I, Robot

**David Meek** · 14 December 2004, 10:13 Tuesday

Eric, here's a review thread on the movie I, Robot. I'm hoping the DVD is a good effort too.

**George Bellefontaine** · 14 December 2004, 12:46 Tuesday

Like Tex Meek's review says, forget the Asimov book and take the film for what it is. I plan to pick it up this week.

**Brandon B** · 15 December 2004, 04:41 Wednesday

Yeah, I was ready to despise it being an Asimov reader, but instead found it somewhere between thoroughly OK and mildly good (on a 3-1/2" airplane screen - feh!).

Waiting to buy until the SE 2 disc a bit down the road (which region 2 got first for SOME reason).

BB

**Shane Martin** · 15 December 2004, 10:13 Wednesday

Waiting for the 2 disc SE here as well.

Loved the movie actually. It was a fun ride.

**Foxman** · 15 December 2004, 11:17 Wednesday

I ponyed up yesterday for it because I was impatient and this one had a DTS track so I figured the main benefit to the SE would be extras that I probably wouldnt watch.

Havent watched anything I bought yesterday and might not until after Christmas as we have so much to watch or do already and no time.

**mitch57** · 15 December 2004, 11:21 Wednesday

Foxman,

Where did you get I-Robot with a DTS track? Do they all come with a DTS track or only Dolby Digital? I think DTS blows Dolby Digital out of the water!

**Brandon B** · 15 December 2004, 11:29 Wednesday

He got it in Australia where he lives. Or is Oz just a joke?

BB

**Foxman** · 15 December 2004, 11:57 Wednesday

Originally posted by Brandon B

He got it in Australia where he lives. Or is Oz just a joke?

BB

Oz is a play on the Movie Wizard of Oz. Dorothy was from Kansas, but was in a new place and so am I.
As far as DTS goes I just looked on the back of the cover and it said DTS, so I assumed I was getting it with DTS.

**Foxman** · 15 December 2004, 12:01 Wednesday

I, Robot: Widescreen
UPC: 24543-15190
Region Coding: Region 1
Production Year: 2004
Credits: Direction:
Alex Proyas: Director

Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 115 min.
DVD Release: 12/14/2004
Case Type: Keep Case
Video Formats: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Disc Formats: Single Sided, Dual Layered
SRP: $29.98
In the year 2035, technology and robots are a trusted part of everyday life. But that trust is broken when a scientist is found dead and a skeptical detective (Smith) believes that a robot is responsible. Bridget Moynahan co-stars in this high-tech action thriller that questions whether technology will ultimately lead to mankind's salvation...or annihilation.

Genres
ScienceFiction
Action
Studios
20th Century Fox

Features
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Featurettes
Subtitles
English
Spanish

Audio Tracks
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
English: DTS 5.1
French: Dolby Digital 3
Spanish: Dolby Digital 3
Commentary: Dolby Digital 2

**George Bellefontaine** · 15 December 2004, 12:19 Wednesday

:T to 20th Century Fox... they have been releasing a lot of new titles with DTS lately. Just hope it becomes standard practice.

**David Meek** · 15 December 2004, 12:41 Wednesday

Yeah, even though they are half-bit-rate DTS it's still good. Unfortunately, full-bit-rate DTS hasn't been seen in a new release in a couple of years, at least.

**Shane Martin** · 15 December 2004, 13:12 Wednesday

Full Bit rate is dead.

**theMaximus** · 15 December 2004, 22:20 Wednesday

Originally posted by mitch57

Foxman,

Where did you get I-Robot with a DTS track? Do they all come with a DTS track or only Dolby Digital? I think DTS blows Dolby Digital out of the water!

As far as I know all region 1 DVDs of I, ROBOT has English DTS 5.1 along with Dolby Digital 5.1.

From what I can see, both PQ and SQ of this DVD is spectacular. I really enjoyed it both at the movies and at home, but even if you don't like the movie, this DVD would make a pretty good HT Demo disc.

**mitch57** · 15 December 2004, 22:30 Wednesday

I'm going to pick it up on Friday at Best Buy.

**David Meek** · 16 December 2004, 10:42 Thursday

Here's what DVD Empire has to say about the DVD's specs. And yes, DTS is standard! :banana:

Product Information

Features:
Commentary by Director Alex Proyas and Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman
The Making Of I, Robot
Still Gallery
And more!

Video: Widescreen 2.35:1 Color (Anamorphic)

Audio: ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
ENGLISH: DTS 5.1 [CC]
SPANISH: Dolby Digital Surround
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Surround

Subtitles: English, Spanish
Includes: Audio Commentary

Release Date: 12-14-2004

Packaging: Keep Case
Disc: SS-DL

Item Code: 2225190
UPC Code: 024543151906

**George Bellefontaine** · 16 December 2004, 13:30 Thursday

Got my copy today.

**Azeke** · 22 December 2004, 18:40 Wednesday

Enjoyed this movie for what it's worth, PQ and SQ were excellent, and the DTS track, also very good.

Just remember, this is just a movie, with a good premise and excellent CGI. If you are a Sci-Fi kind of guy (or lady) this movie is for you. Your mileage may vary.

Regards,

Azeke

**aud19** · 31 December 2004, 14:32 Friday

Originally posted by Azeke

Enjoyed this movie for what it's worth, PQ and SQ were excellent, and the DTS track, also very good.

Just remember, this is just a movie, with a good premise and excellent CGI. If you are a Sci-Fi kind of guy (or lady) this movie is for you. Your mileage may vary.

Regards,

Azeke

Yup, yup and yup :yesnod:

Good though not mind bending story, excellent PQ and AWESOME SQ on the DTS track :T

**will1066** · 31 December 2004, 14:41 Friday

Lackluster movie, I thought. Beside some signature Will Smith wisecracking, I felt he was saddled with some of the most cliche and wooden lines of the year. I submit evidence A:

"Humans have feelings. Robots don't."

Woah! Really?!

I also felt the doctor's hunch that Smith's natural prejudice and suspicion of robots would lead him to solve the mystery was juuuuuust a bit of a stretch.

The action was good, and the CG was very good. But for keeping me involved with a story, I'll put my $$$ on something like Minority Report.

**JonMarsh** · 01 January 2005, 01:05 Saturday

I understand your feelings. The relation to Asimov's stories was thin, apart from the 3 laws. Cinematography and CGI was pretty good. Definitely created as a vehicle for Will... still, I found the story somewhat interesting in because of the whole breadcrumbs thing, and the way that tale was woven. Maybe if it wasn't such a Will Smith vehicle, the story could have been a little more plausibly developed.

**CJ Paul** · 18 January 2005, 17:10 Tuesday

I really liked this, but Will Smith is totally likable for me. He doesnt bug me at all, and I've never read any Asimov so I had no expectations. I thought it was a cool movie.

**Nick M** · 21 January 2005, 23:25 Friday

Rented this one...

Will Smith wasnt as obnoxious as he normally is. I hadn't read the books either, so I didn't have any expectations going in. Some scenes were cool, some were boring and terrible. I thought the movie got off to a great start, and then started to drag. Definetly a regular-ole hollywood movie looking to make money on action figures. Worth a see though.

I'm not going to bother buying this one.

:25: out of :5:

**David Meek** · 22 January 2005, 12:24 Saturday

It's on the shelf in Cinemeek, been there since Christmas week. If you can separate the movie from the book, it's a worthwhile effort. If you can't, don't bother.

**Chris D** · 22 January 2005, 17:08 Saturday

I thought it was pretty good... just rented it from BB. Not a purchase movie for me, though.

And yes, I've been a long-time reader of Asimov, so I put aside those expectations.