I, Robot -- 2004 -- PG-13 -- 3.5.4

[George Willson]

KIM rating: 3.5.4

This sci-fi outing concerning the ancient plot of robots gone mad has a refreshing character element to it making it practically a high concept movie. Sure, we have lots of action sequences and impressive CG effects, but we also have the story of a man who must overcome his personal prejudices to solve a mystery. The casting of Will Smith as the prejudiced detective strikes an ironic note given his own race and its prejudiced past.

Overall, the movie was well-constructed and stayed right on track to the end with even a few zingers of twisted plot thrown in for good measure.

[Travis Brashear]

Not a bad film, with some exciting production design and a good sense of edgy fun, if and only if one forces oneself to forget any and all Asimov literature to which this film only pays the most glancing, low-brow lip-service.