Once this movie gets going, it works, and it works well. It has a slow buildup, but its final third manages to generate some eye-popping thrills.
75
Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington
Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington
It's a high-tech thriller that really works.
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Less ambitious than "Blade Runner" but more coherent than "Artificial Intelligence: A.I.," which it vaguely resembles, I, Robot is best during homely moments when Smith shows his human side.
For its first two acts this flashy vehicle is an anodized titanium streamline baby. Then comes a robot rumble that brings the action to a crashing halt.
67
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
A routine Will Smith cop-on-the-hunt thriller at heart, I, Robot lacks imaginative excitement.
50
L.A. Weekly
L.A. Weekly
Proyas merely assembles a mess of spare parts from better movies.
50
USA TodayClaudia Puig
USA TodayClaudia Puig
Performances, plot and pacing are as mechanical as the hard-wired cast.
50
Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern
Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern
Impressive for Patrick Tatopoulos's production design but depressive for the juiceless story.