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Summary: Slow pacing kills it
Review: This film moves at the pace of molasses. Every scene seems designed to force an emotional response. The result is a maudlin, ultimately boring experience.Asimov was one of the last great rationalists. Perhaps the film makers were trying to be true to Asimov's brand of "2+2=4" wooden view of life and human feeling. Here, all the emotions are present, but seem hollow, having been dissected and analyzed, but never really felt.
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Summary: A must see for all people everywhere.
Review: I saw this movie in the theatre and It made me use emotions I didn't even know I had. Even though Robin Williams plays an android, I can really feel a lot of Empathy for his character. This is probably the best tear-jerker movie ever made. It takes you away from the humdrum of regular movies and into a world where slavery and equal rights are being fought by a new species of mankind (robotic). I think Robin Williams deserves an Oscar for this stellar performance. What this DVD lacks in extras', is totally made up by superior acting and enjoyment value. This is by far my all time favorite DVD.
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Summary: Excellent acting, but still a soap opera
Review: I found the robot central character intriguing. Williams was excellent as one who lives by the rules but yearns to be break free. However, this was a soap-opera treatment of the story: heavy-handed music and too-many-characters who became two-dimensional cutouts. I felt that the director was trying to force my feelings, rather than simply telling the story well and letting it carry the mood. If you like a little Asimov with your General Hospital (or a little GH with your Asimov), give it a try. If you want a more serious science fiction take on what it means to be human, try Blade Runner. --Pat
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Summary: Touching, Entertaining Movie
Review: I thought Bicentennial Man was a very touching story. At times it was a bit lame, but overall it was a good movie. Some of the visuals were just great, particularly the ones of the distant future. I thought a lot of the talent in the movie was miss used. Robin Williams doesn't really seem like a robot to me, I think someone would have been better off playing that role. Also, on the DVD there really werent any note worthy extras, just a trailer and a five minute promotional snipet. Common, this is dvd, we want more.
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Summary: A Great Movie
Review: Chris Columbus and Robin Williams have together taken one of my all-time favorite sci-fi short stories, and the more extended novel and created a wonderful movie, which has a bit of everything in it. While this movie is entertaining, it is not great cinema, like Gone With the Wind, but it certainly rises well above the usual low level of movies that Hollywood seems to have spawned over the last few years. Robin Williams' comedic talents are well-used in a light way in the early part of the movie, as Andrew Martin (Williams) slowly begins to develop and adapt himself. In addition, Williams' abilities as a serious actor are vastly under-rated, with the death scenes in particular showing the serious determination on the part of Andrew Martin to prevent the deaths of the people he loves. This movie has comedy, pathos, love, death, in all, most things which make for a good movie. In places, I would recommend a box of paper tissues be handily placed. A good movie for all the family, though I would recommend it more for older children as well as the big kids.... The only real gripe I have with the movie was that the transition between layers on the DVD was very obvious. Technically 7/10. Movie overall, 9/10
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Summary: Machine vs. Man
Review: I was very disappointed and disturbed by this film. It wasn't my choice, but as a fan of Robin Williams, I decided I would give it a chance. The first 45 minutes of the film is good. The Martin's get the new "Robot" who the Pepsi girl accidently names Andrew. Andrew is a unique, one of a kind robot who deep down really wants to be human and mortal. Immortaliy stinks for him. The film moves through different periods of the families' life, and brings us to almost 200 years later, and Andrew is still trying to become more human. he even falls in love with a human, and she, although she knows it could never really work, falls in love with him too. well, she never really declares her love. but they spend time together, and this is where the film starts to disturb me, a machine and a woman are just happily in love? and people are watching this with their children? i would never watch this with children, or recommend it to families. This is just a strange story, with some real philosophical questions being asked. I really wouldn't call this movie Science Fiction. It's kind of a comedy in the beginning, and then it just turns to mush. The acting couldn't even save this movie. Robin Williams is the only star in this waste of film. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone.
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Summary: Good...Although A Bit Depressing
Review: I cannot believe I just gave a Disney movie 5 stars (!) Sure, there are some good ones, but I usually don't waste my time to see them! Anyway this film is awesome. A fairly wealthy family buy a household robot to clean, serve, etc. But, it is not your ordinary machine. It has feeling and...almost seems human. During the film, you watch as his masters grow old and he lives on; on a quest to find out why he is so different. The only thing I find negative about this wonderful family film is the fact that it is so depressing! You watch as this robot lives on and his dearest friends and sort-of-family die. It has a mixed ending, which is both sad and happy depending on the way you look at it. But, beyond all my complaining this is still one of the best films of 1999...
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Summary: Touching story, but where are the extras?
Review: First off, I am very surprised that there weren't many extras on this dvd. Sure there was the standard theatrical trailer, and aside from a five minute promo included there wasn't much else. That was rather disappointing. The movie itself shows the lifespan of a robot named Andrew who's played by Robin Williams. I thought the movie was very touching. It showed us what the most important things in life are. As for all the moral lessons aside, parts of this movie were visually stunning, particularly one shot of a future Golden Gate Bridge and surrounding scenery. I rented this movie, and I think I might eventually buy it. It is really quite enjoyable.
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Summary: Bicentennial Man
Review: Absolutely one of the best movies I've seen in years. Robin Williams does a remarkable job adding human characters and feelings to the mechanical man. Slowly, trying to evolve into a human being, wanting all the feelings and willing to except all the frailties. Make's one thankful for life and appreciative of the wonderful things we take for granted every day. Our families, friends, senses, feelings, the list is endless. Obviously, you can tell I really enjoyed this film. I am actually shocked I haven't heard anything about. No rave reviews or even negative. Maybe I just missed them all.
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Summary: Delightful
Review: I was very reluctant to see this movie. I was wrong. From the movie's plot alone, one may think this movie is very plain and uninteresting. If you really see it and think of every single element of words and characteristics, displayed by extradinary cast members, you will agree that this movie should be collectible. Not because of its creativity or special effects, but it has everything that can associate with us, human beings. Love. Understanding. Relation. Compassion. And most of all, PRIDE. Pride in being a man. No matter what you look like, your heart will show the truth. One may look like a man, but his heart is a beast. Should that person be considered as a man? One may look like a beast, but he has a heart of gold. That is a real man. This movie is about a robot who is trying to achieve his goal, to be accepted into the society as a human and to be with his love. And he would do anything for that. Everyone has his or her dreams, but how many of them are willing to do anything to reach for the star. Bicentennial Man will bring you joy and courage, not to mention romance.
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