Bicentennial Man (US)

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One robot`s 200 year journey to become an ordinary man
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 131 mins
Retail Price: $32.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
From the acclaimed director of Mrs. Doubtfire, Academy Award winner Robin Williams (Good Will Hunting) stars in a delightfully heartwarming comedy about one extraordinary android who just wants to be an ordinary guy!

Though he was purchased as a mere "household appliance", it doesn`t take long for the Martin family to realize Andrew (Williams) is no run-of-the-mill robot!

Funny, incredibly lifelike and possessing an astounding level of creativity, this special machine soon takes on a life of his own, and eventually begins a centuries-long quest to achieve true humanity! A crowd-pleasing comedy hit, everyone is sure to love this touchingly entertaining movie treat!

Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Production Featurette
Theatrical Trailer

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1 French

Subtitle Tracks:
CC: English

Directed By:
Chris Columbus

Written By:
Nicholas Kazan
Robert Silverberg
Isaac Asimov

Starring:
Wendy Crewson
Oliver Platt
Embeth Davidtz
Sam Neill
Robin Williams

Casting By:
Jane Jenkins
Janet Hirshenson

Soundtrack By:
James Horner

Director of Photography:
Phil Meheux

Editor:
Neil Travis
Nicolas De Toth

Costume Designer:
Joseph G. Aulisi

Production Designer:
Norman Reynolds

Producer:
Mark Radcliffe
Wolfgang Petersen
Neal Miller
Laurence Mark
Gail Katz
Paula DuPré
Chris Columbus
Michael Barnathan

Executive Producer:
Dan Kolsrud

Distributor:
Disney Pictures

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posted by wideboy on 14/8/2000 02:15

10 / 10

If you like a good science sci-fi and know the Asimov stories this is an excellent film, even Williams is OK as Andrew, nearly tear-jerking at the end, but I imagine it won`t be one for people not into this sort of thing, philistines.

posted by Fl0yd on 5/5/2001 06:54

8 / 10

A surprisingly good drama about being human and just how different it is from being anything that is not entirely human.
The video transfer is good. There are no compression signs to be seen and the visuals are mostly impressive.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is flat. While the 3 front channels are used very nicely, there`s almost nothing happening in the surrounds, which is a shame.
The menus are still and silent.
The extras include a short behind the scenes featurette. That`s it.
Bottom line - a good (and touching) movie, but, alas, not too good a disc.

posted by Zvi Josef on 13/5/2002 04:13