Count Dooku wrote:I must say I thought that A.I. was a wonderful movie, but with a very sad theme. Here you have a robot child who's only wish is to be loved by his mother, but is instead rejected by her. Haley Joel Osment performance in the movie was outstanding, more so given his youth. A very very good movie.
Many thanks for the great response, Count Dooku . I think A.I. is Science Fiction in its truest form, because it forces the viewers to ask many questions, and 4 years since its theatrical release, it continues to inspire debate about its philosophical themes and imagery. Did David really become a real boy ? What happened to him right in the end. Was that really his mother ? What were those superior beings in the last act ? What message did A.I. convey about the state of man and humanity ? What was the significance of the 7 imprinting words and the 7 birthday candles ? These are questions that continue to be asked today, especially by those who have seen the film for the first time, on DVD, and are discovering the beauty of the film for themselves.
It's Science Fiction in a very different sense when compared to Star Wars, and even Star Trek, and although its fans do not dress up like the characters in A.I. ( I think the Gigolo Joe outfit would be an amazing one ! ) , they are no less passionate about the film.
Tonight is the TV premiere of A.I. on local television ( Mediacorp Channel at 6.45pm - the film was released theatrically on 29.6.2001 , so this TV premiere is a great way to celebrate the 4th Anniversary of A.I. ! ) and I would encourage anyone who wants to see a classic Science Fiction film to tune in. Watch it with an open mind , and although on the surface, it looks very slow moving, those with patience to sit through it and appreciate it on an intellectual level will find themselves amply rewarded.
