Bicentennial Man [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of Bicentennial Man [VHS]
Movie Review: A Captivating and Touching Film
Summary: 5 Stars
As a faithful fan of Isaac Asimov I have read his short story, "The Bicentennial Man" many times; it is the final story in a collection of robot stories called "The Complete Robot." For some reason I had never seen the movie although I had heard about it.
In all honesty, I'm not that much of a fan of Robin Williams and may have let that deter me; now, having seen it, I can say that Robin Williams did a wonderful job as robot Andrew Martin. I was fully involved in the film and enjoyed it very much. While it is true the film deviates somewhat from the short story, I in no way found that objectionable. The film, as an adaptation of the short story, tells a touching tale of a robot who wants to become a man.
The many adventures the robot, Andrew Martin, had in pursuit of his goal provides the basic story line. One finds the principles of faithfulness, hope, persistence, patience, and family expounded as the story proceeds.
The movie is a keeper and worth watching again; I'm very happy to have finally seen it.
Movie Review: A Must see Movie, Just.. Perfect!*
Summary: 5 Stars
..this movie is a perfect example of how mature a un-human can be, and how touching and loving it can be, this movie is marvelous!, precious, just Excellent!Movie Review: Wonderful!
Summary: 5 Stars
In "Bicentennial Man"based a novel written by Isaac Asimov. We see a simple machine at the beginning who starts his life as a simple machine much as the character Data in Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek: The Next Generation. They are both simply activated. They start as blank slates for which to begin the world. Just as a human is born into the world with nothing but basic functions; and we grow to accomplish such magnificent things. This movie seeks to bring people into the view that Asimov, as well ad Roddenberry convey in the use of an "android" to carry a lot of story line. That for all man is we seek to be more perfect and live longer. we should instead focus on our humanity. that is truly the precocious part of us. Truly a film for all people to see.Movie Review: So good yet tough on your emotions
Summary: 5 Stars
Although the movie is a celebration of Andrew's ongoing quest for enlightenment and humanity, it does make us cry. Why? Because the lengthy scope of the movie reminds us all too sharply that this fate is eventually in store for all of us. We will lose loved ones, and leave loved ones behind. Although it is unavoidable, we regard it as very sad. The fact that this movie does tap into that deep fear and sadness in all of us is a testament to just how on target it is.
And give credit to Asimov. Sentiment is not normally a big part of his writing, but in this story he brought it fully to bear, and the film captures it maybe even more fully than the prose did.
It is sort of a shame to me that this movie is so good, yet it chokes me up so often for its last two thirds that I can't really bear to put myself thru that emotional wringer very often.
Robin Williams is brilliant. His ability to gradually "turn on" to humanity is marvelous, especially considering that since movies are virtually never shot in sequence, he probably had to go back and forth quite a bit regarding his current stage of enlightenment.
This movie is based on a story by Isaac Asimov. Not much of Asimov has made it to movies, and more should.
Movie Review: Spirit can not be destroyed
Summary: 5 Stars
I never got the sense that this was a sci-fi film per se, it's much more of an allegory. I don't think it's about whether all this could literally happen, it's all quite subjective. This film is all about an exploration of what it means to be human, and what it means to be seen as less than, or other than human. Feelings, creativity, drive, as well as, separation, suspicion, rejection. A full range is well displayed around the central figure in the film, a robot. The film-maker presents an open philosophy which can be broad, to the extent that anyone is capable of holding it. A philosophy that considers spirit, awareness, and life to be opportunistic and unstoppable. Also, there is a subtle but noticeable attempt to present the robot Andrew as an archetype of Adam. This film moved me as being wise and sensitive, like few others. But I think it's necessary to see beyond the whole robot thing in order to avoid distraction or expectations, and feel what the film-maker is trying to convey.