Review of Bicentennial Man (1999) by Nic C — 22 Jan 2013

Interesting look at how machines can strive to be more "human". A real tear-jerker...

This review of Bicentennial Man (1999) was written by Nic C on 22 Jan 2013.

Bicentennial Man has generally received positive reviews.

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