Friday, July 18, 2008

The Movie Collection Embarkment of 2008: I, Robot

I, Robot

made in 2004

Rated PG-13

Jesse: I give I, Robot *** because although I enjoy it very much, it doesn't have a lot of replay value. Not one of those movies I can watch every day and still be excited and surprised by the action sequences. Worst move ever: the character "Farber" played by Shia LaBeouf, not just because I hate Shia LaBeouf, either. What is the point of this character and why did they pick this geeky disney channel kid to play the swearing, lewd, "gangsta" wanna-be character?? If anyone figures it out, let me know. Best move: Will Smith as Del Spooner (so did not know that was his name in the movie, thanks imdb.com!) He is perfect as the buff, sarcastic, one-man-against-the-world, guy. Hence his body of work: Independance Day, Men in Black, I am Legend, Hancock, etc. What he does, he does well.

Justin: For me, Will Smith is the only reason to watch this movie, and even his acting seems a bit egomaniacal. The movie is fun even if completely unrealistic. I think the studio execs just thought up an idea of how they can exploit the body of Will Smith and make tons of money off it. He poses and struts through the entire thing. The shot in the shower, c'mon, are you kidding me with that? I swear the entire movie is made up of shots of Mr. Smith's body, and slow motion. Way too many slow motion shots, and way too much shia labeouf. I refuse to capitalize his name. It's ok, but truthfully, I liked it better the first time. Will Smith gets this movie it's third star. *** (reluctantly)

1 comment:

Bryan said...

I really enjoy this movie too, as unrealistic as it is. But, hey, it's a movie, right? I love Will Smith's character, and freakin hate that shia kid's character. Even hate his stupid name. I can't stand him. He serves no purpose in this movie. Anyways, ya, good reviews.