Bicentennial Man (1999)

This film is much deeper than the "Robot who has feelings" trope. This is about the human spirit and what it means to be human. The small things we take for granted are celebrated and rediscovered throughout the movie. Make no mistake, this film will hit you right in the chest. It is a brilliant and highly underrated film.

This beautiful movie always makes me cry at the end Love it one of my favorite movies I could see it so many times and not get tired of watching May this beautiful soul rest in Paradise xoxo

When I saw who made this movie I knew what to expect. Screenplay was adapted from novels by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg, which by itself guarantees good story. It's directed by Chris Columbus, director of Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire and first two Harry Potter movies. And in leading role we have Robin Williams, man capable of pulling out great performances even from the worst screenplays. This movie simply could not fail.Williams plays home android, who shows signs of creativity and emotions because of some strange malfunction. Movie follows its/his evolvent through several generations of family that bought him, him gradually becoming independent, his relations with people and fight to be recognized as a human being. Audience expect Robin Williams movies to be comedies and with such expectations you will be disappointed. Bicentennial Man is not a comedy, nor it is SF in the true sense of the word. This is drama about search for ones true self and it's place in the world. About essence of humanity being in mortal body or in personality and soul. There are no definite answers to life's greatest questions, but it's always worth looking at things from a new perspective. Perhaps the production is far behind it, but essentially this film stands side by side with Kubrick's and Spielberg's Artificial Intelligence.9/10

Bicentennial Man is an overlooked family film that isn't perfect, but nonetheless doesn't deserve all the negativity it has received. Chris Columbus directs this with flair and he makes something really good here, and quite entertaining. Due to some scenes, this may upset younger viewers, but this is sure to appeal to anyone looking for something unique to watch. I can see why some people may dislike this one, but I on the other hand found it very entertaining and very well done. The special effects are truly wonderful and they add so much to the film. I thought that Robin Williams was truly great in the lead role. This is a fine drama that manages to overcome its shortcomings due to its heart. The cast are wonderful and they elevate the material significantly. Bicentennial Man is not perfect, but it definitely entertaining and is worth watching. Chris Columbus has directed something truly incredible that is very much underrated and like I said does not deserve the flack it has received. Of course Columbus has made better films in his career, but this is an overlooked gem that definitely is worth your time. Robin Williams is a good actor and he deserves credit in giving the film its charm as well as some humor here and there to lighten the tone of the drama. There are things that could have been done better, but overall the film really soars above the negative aspects that all the negative reviews have pointed out. Give this film a shot if you're in the right state of mind, you may be surprised at how good it really is.