In the year 2035 a techno-phobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity.
Director:
Alex ProyasCast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Will Smith | ... | ||
| Bridget Moynahan | ... | ||
| Alan Tudyk | ... | Sonny (voice) | |
| James Cromwell | ... | ||
| Bruce Greenwood | ... | ||
| Adrian Ricard | ... | Granny (as Adrian L. Ricard) | |
| Chi McBride | ... | ||
| Jerry Wasserman | ... | ||
| Fiona Hogan | ... | ||
| Peter Shinkoda | ... | ||
| Terry Chen | ... | ||
| David Haysom | ... | ||
| Scott Heindl | ... | ||
| Sharon Wilkins | ... | Woman | |
| Craig March | ... | Detective | |
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Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Storyline
It's 2035 A.D., where robots are everyday objects and are programmed to live alongside humans. Detective Del Spooner is called out to investigate the apparent suicide of the scientist behind these robots, Dr. Alfred Lanning. Spooner suspects that the death might not be a suicide, but the result of one of the robots. All robots are programmed by three laws, but Spooner starts to wonder if a robot can in fact feel emotions, and possibly murder. But if Spooner's suspicions are true, he is going to have a hard time convincing everyone. Written by Film_FanPlot Summary | Plot Synopsis
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What will you do with yours? See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense stylized action, and some brief partial nudity. See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 September 2004 (Egypt) See more »Also Known As:
Yo, robot See more »Box Office
Budget:
$120,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$52,179,887 (USA) (18 July 2004) (3420 Screens)Gross:
$347,234,916 (Worldwide) (December 2004)Company Credits
Production Co:
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Mediastream Vierte Film GmbH & Co. Vermarktungs KG, Davis Entertainment See more »Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
115 minColor:
Color (Alphacine)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Detective Del Spooner: [singing along with Stevie Wonder's "Superstition"] Seven years of bad luck.
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Trivia
No re-shoots were required, a rarity for a movie as big as this. See more »Goofs
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: During the scene in the bar, we see Spooner drinking a beer before his superior sits down to join him. At this time the bar-tending robot says, "round 2?" and sets down two more beers for Spooner and the lieutenant. But when Spooner goes to pay for the beers the tally shows '2 BEERS' $46.50. This is simply a tell of the character in that he offered to pay for the lieutenant's beer, but never actually intended to. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Detective Del Spooner: [singing along with Stevie Wonder's "Superstition"] Seven years of bad luck.
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Crazy Credits
The end credits state that the movie was "Suggested by Isaac Asimov's Book". See more »Watch now
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User Reviews
Recommendations
Most CGI these days is done poorly and really takes me out of the movie, but I really found myself drawn into the world of the robots in this one. Everything from their facial expressions to their posture was so believable.
Sonny seemed like a real character to me at times. Aside from James Cromwell, Sonny was more real than all the other actors combined. He had more personality and I cared about his character more than any of the other actors. Not since Gollum have I seen a better CGI character. Here's hoping that Hollywood takes note and uses I, Robot as their new standard for CGI in movies. OUTSTANDING!
Aside from the excellent CGI, I really enjoyed this movie. I tend to enjoy movies that pull me along and keep me engaged while the plot plays itself out with twists and turns; and I, Robot had plenty of both. The robots are the real stars of the show, though. Sonny really steals the show with the human actors just seeming like supporting characters. Will Smith's character was okay, and I kind of got annoyed with how he just meandered through most of his scenes. He kind of just played the same character he plays in every other action movie. He did have some very funny lines in the movie: one line in particular was one of the funniest I have heard in some time. You'll know it when you hear it. The only thing I really didn't like was the climax at the end. It was too ridiculous for me to believe. But aside from that, the movie was very entertaining and well worth the price of admission.