A.I. Artificial Intelligence
David, a robotic boy—the first of his kind programmed to love—is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee and his wife. Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David.
Critics Sentiment
David and Teddy are captured by the mecha-destroying Flesh Fair
Advanced mechas discover and resurrect David two thousand years later
The film drops significantly when the advanced beings appear in the far future, then recovers strongly for the final reunion and ending.
A.I. starts strong with compelling family drama and reaches its peak during the visceral Flesh Fair sequence, but stumbles with its extended futuristic ending before recovering with an emotionally devastating finale. Critics consistently praised Osment's performance and the visual spectacle while being divided on Spielberg's sentimental approach to Kubrick's material. The film's emotional manipulation was both criticized and acknowledged as effective, leaving many viewers moved despite their reservations.
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Haley Joel Osment
David
Jude Law
Gigolo Joe
Frances O'Connor
Monica Swinton
Sam Robards
Henry Swinton
Jake Thomas
Martin Swinton
William Hurt
Prof. Hobby
Jack Angel
Teddy (voice)
Robin Williams
Dr. Know (voice)
Ben Kingsley
Specialist (voice)
Meryl Streep
Blue Mecha (voice)
Chris Rock
Comedian (voice)
Ken Leung
Syatyoo-Sama
Clark Gregg
Supernerd
Kevin Sussman
Supernerd
Tom Gallop
Supernerd
Eugene Osment
Supernerd
April Grace
Female Colleague
Matt Winston
Executive
Sabrina Grdevich
Sheila
Theo Greenly
Todd
Crew
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