I love sci fi premises like these cause it is something that could happen. Artificial intelligence evolving and becoming self aware.

First off, half os Will Smith's dialogue was bad. I mean almost bordering on Howard The Duck bad! But there were scenes where it really worked! His character's distain for robots is understandable early on, but when he reveals the incident where a girl dies, it's clear why in a way.

The robot that becomes self aware, "Sonny" as his creator called him, almost steals to movie. I like the look of the robots and "Sonny's" personality shows through. The actor who voiced him gave the robot character which was a good thing.

The creator said something about the possibility of a random occurance within the code or programming of a robot that would make it self-aware. Similar to what the guy in Jurasic Park said about nature finding a way.

The 3 Laws stated in the movie illustrate something about the concept of perfection. It can be too perfect.

1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

2. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

What if robots evolved and became self aware and wanted their freedom from servicing humanity's needs, but at the same time abided by the 3 Laws? If anyone has seen their share of anime, you'll probably arrive at the real killer and the motive half way into the movie, but watching it to the end is well worth it!

The special effects paint the ladscape and the world 20+ years from now looks really interesting.

Overall grade: Solid A.


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