I, Robot

Khalikryst · 03-17-2004, 07:39 AM

Quicktime Trailer

I didn't realize Will Smith was in it till I saw this. I'm kinda bleh over the same Will Smith personality he portrays in every movie but who knows maybe it'll be fun.

Definitely not a very close representation of Asimovs book however.

True Love · 03-17-2004, 08:44 AM

Some guy on Slashdot, I'm too lazy to verify it but it makes sense.

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The movie really doesn't have anything to do with "I, Robot," as far as I know -- the original script for it was called, IIRC, "Hardwired." To be fair, it was supposed to be a pretty damn good script, but when it was bought by the studio that also had done some development work with "I, Robot" and owned the film rights to the name, they decided to merge the two concepts, because to someone with a Hollywood marketing executive's deep insight they're close enough (detective trying to solve murders committed by a robot). Really, though, it's still "Hardwired," with some of the names from the Asimov stories.

I'll be curious to see if it's still a good movie, but I don't expect it to be a good adaptation of anything related to Asimov's works. The fact that it's pretending to be is unfortunate marketing spin.

Nanaki Ikanan · 03-17-2004, 12:23 PM

It COULD be a good movie, as long as it doesn't follow all the 'omgz robotz r attaking!' cliches. But I think it will.

Schatze · 03-17-2004, 01:17 PM

Looks like a piece of shit. Asimov is spinning in his grave.

"...And laws are made to be broken."

^^ That, my friends, is the way you spot a horrid piece of shit before you spend 10 bucks on a ticket. When the best thing a trailer can offer is a trite, "trailer-speak" cliche, you know the movie is going to suck.

The only redemption possible would be to have Martin Lawrence doing the voice of the robot.

"Damnnnnnn Gina, you know you ain't just done that!"

Aulirophile · 03-17-2004, 03:28 PM

Well, that's annoying. The last Asimov adaptation, "Bicentenniel Man", while not following the story as Asimov wrote it exactly, was really good. When I saw the preview for this though....*sigh* poor book.

AngryGerbil · 03-17-2004, 03:53 PM

Looks like the beginning of the AniMatrix stories when the robot goes on trial for killing it's master. But I guess I can assume the Wablowski's stole that from Asimov.

But I agree, it could be cool, but it won't be.

FoghornDeadhorn · 03-17-2004, 07:40 PM

I don't think I, Robot is really meant to be translated to film. I can't picture it any more than seeing a film version of my psych book from HS. You don't get to sit and ponder shit in the movie theater, and that book is one meant to be pondered. So I guess some wack movie merger is about as good as we can expect.

[Edit] Gee. I actually watched the trailer, and yes this has nothing to do with the book.

/shrug -- see above.

They didn't even get the robot code right.

[Edit II] If you want to see some robot rebellion, get the Animatrix

EnigmaticParadigm · 03-17-2004, 11:35 PM

Dunno 'bout anyone else, but when I want cinematic masterpieces (or close to that), I'll go to the movies around Nov to Dec. In the summertime though, I want to have a few beers before the movies, go in, and be entertained by a lot of cussing, explosions, sex, and violence (not in that order, mind you).

Yeah, this flick looks like good beer fodder, but that's just fine with me. That and "The Day After Tomorrow."

SceleriS · 03-18-2004, 02:53 AM

saw the trailer ....1 thing comes to mind ....."what happened before the matrix..."

compare that to the rennaissance part 1 of the animatrix LOL

Synd D`nys · 03-19-2004, 02:14 PM

If you just ignore any attempted connection to Asimov it has the potential to be a really good sumer popcorn action flick. The title is nothing more then an attempt to capitalize on the Lord of the Rings fantasy novel to screen fad. Or then again it could be the next Battlefield: Earth. Not only a horrible adaptation of the book but an outright horrible movie period.

I agree about Bicentenial Man, Aulirophile. A very enjoyable flim.

Fulorian · 03-20-2004, 12:15 PM

I cannot understand how Bicentennial Man simply has been forgotten so quickly...

Its nice to hear some others remember it. Robin Williams brought that character to life so well.

And yes, this does look a lot like an early 'Matrix' thing with a few names from I, Robot. Reminds me a lot of Little Lost Robot, I believe it was, with the telepathic robot on Jupiter. With shades of 'The Caves of Steel' thrown in. Hard to figure.

Matt the Gimp · 03-21-2004, 12:14 AM

I remember seeing some stupid teaser where it was just like a robot w/ a white background.

I had no clue it was for a movie.

Looks pretty cool, although the robots look lame.

Warrik · 03-21-2004, 10:39 PM

Robots look gay and Will Smith is in it.

His humour spoils every movie he is in. Please stop acting.

03-17-2004, 07:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Khalikryst OotS MMO plz Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,170 +4 Internets	I, Robot Quicktime Trailer I didn't realize Will Smith was in it till I saw this. I'm kinda bleh over the same Will Smith personality he portrays in every movie but who knows maybe it'll be fun. Definitely not a very close representation of Asimovs book however.

03-17-2004, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Aulirophile Ultima Ratio Regum Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,866 +5 Internets	Well, that's annoying. The last Asimov adaptation, "Bicentenniel Man", while not following the story as Asimov wrote it exactly, was really good. When I saw the preview for this though....sigh poor book. Last edited by Aulirophile; 03-17-2004 at 03:32 PM..

03-17-2004, 03:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
AngryGerbil a little girl giggling at a hippopotamus Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 3,883 +13 Internets	Looks like the beginning of the AniMatrix stories when the robot goes on trial for killing it's master. But I guess I can assume the Wablowski's stole that from Asimov. But I agree, it could be cool, but it won't be. __________________ Doesn't speak the language. Holds no currency.

03-17-2004, 07:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
FoghornDeadhorn Waiting for Diablo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rolling down Rodeo with a shotgun Posts: 4,234	I don't think I, Robot is really meant to be translated to film. I can't picture it any more than seeing a film version of my psych book from HS. You don't get to sit and ponder shit in the movie theater, and that book is one meant to be pondered. So I guess some wack movie merger is about as good as we can expect. [Edit] Gee. I actually watched the trailer, and yes this has nothing to do with the book. /shrug -- see above. They didn't even get the robot code right. [Edit II] If you want to see some robot rebellion, get the Animatrix Last edited by FoghornDeadhorn; 03-17-2004 at 07:44 PM..

03-17-2004, 11:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
EnigmaticParadigm Is Kermit gunna have to make a bitch go "GLARRRRGH?!" Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pre World War III America Posts: 2,577 +286 Internets	Dunno 'bout anyone else, but when I want cinematic masterpieces (or close to that), I'll go to the movies around Nov to Dec. In the summertime though, I want to have a few beers before the movies, go in, and be entertained by a lot of cussing, explosions, sex, and violence (not in that order, mind you). Yeah, this flick looks like good beer fodder, but that's just fine with me. That and "The Day After Tomorrow." __________________

03-17-2004, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nanaki Ikanan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 488 -3 Internets	It COULD be a good movie, as long as it doesn't follow all the 'omgz robotz r attaking!' cliches. But I think it will.

03-17-2004, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Schatze Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,619 -3 Internets	Looks like a piece of shit. Asimov is spinning in his grave. "...And laws are made to be broken." ^^ That, my friends, is the way you spot a horrid piece of shit before you spend 10 bucks on a ticket. When the best thing a trailer can offer is a trite, "trailer-speak" cliche, you know the movie is going to suck. The only redemption possible would be to have Martin Lawrence doing the voice of the robot. "Damnnnnnn Gina, you know you ain't just done that!"

03-19-2004, 02:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Synd D`nys The root of all evil Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hockeytown, U.S.A. Posts: 548 +0 Internets	If you just ignore any attempted connection to Asimov it has the potential to be a really good sumer popcorn action flick. The title is nothing more then an attempt to capitalize on the Lord of the Rings fantasy novel to screen fad. Or then again it could be the next Battlefield: Earth. Not only a horrible adaptation of the book but an outright horrible movie period. I agree about Bicentenial Man, Aulirophile. A very enjoyable flim. __________________ EverQuest free since 7/03

03-20-2004, 12:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fulorian Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 336 -2 Internets	I cannot understand how Bicentennial Man simply has been forgotten so quickly... Its nice to hear some others remember it. Robin Williams brought that character to life so well. And yes, this does look a lot like an early 'Matrix' thing with a few names from I, Robot. Reminds me a lot of Little Lost Robot, I believe it was, with the telepathic robot on Jupiter. With shades of 'The Caves of Steel' thrown in. Hard to figure.

03-21-2004, 12:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Matt the Gimp sylvos is going to have my butt babies Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,792 -2 Internets	I remember seeing some stupid teaser where it was just like a robot w/ a white background. I had no clue it was for a movie. Looks pretty cool, although the robots look lame.

03-21-2004, 10:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
Warrik Ive been reading these boards since noows....that makes me uber Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 2,147 -12 Internets	Robots look gay and Will Smith is in it. His humour spoils every movie he is in. Please stop acting.

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