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A.I.: Artificial Intelligence

PG-13 Released Jun 29, 2001 2h 25m Sci-Fi Fantasy Drama Adventure TRAILER for A.I.: Artificial Intelligence: Trailer 1 List
76% Tomatometer 203 Reviews 64% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
A robotic boy, the first programmed to love, David (Haley Joel Osment) is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee (Sam Robards) and his wife (Frances O'Connor). Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David. Without final acceptance by humans or machines, David embarks on a journey to discover where he truly belongs, uncovering a world in which the line between robot and machine is both vast and profoundly thin. Read More Read Less
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A curious, not always seamless, amalgamation of Kubrick's chilly bleakness and Spielberg's warm-hearted optimism, A.I. is, in a word, fascinating.

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Wendy Ide Times (UK) Spielberg’s future world is densely detailed and, although the film is tonally inconsistent, this remains one of the director’s most interesting and underrated works. Jul 3, 2023 Full Review William Goss Film.com A confined domestic drama, a considerable morality tale, a fleeting futuristic noir, a persecution parable, an on-the-nose fairy tale adventure... and then it keeps going. Apr 21, 2011 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Provocative movie suitable for teens. Rated: 4/5 Sep 2, 2010 Full Review Michael D. Reid Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada) Steven Spielberg has managed the seemingly impossible: a harmonious marriage of his own brand of glowing optimism and the cynical, alienating style of the late Stanley Kubrick. Rated: 3/5 Apr 30, 2024 Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) A movie with magical moments and force but lacking in sustained narrative power. Rated: B Apr 30, 2024 Full Review Sarah Cortinaz InSession Film A.I. isn't without a few hiccups, but in my opinion, is severely underrated when it comes to Spielberg's credits as a director. Rated: A- Apr 23, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jim P Great interesting start, then a bit of Mad Max Thunderdome in the middle… Then it all tails off into a wet wonderland… Poor ending… Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review Audience Member Steven Spielberg is one of the all-time greats and there’s no denying it, crafting nearly every genre of film and having them be smash hits to the audience. This movie really got me emotional toward the end and intrigued me throughout it. Haley Joel Osment is one of the best child actors ever and performed magnificently, and Jude Law stood out too! I guess one of my complaints with the movie was that it looked too bright and glossy and not clean enough (which is a common feature of many of Spielberg’s early to mid 2000s films, it was probably the cinematographer that he had around that time). However, that does not significantly take away much from this movie’s experience. In this day and age with true A.I. perhaps on the horizon soon, this film offers a unique portrayal and perspective on it! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/13/24 Full Review Jason H It blew me away when I saw it in 2001 in the theater. It blew me away again when I watched it with my daughter 15 years later and just rocked my world (and hers) again on the 3rd re-watch. We've been on a Spielberg kick lately and A.I. still ranks as my favorite. It's shocking how much 'Megan' borrowed from this film. There are so, so, so many moments that will stick forever (I absolutely love 'Teddy'). This story carries so much weight and meaning on so many levels, along with the brilliant cinematography, music, effects, editing and pacing. Easily one of the greatest pieces of sci-fi ever put to film...in my opinion, it's sandwiched between 2001 and The Abyss. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/24 Full Review David D Great piece of sci-fi. always makes me cry when I watch it. That ending is both sad and wonderful at the same time. If you are the sort of person who feels alone a lot I think this will hit you pretty hard. That kid couldn't have done a better job. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/10/24 Full Review Christian K Learning that this was a Kubrick film before he passed and Spielberg took over makes a lot of sense. Its a weird tonal mish mash from start to finish. Incredible child acting. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/05/24 Full Review Debbra H It is a captivating movie and like a lot of good science fiction ahead of its time. Both politically strong and a wonderful metaphor for the archetypal orphan child. Highly recommend Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/10/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A robotic boy, the first programmed to love, David (Haley Joel Osment) is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee (Sam Robards) and his wife (Frances O'Connor). Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David. Without final acceptance by humans or machines, David embarks on a journey to discover where he truly belongs, uncovering a world in which the line between robot and machine is both vast and profoundly thin.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy, Bonnie Curtis, Steven Spielberg
Screenwriter
Ian Watson, Brian Aldiss, Steven Spielberg
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Stanley Kubrick Productions, Warner Brothers, DreamWorks SKG, Amblin Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Violent Images|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 29, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$78.6M
Runtime
2h 25m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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