I, Robot (2004)

Hutchinson presents the film as a successful blockbuster. He singles out Will Smith’s charismatic performance for praise.

The review finds it a compelling, intelligent summer blockbuster that delivers on spectacle. It praises Alan Tudyk’s emotionally expressive performance as Sonny and the film’s vivid future-world.

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Newman finds the film an entertaining, if assembled and uneven, blockbuster with a brain as well as muscles. He particularly praises Sonny’s expressive, distinctive characterization and the impressive effects.

King considers it a decent enough thriller, with Smith’s performance singled out for mixing trademark wisecracks with dramatic depth. She also notes that the DVD extras are skimpy.

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Schager finds the film derivative and lacking the wonder or originality needed to rise above other big-budget sci-fi. He praises its technically impressive action sequences and the unsettling design and menace of Sonny and the NS-5 robots.

Tobias finds the film a cluttered, awkward blockbuster that has promising ideas but lacks intellectual heft. He praises its occasional thought-provoking use of Asimov’s ideas, while faulting Will Smith’s wisecracking-cop performance for overwhelming them.

The review finds the film disappointing despite its strong opening and impressive visuals. It praises the sleek look and massed robots, but faults the simplistic script and familiar clichés.

McCarthy pans the film as derivative and lacking imagination, finding its future world bland and familiar. He singles out the technically accomplished effects as impressive but dramatically indifferent.

Pickavance considers the film an enjoyable, repeat-worthy guilty pleasure and praises its stunning robot design and Alan Tudyk’s performance. He singles out the Blu-ray’s exceptional picture and sound, while finding the extras underwhelming.

Duncan finds the familiar action-mystery formula entertaining, polished and energetic, with some worthwhile ideas about technology. He especially praises the slick dialogue and breathtaking set pieces, including the car chase.