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In a futuristic world where the environment has warmed and humanity has become infertile, a highly advanced robotic boy named David is created to experience love. Programmed to be a devoted child, David's journey of love and loss begins when his human family rejects him. He embarks on a quest to become a real boy, hoping to win back the love of his human mother.

A.I. Artificial Intelligence received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While many praised its ambitious scope, emotional depth, and Spielberg's direction, some found the narrative uneven and the tone inconsistent. Audiences were similarly divided, with some deeply moved by its themes and others perplexed by its dark and melancholic undertones.

• Praised for its thought-provoking exploration of humanity and artificial intelligence.

• Cited for its emotional resonance and Spielberg's visually stunning direction.

• Some critics found the film's pacing and tonal shifts to be problematic.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's ambition and emotional impact, particularly praising the performances of Haley Joel Osment and Jude Law. However, some viewers found the story's bleakness and existential themes challenging.

Nominated for 2 Academy Awards (Best Visual Effects, Best Original Score), nominated for a Golden Globe Award (Best Original Score), and won 2 Saturn Awards (Best Director, Best Young Actor).

Stanley Kubrick originally conceived the idea for 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence' in the early 1970s and worked on it for decades before passing the project to Steven Spielberg.