Juicy Cerebellum
3.0
After being in a string of dismal summer films, Will Smith is back and he finally does a good movie! I, Robot is a fun, if not flawed sci fi film wort .. Eclipse Magazine
2.5
And even then I might have been okay with the result had it demonstrated a hint of genuine inspiration, but alas it does nothing of the sort. Cinema Phile
3.8
I, Robot doesnt delve nearly as deep into the human vs. robot dichotomy as it could, giving the issue merely a surface treatment (Steven Spielbergs A. .. Articles Baltimore Sun
1.0
Big budget, big effects tale of men and machines has a tiny imagination and a robo crafted soul. Net Flix
3.0
I, Robot the film is more of a highly caloric summer thrill machine, punctuated with spoon fed plot points and grand Hollywood action set pieces. Film Jerk
2.0
I, Robot isnt a particularly distinctive movie in either its look or its story. Web Archive
3.0
On the whole the film is a competent, if intellectually tepid, sci fi actioner. Web Archive
4.5
That is, until theres a homicide and the only possible suspect is a droid. Web Archive
2.5
I, Robot fails to do much of anything other than take our money and repay us with some moments of CGI induced spectacle and a handful of rehashed idea .. Metro Weekly
4.0
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3.0
Even if Napoleon Dynamite is only erratically funny, it is unquestionably original.Its as consistently quirky as its characters. Kc Active
2.5
The special effects are uninspiringly video gamey and that John Woo and Matrix imbued, slo mo mid air stuntwork is unfulfillingly clich... Premiere Magazine
4.5
I, Robot is satisfactory as a story, appealing as a star turn but arresting only as production design in particular, for its vision of a specific Amer .. The Nation
2.5
There is no heart where its brain should be, so the notion that it makes shadowy echoes of something as pivotal as the civil rights movement is curiou .. The Tyee
3.1
One cant help but admire a know how that permits a generation of walking nuts and bolts to move effortlessly amongst men. Paloalto Online
5.0
Established under the name Films In Review in 1950, after having been originally born under another name in 1919, Films In Review is the oldest motion .. Google
3.5
Discerning Horror fans will enjoy this futuristic science fiction actioner for its dark, sinister elements. Horror
3.1
A movie of its kind and of its time functional, professional, slickly manufactured and slouching toward consciousness I, Robot is a perfect slave to m .. Globe and Mail
2.0
A robot must protect itself as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law, the Law of Thermodynamics, the Law of the Jungl .. Movie Juice
2.5
...a Will Smith cop picture with the slight novelty of having robots as perps. Suburban Chicago News
2.5
Props itself up with allusions to Deep Thoughts but in reality is just a long action movie gussied up in special effects. Gost Dog
4.3
Robots, explosions, gunplay, action, Will Smith...hmmm, it must be July. Supercala.com
4.5
Leaving us with a mushy compromise between man and machine, and a murky vision of a roboChrist, I, Robot isnt as smart as it thinks it is. Maclean's Magazine
1.5
I, Robot may not break much new ground, but its engaging enough in what it does to keep the viewer interested. San Diego Metropolitan
2.0
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4.0
Perhaps some day the original Asimov stories will make it to the screen... his I, Robot is one of the best science fiction films were likely to see th ..
3.5
I was sorry when I learned that Michaels, the well known childrens hair cutting salon at Madison Avenue and 90th Street, went out of business recently .. Ny Observer
1.5
It feels like an anonymous Hollywood studio film that overwhelmed the director with the demands to fashion a blockbuster vehicle for its star.
2.0
And unfortunately, that only leaves an uninspired, recycled action thriller. The Reel Deal
1.5
In the end, I, Robot is just an assembly line product of a not very advanced model. Content Time
2.0
Will Smith is darker, sexier in his latest summer blockbuster... but despite an entertaining execution of Isaac Asimovs robotic visions, it leaves you .. Edge Boston
1.5
Pretty to look at but as cold and removed as its title character.
3.8
So the unlikely allies: A robot hater, a robot lover and a robot, all team up to solve the case. Its kinda cute. Arizona Daily Star
1.5
The plot seemed forced to me, though average summer fare. What bothered me the most however, was the ending. Patheos
5.0
I, Robot is a slice of sci fi heaven with a hearty side of bewitching visual euphoria. Blunt Review
3.8
The plot isnt very smart or exciting, but the action, including the scene in which the house is demolished, is spectacular. Boston Herald
3.5
This Asimov inspired adaptation is the rare summer blockbuster that supplies an actual science fiction story albeit cleverly packaged to look like a W .. Lawrence Journal-World
2.5
The ideas bandied about by the films trio of questing travelers are at once profound and confounding, but wrapped up in the startling imagery of The Z .. Djardine Blogspot
4.5
A fun , surprisingly smart ride that is also true to the spirit of Asimovs more thoughtful and low key work. Cinerina
4.4
All a great summer movie needs is a little action, some big time special effects and a story that doesnt insult our popcorn addled brains. Wash Times
1.5
A real missed opportunity a potentially groundbreaking film reduced to a mess fit only for the slack jawed mallrats that it is being aimed...
3.5
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4.0
Despite its familiar, derivative, yet ironic, story, its a sleek, stylish, sinister fun flick with a speculative metaphysical ending that makes you th .. Modamag.com
1.5
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3.5
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1.5
In 2018, Glover did another American black comedy drama called Sorry to Bother You. Freeze Dried Movies
3.8
Its one of the best thrill rides youll have at the movies this year. Ww2 Gazette
4.5
Its spectacular entertainment, though under the direction of Alex Proyas it also has a darkly apocalyptic visual scheme. Spokes Man
3.0
Despite an admirable effort on the part of its creative team, this new technological thriller is at odds with itself from the very first moments.
4.0
...Thrilling, its intriguing and most of all, a lot of fun. It frankly takes a welcome byte out of every other blockbuster on show at the moment Mediasharx



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