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In a future where global warming has melted the polar ice caps, humanity has developed advanced androids known as 'Mecha'. A sophisticated prototype child robot, David, is programmed to love unconditionally. When his human family decides to abandon him, David embarks on a perilous journey to become a real boy and reunite with his creator.

Steven Spielberg's 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence' received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its ambitious themes, stunning visuals, and Haley Joel Osment's performance, some found the film's tone uneven and its ending divisive.

• Visually stunning and thought-provoking exploration of humanity and artificial intelligence.

• Haley Joel Osment delivers a compelling and emotional performance as the robot child.

• The film's ambitious scope and dark undertones were polarizing for some viewers.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and visual spectacle, with many highlighting the poignant story of David's quest for love. However, some found the narrative occasionally bleak and the film's ultimate message ambiguous.

Nominated for 2 Academy Awards (Best Original Score, Best Visual Effects), Saturn Award for Best Music.

The film was originally conceived by Stanley Kubrick in the late 1970s and he worked on it for over two decades before his death in 1999, passing the project to Steven Spielberg.