...Wasn't expecting to like I, ROBOT as much as I did. After seeing the trailers I didn't expect to like it much at all. ...Couldn't even imagine Will Smith being part of this story. In this case, my expectations were dead wrong.
I don't know what Isaac Asimov would have thought of this film as it plainly does not reflect his vision, but ... I LOVED I, ROBOT! In, fact, I would go back and see this movie again, and again.
A cousin introduced me to Isaac Asimov's writings when I was twelve. I, Robot was the first Science Fiction story I'd ever read, not counting scary comic books. I became familiar with the Three Laws of Robotics as I devoured every book this author wrote.
So, when I saw the trailer for the movie, I was annoyed. Robots in Asimov's books always adhered to The Laws. I never much liked the monster stories, and didn't consider them REAL Science Fiction.
If you, too, are an old school science fiction fan, don't worry. This is a stand alone story. It's a fun movie to watch. You will probably like it, even though this film isn't much like our beloved Robot stories. Be sure to see it on the big screen.
I am looking forward to the sequel. After all, we do have to find out what happens next. Oh yes, and Will Smith was great!