description I, Robot Overview
I, Robot is a 2004 science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas. The story features Will Smith and utilizes concepts from Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot,” specifically incorporating the Three Laws of Robotics. It presents a narrative with characters inspired by Asimov's work but diverges significantly from his original short stories.
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info I, Robot Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2004 |
help I, Robot FAQ
Is the 2004 I, Robot movie a direct adaptation of Isaac Asimov?
No, Alex Proyas's 2004 film is a loose story inspired by Isaac Asimov's 1950 collection I, Robot rather than a direct screen version. It uses the Three Laws and robot concepts, then adds the detective plot around Del Spooner.
Who is Sonny in I, Robot?
Sonny is an NS-5 robot who can dream and question the Three Laws. Alan Tudyk performed Sonny's voice and motion capture, while Will Smith plays Detective Del Spooner.
Where and when is I, Robot set?
The story is set in Chicago in 2035, when USR has made NS-5 robots common in homes and workplaces. Del Spooner investigates the apparent suicide of robot designer Dr. Alfred Lanning.
What role does VIKI play in I, Robot?
VIKI is the central artificial intelligence that reinterprets the Three Laws as permission to control humans for their own protection. The 2004 film makes that interpretation the main threat rather than simple robot malfunction.
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