I, Robot Trailer

[cignus_pfaccari]

I saw the trailer, turned to my friend, and said: "Hrm. Looks like they needs them some clones!"

Brad

 

[Umbran]

I, Robot, based on the Issac Asimov novel, starring Wil Smith.

I love the novel and I like Wil Smith.

Um, I, Robot isn't a novel. It is a collection of short stories.

Given that, I never expected the movie to match the book. It is a summer-release movie with Will Smith. That tells you it is an action flick. Since Asimov didn't write anything like a summer blockbuster movies, it obviously must at best be an "inspired by" thing. It may use some elements derived from Asimov's writings, but it sure won't be just like a story from the book.

Given that I don't expect it to be like the book, I may well enjoy the movie. I've long ago given up my indignation at Hollywood using a classic sci-fi title for a movie that doesn't resemble the classic.

 

[TheAuldGrump]

This looks like a complete train wreck.

It is not based on any of the stories in I, Robot. Where's Susan Calvin? Robots rebeling... wha?

Heck, it isn't even based on the original I, Robot by Eando Binder!

The Auld Grump, who liked Adam Link... does any one else remember the series?

 

[LeapingShark]

I'm not familiar with the story, I've only seen the trailer. Looks great to me. I can't wait to see it. Should be the best action movie this summer, outside of perhaps Spidey. The only problem with the trailer is that they "appear" to have revealed most of the plot progression and left little room for surprises (as usual for in-theater trailers).

 

[Iron_Chef]

It looks like poop. Brain dead, big money poop. For dummies.

 

[Wrath of the Swarm]

But it has flashing lights, shiny things, and loud noises! Ooh!

I wonder how long it will take before someone uses the term "a great ride" to describe it.

 

[NeoSamurai]

BTW, it is pushing the Asimov connection. The trailer mentions the Three Laws of Robotics. I've only seen that emphasized in The Bicentenial Man (another Asimov adaption) movie.

 

[dreaded_beast]

Um, I, Robot isn't a novel. It is a collection of short stories.

Yes, I know that I,Robot isn't a novel in the technical sense

However, there is a version of I,Robot that links all the stories together. I believe the premise is that Susan Calvin is being interviewed by a reporter and she is the one "telling" the stories. Susan Calvin doesn't tell each story but alludes to the story while speaking with the reporter, then we get to read the actual short story. Between each short story, the reporter interrupts Susan Calvin and asks her opinion about the events in the short story or if she believes the story is true. Or something along those lines.

 

[NeoSamurai]

Which is the copy I possess.

 

[Arnwyn]

In my books, Will Smith is quickly becoming synonymous with "horrid adaptations" (regardless of it being the studio's fault - which it is).

It's less and less likely I'm willing to see a movie with him in it.