Review of Bicentennial Man (1999) by Dave H — 28 Feb 2009

Serious critics and cynics who've only seen a few minutes or heard its rep will pan this movie as the cherry on top of Williams' over-sentimental pie of post GMV films. And sure - it DOES overdo the melodramatic manipulation towards the end, sure - the script is too indulgent and repetitive, and sure - the sweeping music is nauseatingly overdone at times.

But overall, its one of Asimov's best stories, delivered by a brilliant cast in a sweet, funny, touching (if far from subtle) way. It's ruminations on death (and the value death gives to life) and the right of all sentient beings to freedom are warranted, and Mork delivers the corny one liners with little rustiness.

I came home from work last night to find my GF in tears after watching this, and I could well understand why. When I saw it, I bawled like a new-born bastard.