I, Robot - Page 2

Troubleshooter · 07-18-2004, 12:27 PM

Well, my friend just got back and it's as I'd figured.

It's an adequate action film if you don't know any better.

crossfire · 07-18-2004, 12:59 PM

Well, i still really liked it.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-18-2004, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crossfire

Well, i still really liked it.

Isn't that what really counts?

jaguar · 07-18-2004, 03:51 PM

sm, you need to read move Asimov, he wrote a lot describing the flaws in his laws.

crossfire · 07-18-2004, 06:58 PM

I'm in the middle of another great book, and I'm not much of a reader

SouthOfNoNorth · 07-22-2004, 01:02 PM

i'll admit that there were parts of this movie that i liked, namely the special effects and some of the glimmers of theme that made it over from the asimov universe. what i cannot, absolutely cannot deal with is.........

BLATANT PRODUCT PLACEMENT

after i got hit over the head with the blatant converse shoe advertisement i wanted to walk out. the audi thing i can handle, since they DID make a car for the movie and it was cool, so i think they deserve a plug. but it was too much. and in my opinion, will smith destroys any credibility that the movie might otherwise have had. i don't hate the guy or anything, and i'm trying not to be a sci fi snob, but his role was nothing more than a futuristic bad boyz. it was awful. the voice and face acting for the sonny the robot was impressive and overall i'd say that i enjoyed myself, but really they spent a lot of money to make a mediocre movie when it could have easily been a lot better.

crossfire · 07-22-2004, 01:41 PM

As they say, agree to disagree, but let me ask you a question, instead of Smith, who would you have put into the role?

Happy Monkey · 07-22-2004, 01:57 PM

Harrison Ford would have a certain nostalgic appeal...

SouthOfNoNorth · 07-22-2004, 02:05 PM

dunno off hand. it seemed to me that there was a theme as far as black actors go with the movie, which was both subtle and made a lot of sense to me when i thought about it. an interesting message. if i were to replace him, i'd say......maybe denzel washington? more beleivable in a serious role, i guess. not wesly snipes, to action/hardass. even a cuba gooding would have worked better, imho. there's a deep thoughtfullness implied in the character that is integral to the story, and smith botches it completely.

crossfire · 07-22-2004, 02:10 PM

i can completely agree with Denzel Washington

Happy Monkey · 07-22-2004, 05:30 PM

On the "Sci Fi shows based on classics" front, there might just be some Star Trek worth watching coming up.

crossfire · 07-22-2004, 05:55 PM

I'm sorry, but I will never watch Star Trek

Happy Monkey · 07-22-2004, 06:03 PM

That's been a good bet in recent years. My post was intended to express surprise.

DanaC · 07-22-2004, 06:04 PM

"On the "Sci Fi shows based on classics" front, there might just be some Star Trek worth watching coming up."

*bristles* I resent the implication that some StarTrek is not worth watching.....

crossfire · 07-22-2004, 06:05 PM

Sorry, i misunderstood your post, i get it now.

07-18-2004, 12:27 PM	#16
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Well, my friend just got back and it's as I'd figured. It's an adequate action film if you don't know any better. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

07-18-2004, 03:51 PM	#19
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	sm, you need to read move Asimov, he wrote a lot describing the flaws in his laws. __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

07-22-2004, 01:02 PM	#21
SouthOfNoNorth Colloquialist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 77	i'll admit that there were parts of this movie that i liked, namely the special effects and some of the glimmers of theme that made it over from the asimov universe. what i cannot, absolutely cannot deal with is......... BLATANT PRODUCT PLACEMENT after i got hit over the head with the blatant converse shoe advertisement i wanted to walk out. the audi thing i can handle, since they DID make a car for the movie and it was cool, so i think they deserve a plug. but it was too much. and in my opinion, will smith destroys any credibility that the movie might otherwise have had. i don't hate the guy or anything, and i'm trying not to be a sci fi snob, but his role was nothing more than a futuristic bad boyz. it was awful. the voice and face acting for the sonny the robot was impressive and overall i'd say that i enjoyed myself, but really they spent a lot of money to make a mediocre movie when it could have easily been a lot better. __________________ Don't you worry about the day-glo orange life preserver, it won't save you. Swim for the shores just as fast as you're able.....

07-22-2004, 01:57 PM	#23
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Harrison Ford would have a certain nostalgic appeal... __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

07-22-2004, 02:05 PM	#24
SouthOfNoNorth Colloquialist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 77	dunno off hand. it seemed to me that there was a theme as far as black actors go with the movie, which was both subtle and made a lot of sense to me when i thought about it. an interesting message. if i were to replace him, i'd say......maybe denzel washington? more beleivable in a serious role, i guess. not wesly snipes, to action/hardass. even a cuba gooding would have worked better, imho. there's a deep thoughtfullness implied in the character that is integral to the story, and smith botches it completely. __________________ Don't you worry about the day-glo orange life preserver, it won't save you. Swim for the shores just as fast as you're able.....

07-18-2004, 12:59 PM	#17
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	Well, i still really liked it.

07-18-2004, 06:58 PM	#20
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	I'm in the middle of another great book, and I'm not much of a reader

07-22-2004, 01:41 PM	#22
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	As they say, agree to disagree, but let me ask you a question, instead of Smith, who would you have put into the role?

07-22-2004, 02:10 PM	#25
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	i can completely agree with Denzel Washington

07-22-2004, 05:30 PM	#26
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	On the "Sci Fi shows based on classics" front, there might just be some Star Trek worth watching coming up. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

07-22-2004, 05:55 PM	#27
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	I'm sorry, but I will never watch Star Trek

07-22-2004, 06:03 PM	#28
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	That's been a good bet in recent years. My post was intended to express surprise. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

07-22-2004, 06:04 PM	#29
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	"On the "Sci Fi shows based on classics" front, there might just be some Star Trek worth watching coming up." bristles I resent the implication that some StarTrek is not worth watching.....

07-22-2004, 06:05 PM	#30
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	Sorry, i misunderstood your post, i get it now.

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