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RPG Frog
Blade Runner
Joined: 02 Jan 2004
Posts: 748
Location: the Matrix |
I was looking at a standup for this movie. It says something like "forshadowed, hinted at, or predicted by Asimov". It does not actually say it is an adaptation of "I, Robot". Also, the newest trailer is very interesting.
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Mon Jul 05, 2004 8:19 pm |
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RPG Frog
Blade Runner
Joined: 02 Jan 2004
Posts: 748
Location: the Matrix |
There are about 20 reviews on
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/i_robot/
Mostly quite positive. As if that matters, I am a cyberfreak and I'll watch anyways!!!
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Thu Jul 15, 2004 9:49 pm |
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EverythingXen
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Joined: 01 Feb 2002
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I'd watch it anyways because I'm a science fiction fan... that was a given. I missed Chronicles of Riddick, though... couldn't get anyone to go with me and I never go to movies alone.
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Fri Jul 16, 2004 6:35 pm |
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vaticide
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Joined: 21 Feb 2002
Posts: 1122
Location: One step behind a toddler bent on destruction. |
quote:
Originally posted by EverythingXen
I missed Chronicles of Riddick, though...
No you didn't... not really...
I'll probably see I, Robot soon, although I want to have read the book first. |
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Fri Jul 16, 2004 7:53 pm |
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EverythingXen
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I don't want to read the book first as it will likely utterly destroy the movie. If you read the book you will KNOW that this movie is based on the IDEAS of Asimov, not the BOOKS, and it will likely bug the living hell out of you while watching the movie.
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Fri Jul 16, 2004 9:11 pm |
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Gig
Southern Spirit
Joined: 20 Feb 2002
Posts: 3226
Location: NFG Headquarters |
I saw "I, Robot" yesterday. I thought it was a very good, introspective film. There was much less action than I expected. In fact, the previews made me think that it was an action film, but It wasn't really. It was actually just an exploration of the three laws using a cop struggling with his own inner demons, while investigating the death of an old friend, as the vehicle.
I've never read the I, Robot collection of short stories, but I did see the movie with a friend who loves Asimov. She explained to me that the screenplay, while it does make a few small references to some of the stories, is generally an original story that's more or less in the spirit of the original collection.
I thought Will Smith did his typical respectable job with the role. I thought it was the best work Bridget Moynahan from Sex and the City has ever done, and you just can't top Bruce Greenwood for creepiness value. Painfully handsome, yet sinister... you can almost feel the blackness in his soul.
If you liked "Dark City" then you'll probably enjoy "I, Robot". I you're expecting to see an homage to Asimov's collection then you should probably avoid this one. I doubt you'll be able to see past the references you feel the film lacks.
Don't forget that when Asimov opened up the Foundation Universe to other writers, one of the desires he expressed was to see fresh explorations of the three laws. I think the film version of "I, Robot" fills the spirit of this desire adequately. Also remember that the Asimov's collection of short stories was simply a vehicle to explore the three laws... much like this film. I suspect that's the reason the writers chose the name. |
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Sat Jul 17, 2004 2:44 pm |
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RPG Frog
Blade Runner
Joined: 02 Jan 2004
Posts: 748
Location: the Matrix |
Killer movie. And, like Proyas previous flicks it has great visionary cinematagraphy. The Matrix stole it's look from both the Crow and Ghost in the Shell.
It is very faithful to the ideas in the Robot stories. And like I guessed, the movie sets itself up nicely for the later Robot Murder books. Action was probably 25% of the movie not 75% like the previews would have you believe.
Like the Crow & Dark City...it will not win awards...but it will earn cult status.
That makes 3 badass movies in a row from this director. Bring em on Alex!!!
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Sun Jul 18, 2004 9:06 am |
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EverythingXen
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I really enjoyed it. There was action, certainly, but there was a story in there too ... and the special effects were top notch. For completely digitally generated facial features Sonny's face showed an incredible range of emotion.
I wasn't dissappointed in the slightest. That was exactly all I hoped for.
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Jaz
Late Night Spook
Joined: 20 Jan 2002
Posts: 9708
Location: RPGDot |
Phew, after seeing the trailers I was pretty sure I didn't want to see it, because they were so very not I, Robot the anthology that I thought the man must surely rotate in his grave.
The mentioning of Dark City set it in a more positive light now, and when it has nothing more in common with The Crow than a certain darkish feel, I guess I'll see it after all once it hits pay my TV channel.
I utterly hated the Crow movie. Terrible acting, terrible characters, cheap story. Yes, I know it was based on a comic book, but there are better comic book adaptations around IMO. Besides, the Gothic scene style is a real turn-off for me - a circus clown sends more shivers down my spine than all tangle-haired, white-painted and badly made-up kids who think they are evil together.
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deamonprince
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Joined: 17 Apr 2005
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Having read two compilations of Isaac Asimov's work, I've found him to be an excellent writer, with ideas streaming from him articulated in the best possible way. His stories make you feel included in the world he's created, and that's no easy task for a short story. It's so hard to choose my favourite from the compendium, so I won't. I haven't seen all of The Crow, but I agree in that there are far better comic book adaptations out there. I haven't seen I, Robot, but will be back to comment on it when I do (get it on DVD).
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