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    Unique ID Code: 0000073354
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    Added on: 15/7/2005 21:00
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    I, Robot (single disc) (UK)

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    Certificate: 12
    Running Time: 115 mins
    Retail Price: £15.99
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    Synopsis:
    Chicago, 2035. Techno and robophobe Detective Agent Spooner (Will Smith) is appointed to investigate the alleged suicide of friend and father of modern robotics, Dr. Alfred Lanning (James Cromwell). At a time when robots have become commonplace in homes, Spooner suspects robots have turned against Lanning`s first law, "A Robot Must Not Harm a Human Being" and that the suicide may in fact be murder.
    When Sonny (Alan Tudyk), a robot that has been taught human emotions, runs from the scene of the crime, Spooner enlists the help of ice-cool robot psychologist Dr. Susan Calvin (Bridget Moynahan) to track him down. Spooner deduces that scientist Lanning has left a trail of clues and has reprogrammed Sonny to help them uncover a suspected conspiracy. The events that follow lead them right to the heart of the multimillion-dollar corporation, U.S Robotics for an awe-inspiring showdown!

    Special Features:
    Commentary by director Alex Proyas and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman
    Commentary by production designer, editor, visual effects supervisors, associate producer, Digital Domain animation supervisor and CG supervisors
    Commentary by composer Marco Beltrami
    The Making of I, Robot
    Gag reel
    Stills gallery
    Trailers for Alien Vs Predator, 24 and Electra

    Video Tracks:
    Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital 5.1 English
    DTS 5.1 English

    Subtitle Tracks:
    CC: English

    Directed By:
    Alex Proyas

    Written By:



    Starring:
    Will Smith
    Bridget Moynahan
    Alan Tudyk
    James Cromwell
    Bruce Greenwood

    Your Opinions and Comments

    8 / 10
    Asimov`s famous story is brought to life (so to speak...).
    While casting Smith as Spooner is questionable, he somehow manages to deliver the goods.
    The movie manages to remain interesting throughout.
    The video transfer is very good. There are no compression signs and the visuals are mostly very impressive.
    The DD 5.1 soundtrack is excellent. The surrounds are constantly used and deliver a very wide sonic envelope.
    The menus are animated with sound.
    The extras include 3 commentaries, a behind the scenes featurette and a picture gallery.
    Bottom line - a highly enjoyable sci-fi movie with a good performance by Smith.
    posted by Zvi Josef on 15/7/2005 22:21