I, Robot (Full Screen Edition) |  | Director: Alex Proyas
Actors: Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood, Alan Tudyk, James Cromwell
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 115 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: 024543152002
UPC: 024543152002
EAN: 0024543152002
ASIN: B0006419J6
Theatrical Release Date: July 16, 2004
Release Date: December 14, 2004
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Product Description
In the near future when robots are in common use, a detective investigates a crime which may have been committed by a robot.
Genre: Feature Film-Action/Adventure
Rating: PG13
Release Date: 6-FEB-2007
Media Type: DVD
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As paranoid cop Del Spooner, Will Smith (Independence Day, Men in Black) displays both his trademark quips and some impressive pectoral muscles in I, Robot. Only Spooner suspects that the robots that provide the near future with menial labor are going to turn on mankind--he's just not sure how. When a leading roboticist dies suspiciously, Spooner pursues a trail that may prove his suspicions. Don't expect much of a connection to Isaac Asimov's classic science fiction stories; I, Robot, the action movie, isn't prepared for any ruminations on the significance of artificial intelligence. This likable, efficient movie won't break any new ground, but it does have an idea or two to accompany its jolts and thrills, which puts it ahead of most recent action flicks. Also featuring Bridget Moynahan (The Sum of All Fears), Bruce Greenwood (The Sweet Hereafter), and James Cromwell (Babe, LA Confidential). --Bret Fetzer
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 More connected with classic Sci-Fi than many realize March 20, 2010
Joeomar (Omaha, NE USA)
This film borrows its title from a collection of short stories written by Isaac Asimov (there actually is no individual story or novel called "I, Robot"). It also borrows several concepts and terminology from Asimov's "Robot" series, particularly the "Three Laws of Robotics", the first of which is: "A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm". The movie received a lot of criticism from classic sci-fi fans because it is not really an adaptation of any of Asimov's stories, and because some of the action actually VIOLATES the Laws of Robotics.
However, this movie has a deeper connection to classic science fiction than many fans realize. This movie combines themes from Asimov's "Robot" stories with ANOTHER classic science fiction story. This story is "With Folded Hands" by Jack Williamson. In the Jack Williamson story, a bunch of black robots appear on earth ostensibly to "help" human beings but in reality to protect them from any danger at all. By the end of the story humans are being lobotomized and kept safely in padded rooms where they can't be harmed.
By combining these two themes, the movie makers are addressing the central conundrum of Asimov's "Laws", namely, how far can you go to protect humans before they're no longer human? In addition, the movie's ending addresses another theme from Asimov's "Robot" stories that is actually much deeper than the "Laws": as robots drift towards becoming self-aware sentient beings, how will this affect them and humanity? What will they (and we) turn into? On the surface this movie appears to pay minimal service to Asimov's writings, but in reality it is built solidly upon a foundation of classic science fiction ideas.
Very good sci-fi. Demo quality sound. March 14, 2010
Alvaro Velasco Espinosa (Chile)
I was waiting for the price of this blu ray to come down. It finally did... It's just great fun to watch and intelligent movie. The sound is superb, completely immersing the listener with a clear soundscape of wide dynamic range . The CGI looks a little outdated sometimes, but the general look is excellent. Great detail, bold colors and subtle gradations. Nice acting too. I love this film.
Great Movie February 25, 2010
Christopher R. Maynard (Cleveland, OH)
The movie is great (as always) and since there is no center hinge (one disk) the chance of this case breaking is small.
I-Robot Blu-Ray is an AWESOME movie!! February 8, 2010
Daryl Wallace (Houston, TX, US)
Great Blu-Ray!! Loved this movie on DVD and LOVE it more on Blu-Ray!!!! Amazon has THE BEST PRICES ON EVRYTHING!!!! And Quality is equivalent to any box store! Would never buy anything else of ANY category anywhere else. Shipping is the only downfall. Otherwise, NOBODY ELSE can fill there shoes!
Is a excellent material for teaching January 22, 2010
Caroline Torres (Costa Rica)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a slightly obsessive teacher with the quality of my lessons and because of it I bought these movies because they allow him(her) to offer to the student a moment of amusement or recreation on having broken the daily routine of the classes and simultaneously it offers a good material to analyze topics of class as the maternity and responsible paternity in case of the movies "Juno" and " Love of rent " or in applications of the science and technology in case of the movies " I robot " and " Minority report ". These movies come in mint condition bearing in mind that I am from Costa Rica and the quality is excellent .. I am very satisfied with the material
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