I Robot

Strong Bad
Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
edited August 2004 in Music & Movies
Well, I swore I would not go see another movie at the theater, but we braved it once again. We figured the thugs wouldn't be out in the early afternoon to cause trouble and we were right.

Checked out "I Robot" yesterday and I was suprised by the movie. I thought it was pretty damn good. Except for a few needless "over the top" scenes, the movie worked well.

Won't give any spoilers, but at the least, give it a shot when the DVD hits rental places no doubt by the big holiday season.


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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited July 2004
    Just curious....did Will Smith ruin the movie at all? I can't stand his acting and it's the only thing keeping me from seeing it.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2004
    i'm not really a big Will Smith fan either...i didnt mind him, he is probably my least favorite part of the movie however =P

    i enjoyed the movie and think its worth a view - one sci-fi short turned movie that hollywood didnt *completely* ruin =)
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  • tonyv1
    tonyv1 Posts: 365
    edited July 2004
    I won't see it. It has nothing to do with Isaac Asimov's "I, Robot" short stories except the three laws of robotics. Star Trek: Next Generation even mentions the three laws of robotics when talking about Mr. Data. Looks to me that the producers used The Alan Parson's Project "I, Robot" as their reference.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited July 2004
    Do what you want but I saw last weekend too and honestly, that was a good movie. Not an oscar worthy performance but it was a good movie. Worth blockbuster status as a summer action movie.

    Will Smith's acting wasn't as over-the-top and "black" (as my friend put it) as it normally is in his other works. He was actually showing signs of being a decent dramatic actor. As far as the movie goes, overall the acting was good, the CGI was incredible and the story, while predictable had a few good plot twists in it. Cinematography was first rate and the director used shots of wide open CGI expanses well and really played some scenes off each other.

    The worst thing about the movie was Will Smith's acting and that wasn't nearly as bad as it has been in the past. That's saying something right there too. Defintly worth a visit to the theater due to all the action. If it was all dialogue I'd say to wait for DVD but it's not so go see it in the theater.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited July 2004
    Jstas: You summed it up well. Will Smith did a good job, not oscar winning, but a good job. I was most impressed with the Robot "Sonny". He seemed more human and turned in a better performance than alot of the actors.

    This will make a great DVD. Killer SQ!

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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited July 2004
    I just plan on buying the dvd. Doesn't seem theater-worthy.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited July 2004
    I'm not big into movies at all, but I was wonderin': what's wrong with Will Smith's acting?
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2004
    hard to describe really...some will say he's too "black" or whatever - i just dont believe he's a good actor and he always seems to pick cheesey july 4th "blockbuster" types. first movie i've really liked him in is "I Robot"

    /shrug
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by audiobliss
    I'm not big into movies at all, but I was wonderin': what's wrong with Will Smith's acting?

    In my opinion, his lines are way too forced. A good actor can transcend bad writing. Just me I guess. Has nothing to with him being 'too black'. Big fan of Samuel L Jackson, and Morgan Freeman as actors too.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2004
    Will Smith sure looked pumped up in the opening scenes of the movie. almost to the point of it being fake. huge pecs.. is he really that well built?

    I enjoyed the movie too. It's pure cheese.. but it tastes good.
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