Rent A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)

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Synopsis:
A.I. -- Artificial Intelligence, directed by Steven Spielberg (Jurassic Park), explores the fine line between robots and humans. David (Haley Joel Osment--The Sixth Sense), a young robotic boy, is the first android ever programmed to feel human emotions. As an experiment, he is used as a temporary subsitute for a couple who have had their own son cryogenically frozen until a cure is found for his terminal illness. The film portrays the journey made by David and the "sexually compromising" robot Gigolo Joe (Jude Law--The Talented Mr Ripley), to find their place within the society that created them.
Together with ground-breaking special effects and shocking images of half-human, half-mechanical creatures, this film will blow your mind!
Actors:
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Directors:
Voiced By:
Lily Knight, Jack Angel, Robin Williams, Ben Kingsley, Meryl Streep, Chris Rock, Erik Bauersfeld
Writers:
Brian Aldiss, Ian Watson
Others:
Stan Winston, John Williams, John Richardson, Michael Lantieri, Nick Davis, Robert Legato, Dennis Muren, Scott Farrar, Roger Guyett, Jim Berney
Studio:
Warner
Genres:
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Collections:
A Brief History of Archaeology on Screen: Part 2, The Instant Expert's Guide to Stanley Kubrick
BBFC:
Release Date:
18/11/2002
Run Time:
140 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
Arabic, Bulgarian, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Italian Hard of Hearing, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Documentary on Bringing A.I. to the screen
  • Interviews with Steven Spielberg, Haley Joel Osment and Jude Law
  • Newly-produced behind-the-scenes featurettes on the making of A.I
  • An interview with Sound Designer Gary Rydstrom at Skywalker Ranch
  • A visit to Stan Winston Studios with early "Teddy" footage
  • Interviews with Lucasfilm's ILM special effects group
  • Trailers, storyboards and hundreds of photos approved by Steven Spielberg for this release
  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Access
Disc 1:
This disc includes feature film
Disc 2:
This disc includes the special features
BBFC:
Release Date:
18/07/2011
Run Time:
146 minutes
Languages:
Brazilian Portuguese Dolby Digital 2.0, Castilian Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English DTS-HD Master Audio 6.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
Brazilian, Castillian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Documentary on bringing A.I. to the screen
  • Interviews with Steven Spielberg, Haley Joel Osment and Jude Law
  • Behind the scenes featurettes on the making of A.I
  • Interviews with sound designer Gary Rydstrom at Skywalker Ranch
  • Visit to Stan Winston studios with early "Teddy" footage
  • Interviews with Lucasfilm's ILM special effects group
  • Trailers, storyboards, drawings and hundreds of photos

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Reviews (2) of A.I. Artificial Intelligence

Prepare yourself before watching - A.I. Artificial Intelligence review by DT

Spoiler Alert
12/02/2020

This is the most moving film I've ever watched, and I've seen it a few times since its first release.

It's so compelling. If the last scene doesn't bring a tear I'd be amazed.

Be warned though you'll recall scenes as you progress though your own life. I'm in my mid 70's and can tell you from experience.

A must watch.

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Epic, Thoughtful Science Fiction - A.I. Artificial Intelligence review by GI

Spoiler Alert
26/04/2021

Steven Spielberg's science fiction cum fairy story epic is a really interesting film, flawed in theme and concept but still one that offers something new and interesting each time you watch it. It has been criticised for it's saccharine sentimentality but that fits with the story that is trying to be told here. It's overtly a postmodern Pinnochio tale (indeed the Pinnochio analogy is a consistent theme that drives the story) with added dark themes about a futuristic bigotry and the moral dilemmas that mankind has about what is 'real', what is 'human' and our obligations to other life. In the future the icecaps have melted due to climate change and humanity has been pushed into smaller land mass and population control measures introduced. But technology has advanced especially in relation to robots, here referred to as 'mechas'. Along with increasingly humanlike advances in the development of mechas there is also a growing hatred of them by the less wealthy. One company develops a robot child designed to help parents who have lost children and it's so advanced it can imprint onto a human and show love. A young couple, with a son in a coma, are given a prototype named David (Haley Joel Osment) but the dedication the robot shows towards his new 'mother' becomes so stifling that they abandon it in a forest. However David's programming means he is determined to return home and gets the help of robot gigolo, Joe (Jude Law). There's some great visions of a future where hedonism remains rife and some dark aspects of a postmodern racism towards robots led here by Brendan Gleeson that asks big moral questions ultimately delving into the philosophical debate that specifies 'I think, therefore I am'. This is not Speilberg's best film but it's an ambitious and intelligent one and the interesting coda to the story has been much debated. If you've not seen this then it is definitely a film to see, you may need a hanky or two though!

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