Review of A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) by Jason M — 31 Jan 2016
This largely underrated film was a surprise to me when I first saw it. It moved me in a way with elements of a great classic film. I don't know if this is because of the Kubrick influence.
The film is based on the 1969 short story "Super-Toys Last All Summer Long" by Brian Aldiss. The project was in development since the early 1970s by Kubrick, who handed it over to Spielberg decades later.
This is unnatural territory for Spielberg, as it is not exactly Hollywood standard audience fodder. It is a tremendously moving study of a robot-boy's natural tendency to feel a mother's love and be real. Essentially this is a futuristic retelling of the "Pinocchio" story.
The finale is awe-inspiring as it catapults us 2,000 years into the future. The film could have ended perfectly without this last segment, but this is a work of art, not a mass consumption Hollywood blockbuster targeted towards thick-skulled viewers.
The film is not for everyone. It is long at 2.5 hours, but will reward those who pay attention and focus on its beauty during this time.
This review of A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) was written by Jason M on 31 Jan 2016.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence has generally received positive reviews.
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