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| Bicentennial Man [2000] | ![Bicentennial Man [2000]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5136M7B351L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Chris Columbus
Actors: Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill, Oliver Platt, Kiersten Warren
Category: Video
Buy New: £9.99
Buy New/Used/Collectible from £0.47
Avg. Customer Rating:  (30 reviews)
Sales Rank: 7285
Language: German (Original Language)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 132 minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 1.2
EAN: 4011039301989
ASIN: B0000595CJ
Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1999
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IBicentennial Man/I was stung at the 1999 box office, due no doubt in part to poor timing during a backlash against Robin Williams and his treacly performances in two other, then-recent, releases, IJakob the Liar/I and IPatch Adams/I. But this near-approximation of a science-fiction epic, based on works by Isaac Asimov and directed, with uncharacteristic seriousness of purpose, by Chris Columbus (IMrs Doubtfire/I), is much better than one would have known from the knee-jerk negativity and box-office indifference. p Williams plays Andrew, a robot programmed for domestic chores and sold to an upper-middle-class family, the Martins, in the year 2005. The family patriarch (Sam Neill) recognizes and encourages Andrew's uncommon characteristics, particularly his artistic streak, sensitivity to beauty, humour and independence of spirit. In so doing, he sets Williams's tin man on a two-century journey to become more human than most human beings. p As adapted by screenwriter Nicholas Kazan, the movie's scale is novelistic, though Columbus isn't the man to embrace with Spielbergian confidence its sweeping possibilities. Instead, the IHome Alone/I director shakes off his familiar tendencies to pander and matures, finally, as a captivating storyteller. But what really makes this film matter is its undercurrent of deep yearning, the passion of Andrew as a convert to the human race and his willingness to sacrifice all to give and take love. Williams rises to an atypical challenge here as a futuristic Everyman, relying, perhaps for the first time, on his considerable iconic value to make the point that becoming human means becoming more like Robin Williams. Nothing wrong with that. -- ITom Keogh, Amazon.com/I
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 Awesome film...simple September 21, 2008
This is a great film, funny and emotional...the lack of 1 star reviews should tell you something. I'm a grown man and can honestly tell you this film made me cry...just buy it...
Simply Amazing January 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bicentennial Man is a film which follows a unique and extraordinary robot over a period of approximately two hundred years in his attempt to "...be acknowledged," and become more human. It becomes obvious early after his activation by Richard Martin (Sam Neill) in the family home that `Andrew' is more that just another NDR robot. He develops an interest in classical music, builds a friendship with `little miss' and becomes a skilled craftsman... or craftsbot? The passage of time in Bicentennial Man is handled well and perfectly paced with a two hundred year journey compressed into a film just over two hours in duration. As time continues the cityscape becomes more futuristic and evolved (you may notice the change in Rupert Burns Enterprises which by the end of the film is a large state of the art facility.) You also witness several sets of characters age and in most cases die while Andrew (despite changes in external appearance) remains the same. Bicentennial man is simply a heart warming masterpiece that has been beautifully scripted and thought out. It questions what it is to be human and the morals of love, perfection and immortality. Robin Williams plays the part of Andrew, and is most likley the perfect actor for the part. The film is also quite comical in places. For example after the subject of sex is explained to Andrew, he states that "It all sounds so very... messy." Andrew also develops a fear of heights shown by his reaction when he is brought back to the manufactures and Richard Martin tells him how high they are. His phobia is understandable as early in the film he is ordered to (and obeys) to jump out a second story window. The ending of Bicentennial Man is tear jerking so I will not spoil it for you. But look out for Galatea (another NDR robot introduced in the film) who has been upgraded in time for the ending. The price of the DVD is ridiculously cheap considering the quality of the movie so I would strongly recommend this film to you. br /
 In search of Humanity October 4, 2007
I was surprised that this was billed as a comedy, instead of a drama. I would also think that most children watching this film will be bored and confused with the subject matter. Although it is a clean family movie, the topics covered (i.e. euthanasia, discrimination, immortality, etc.) are most definitely adult.br /br /I very much enjoyed the human story about a robot's search for meaning and humanity. This is a thought provoking and touching drama which contemplates very complex issues in a highly entertaining manner. It is not a real comedy nor is it for the very young. This is a good film and I recommend it. br /
wow! what a film February 8, 2006
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
this film is one of the best robin williams films there is.it is a great gripping film that will keep you glued to the screen.plus its on for a great length of time which makes it great for a night with with a pizza.the film is very different and very funny in its own way.i would buy it if i were you!!
Robin Williams acting is wooden? Hellloooooo...he is a robot March 28, 2005
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Personally, I thought this film was brill!pWhen I first saw it a few years back I admit that I didn't like it much, it seemed rather stupid to think that a robot could 'become' human, but on viewing it again years later, I can safely say that I missed the whole point of this film.pAndrew is a robot to begin with, but one with feelings and the ability to learn. He wants to learn, wants to talk, wants to create, and through some mistake when he was being created he can. His unique ability, mixed with his owners kindness and help allow him to grow up like a real human, by learning, having memories, caring about his family etc.pThis film shows Andrew's aim to become human, and follows his life from when he first became the 'machine' of the Martin family, to when he finally fell in love with their youngest daughters grand child, and becomes human to die beside her on tehir death beds.pIt is a sad movie, with a few tear jerking parts (especailly at the end) and it asks alot of questions which we don't often think about, like can robots have feelings, can they love, and can they become human? In the end, what does defy whether you are a human or not, is it being born with the right, or can you earn the title.pThis is a definate 5 for me. true, it is a very long film and the start can drag on a bit, but it is a beautiful tale that I beleive everyone should watch atleast once.
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