I, Robot 2004

This well-made robot movie is set in 2035, when robots have become a common household items. Created by Dr. Lanning and manufactured by U.S.Robotics, they do all those tedious tasks we humans have always wanted someone else to do for us: house chores, cooking, cleaning, etc. The robots are programmed to follow three basicl rules that are supposed to ensure their safety and usefulness: 1) Protect and not to harm humans; 2) Do what they are told unless it is against the law; 3) Protect themselves unless in conflicts with the first two rules.

Del Spooner, a Chicago cop (Will Smith) does not think robots all that wonderful. In fact, he dislikes and mistrusts them, despite the 3 robotic laws. When Dr. Lanning, the creator of robots, is found dead, Spooner discovers a robot hiding in his office. The robot, named Sonny, is different from the rest, he appears to have thoughts and emotions. Sonny belongs to a new, advanced line of robots that should eventually replace all the old ones. If Sonny is responsible for the doctor's death, that means all the new robots may be a threat.

I like most robot movies, even old ones where robots are played by people wearing bad makeup. This one, made in 2006, takes advantage of the computer techhology to make "real," believable robots - walking and talking machines. Despite certain predictability (robots rioting, robots getting human emotions), I found the premise intriguing and watched Spooner's investigation with interest. I highly recommend this movie to any robot fan like myself.