When the trailer for the film was released, the frequent comments from devout students of Asimov's 'Laws of Robotics' included such stuff as 'Asimov must be turning over in his grave' and 'travesty!' So, in the end, was the film a mockery of the principles and ideas set forth by the popular author? Or were screenwriters Jeff Vintar and Akiva Goldsman able to craft a smart script for director Alex Proyas to adapt with his own creative approach? The Scarlett Letter), we'll take it upon ourselves to give you the verdict and spark the discussion.įor our inaugural edition, we'll begin with I, Robot, the science fiction extravaganza that was not precisely adapted from the Isaac Asimov collection of short stories, but is rather said to be 'inspired' by them. Whether the results are triumphant (see: The Lord of the Rings trilogy) or tragic (i.e. And since Hollywood has a certain obsession with turning literature of all types into big screen features, we're afforded the perfect opportunity to set up grudge matches galore.Īnd so, whenever the Tinsel Town hotshots decide that it's a great idea to turn the little-known Herman Melville classic Redburn into a theatrical event film, we'll be there. We here at BOP recognize this fact, but at the same time realize that our breed of super-smart readers sometimes yearns for a touch of the intellectual at the same time. Godzilla have taught us nothing else, it's that everything is somehow better in battle format. Movie I, Robot By Kim Hollis July 28, 2004 What started out as one missing family becomes a battle for the future of Empire and every citizen that calls her home.Įccentric characters, all of whom are clever twists on stereotypes, populate a smart, rocket-fast read with a clever, twisty plot that comes to a satisfying conclusion. Along the way, he runs afoul of a talking gorilla, a brainy dame, a mutant lowlife, a little green mob boss, and the secret conspiracy at the heart of Empire’s founders-not to mention more trouble than he bargained for. When Mack’s neighbors are kidnapped, Mack sets off on a journey through the dark alleys and gleaming skyscrapers of Empire City.

It should be as easy as crushing a tank for Mack, but some bots just can’t catch a break. He’s just a bot trying to get by, trying to demonstrate that he isn’t just an automated smashing machine, and to earn his citizenship in the process.

But Mack’s not interested in world domination. It’s even harder for a robot named Mack Megaton, a hulking machine designed to bring mankind to its knees. The Automatic Detective is a fast-paced mishmash of SF and hard-boiled detective story.Įven in Empire City, a town where weird science is the hope for tomorrow, it’s hard for a robot to make his way.

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