A.I.

In a future where global warming has melted the polar ice caps, New York City is partially submerged, and advanced robots serve humans. David, a highly advanced robotic boy, is programmed with the unique ability to love. When his human family abandons him, David embarks on a perilous journey to become 'real' and find a way back to his owner.

Steven Spielberg's 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence' received a mixed but generally positive reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambitious themes, emotional depth, and visual spectacle, others found its narrative uneven and its tone sometimes jarring. The film was particularly noted for its exploration of artificial intelligence, love, and humanity.

• Visually stunning with a thought-provoking, albeit melancholic, exploration of artificial intelligence and humanity.

• Haley Joel Osment delivers a captivating performance as the robotic boy David.

• The film's ambitious scope and emotional core are commendable, though some find the pacing and narrative arcs inconsistent.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence' for its emotional impact and its exploration of complex themes like love and what it means to be human. Many viewers were moved by David's journey and found the film to be a poignant and memorable experience, though some felt the ending was somewhat bleak.

Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Visual Effects, Best Original Score) and received a Saturn Award for Best Music.

The film was originally conceived by Stanley Kubrick in the early 1970s and was in development for decades before Steven Spielberg took over directing duties after Kubrick's death.