Bicentennial Man

In the early 21st century, the Martin family purchases a domestic robot, Andrew, to assist them. Andrew, played by Robin Williams, begins to develop emotions and creative abilities far beyond his programming. Over two centuries, Andrew pursues his dream of becoming human, experiencing love, loss, and the complexities of life as he transforms himself physically and emotionally.

Bicentennial Man received a mixed to negative reception from critics, though it garnered a more favorable response from family audiences. While Robin Williams' performance was often praised, the film's plot was frequently criticized for being overly sentimental, predictable, and uneven in tone, attempting to blend science fiction with sentimental family drama.

• Robin Williams delivers a compelling performance as a robot seeking humanity.
• The film suffers from a lengthy runtime and an overly sentimental, predictable storyline.
• Despite its flaws, it offers a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be heartwarming and thought-provoking, with many appreciating Robin Williams' performance and the movie's exploration of themes like love and mortality. Some viewers found it to be a bit too slow-paced or sentimental at times.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Also nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film.

The film is based on Isaac Asimov's short story 'The Bicentennial Man' and his novel 'The Positronic Man'.