Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial Intelligence

2015
Movie
11 min
English

A woman finds herself being coerced into a robotic-related scientific breakthrough. She struggles to take control, but at what cost? Inspired by the Portal video games, and written by a teenager for the Pens to Lens film festival.

Insights

IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users76%
Director: Steven SpielbergGenres: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure

Plot Summary

In a future where global warming has melted the polar ice caps, humanity has to find new ways to survive. A corporation develops an advanced robotic boy named David, designed to love unconditionally. David is adopted by a family, but when their own child is revived, David is abandoned and embarks on a journey to become a real boy to regain his mother's love. His quest leads him through a dangerous and wondrous world, seeking the legendary Blue Fairy.

Critical Reception

Steven Spielberg's 'Artificial Intelligence: A.I.' was met with a mixed critical reception upon its release. While many praised its ambitious visual effects, emotional depth, and the performances of its cast, particularly Haley Joel Osment, others found its tone uneven and its narrative overly sentimental or thematically muddled. Audiences were also divided, with some deeply moved by its exploration of love and artificiality, while others struggled with its dark undertones and melancholic conclusion.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with impressive special effects.

  • Haley Joel Osment delivers a compelling and heartbreaking performance.

  • The film's emotional impact is undeniable, though its narrative can be uneven.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's emotional storytelling and thought-provoking themes about love, humanity, and artificial intelligence. Many found the story deeply moving and praised the visual spectacle. However, some viewers found the film to be overly somber or its ending unsatisfying.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Received nominations for Saturn Awards including Best Science Fiction Film.

Fun Fact

Stanley Kubrick originally conceived of 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence' in the late 1970s and worked on it for over two decades before Steven Spielberg took over directing duties, incorporating elements from Kubrick's vision.

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