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Lost in Space
Lost in Space
2018 | Sci-Fi
The Robot (3 more)
Special Effects
Interaction between Robinsons, Don West and Dr. Smith
Dr. Smith
Writing straddles the line - is it family friendly? Gritty? (1 more)
Fairly uninteresting storyline
Good, not great
  
I, Robot (2004)
I, Robot (2004)
2004 | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi
I think it was Isaac Asimov who came up with the 3 laws of Robotics, as follows:

1.A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.

That's the starting point for this movie, which sees Technophobic 2035 cop Del Spooner (Will Smith) convinced that a robot has just carried out a murder - something which, by those laws, should be impossible for it to do.

The film then takes in the concept of free will and consciousness, all - as an action thriller - wrapped up in a mystery and with a few helpings of what I'm going to call 'wham blam' action

Surprisingly enjoyable.
  
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
2001 | Drama, Sci-Fi
Amazing Sfx (1 more)
Heartwarming story
Another great Spielberg film
A great adventure film as a Boy robot sets out to make himself "real". Great actors, impressive effects and touching story finished off by Spielberg.
  
Westworld  - Season 1
Westworld - Season 1
2015 | Sci-Fi
An excellent premise to the show. I felt the "oh they were a robot all along" trope was used a few times too many. The build-up to the final scene was excellent.
  
Reel Steel (2011)
Reel Steel (2011)
2011 | Action, Adventure
Can a robot fight as well as a person?
Contains spoilers, click to show
Set in the near future Real Steel is the comeback story of a washed-up boxer, who's only inspiration is is estranged son.

Former boxer Charlie Kenton has had to move with the times as traditional boxing has been replaced by the mega-sport of Robot Boxing and Charlie isn't very good at moving with the times. But when his ex-wife dies and he gains custody of his estranged son, Max, who he's never met, the adventure of a lifetime begins.

Charlie must juggle is meager on-the-road, always look for a new robot and a new fight lifestyle, with looking after an 11-year-old child. But when a freak accident leads Charlie and Max to an old sparring bot, Max is determined to get it running again. Once fixed up the pair find that the bot, named Atom, they discover it has a very rare feature, a mode that will literally let it copy the moves of a user in real time.

Starting in the underground fighting leagues, Atom rapidly rises through the ranks until it is noticed by the Robot Fighting League and offered an official fight. Whilst fighting and winning in the official league, Max sets his sights for Atom on an undefeated mega-robot, much to Charlie's distress.

This is the story of a boy reconnecting with the father he never knew though the one thing they have in common, Robot Boxing. Through the destruction and crashing metal come some heart-wrenching emotional scenes.

Look out for some interesting product placement and a very unusual statue outside the final arena.

10/10