I, Robot

Synopsis

In the year 2035, humanoid robots serve humanity in various capacities, designed with the Three Laws of Robotics to ensure their safety. Technophobic detective Del Spooner, played by Will Smith, investigates a seemingly perfect crime that may have been committed by a robot. As Spooner delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a conspiracy that could change the course of humanity's relationship with robots forever. I, Robot is a thrilling sci-fi film that explores themes of artificial intelligence, ethics, and the essence of being human, as Spooner fights against time to uncover the truth and prevent a potential catastrophe.

Cast

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  Will Smith

  Del Spooner

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  Alan Tudyk

  Sonny (voice)

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  Bridget Moynahan

  Susan Calvin

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  James Cromwell

  Dr. Alfred Lanning

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  Bruce Greenwood

  Lawrence Robertson

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  Shia LaBeouf

  Farber

Reviews

I, Robot received mixed reviews from critics upon its release in 2004. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 56%, with critics praising the visual effects and action sequences, but criticizing the predictable plot and lack of depth in character development. IMDb users rated the film 7.1 out of 10, appreciating Will Smith's performance and the film's entertaining nature. Metacritic scored I, Robot at 59/100, citing the film's concept and execution as strengths, while noting the shortcomings in its narrative cohesion. Despite the differing opinions, the consensus is that I, Robot is a solid sci-fi thriller that offers thought-provoking ideas about technology and human nature.