I, Robot (Special Edition, DVD, 2004).

I, Robot is a 2004 American science fiction action film directed by Alex Proyas. The screen play byJeff Vintar and Akiva Goldsmanis from a screen story by Vintar, based on his original screenplayHardwired, and named afterIsaac Asimov's 1950short-story collection. The film starsWill Smithin the main role,Bridget Moynahan,Bruce Greenwood,James Cromwell,Chi McBride, andAlan Tudyk. Set inChicagoin 2035, highly intelligent robots fill public service positions throughout the world, operating underthree lawsto keep humans safe. Detective Del Spooner (Smith) investigates the alleged suicide of U.S. Robotics founder Alfred Lanning (Cromwell) and believes that a human-like robot called Sonny (Tudyk) murdered him. I, Robotwas released in the United States on July 16, 2004, and in other countries between July and October 2004. Produced with a budget of $120million, the film grossed $346million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the visual effects and acting but criticism of the plot. At the77th Academy Awards, the film was nominated forBest Visual Effects,

Storyline

In 2035, techno-phobic homicide detective Del Spooner of the Chicago PD heads the investigation of the apparent suicide of leading robotics scientist, Dr. Alfred Lanning. Unconvinced of the motive, Spooner's investigation into Lanning's death reveals a trail of secrets and agendas within the USR (United States Robotics) corporation and suspicions of murder. Little does he know that his investigation would lead to uncovering a larger threat to humanity.—ahmetkozan