Artificial Intelligence AI - How did you rate it? - Blu-ray Forum

pandys-box · 07-13-2009, 06:26 PM

In anticipation of a possible Blu-Ray release later in the year I was curious who liked it and who didn't - any why? Personally for me I think it's one of Spielbergs best films to date: It has doomed love (Pinnocchio style), sci-fi, androids, the most beautiful John Williams score I've ever heard and of course who could forget Teddy. When I first saw it on 18th Sept 2001 it was incredibly emotional with the scenes involving the WTC, collapsed buildings and statements of Manhattan - the end of the world where the lions weep, even when David jumps off the building towards the end and we see him falling down past the sides of the buildings it reminded me of 'the falling man' on 9/11. It's still sometimes painful to watch but it is such a beautifully crafted masterpiece and the last 30 mins of the film always gets me and I cry like a baby every time, of course made even more heartbreaking with Mr Williams unforgettable score. A Blu-Ray release will be a day-one purchase for me and I can't wait to experience it again but this time in DTS HD or TrueHD. I can only imagine a flooded bedroom on this day!

JimShaw · 07-13-2009, 06:47 PM

I will have to watch it again.

When It first came out as a DVD, I purchased it, watched about one quarter of the movie, got bored with it, turned it off.

I just looked to see if I still had the DVD in my 900+ DVD collection. Nope, it's gone.

Will I purchase it as a Blu? NO but I will rent it and try one more time.

.

mikejet · 07-13-2009, 06:49 PM

Tried too hard...wished it was Kubrick that directed it.

Rovic · 07-13-2009, 06:59 PM

I enjoyed it, own it on dvd, and thought it was a good film. I guess it depends on how we each interpret the film and meanings we find behind it is how much it is that we'll enjoy it. I would probably upgrade it to blu when it is released...

EDIT: I rate it 3.5 out of 5.

uziel5000 · 07-13-2009, 07:06 PM

3 out of 5 stars.

I enjoyed it but you can clearly see were Kubrick ends and Spielberg begins in this film. I think it ended up as exactly as I thought it would in terms of style. it looks like a Kubrick film directed by Steven Spielberg. I'm not sure if I'm making much sense there but that is my impression of the film.

Spielberg wasn't able to make the project his own, probably trying to maintain the vision of his recently departed friend and you can see in the film the parts that scream Spielberg while the overall pacing of the film is very Kubrick.

Having said that, I do like it. It still irks me to no end that people didn't understand the end. To this day I still have arguments about the "aliens" at the end.

THEY ARE NOT ALIENS!!!!

Deadset · 07-13-2009, 07:33 PM

3/5 - I thought the movie was ok when I first watched it. I recently saw it on HD cable and thought it was about the same, just OK. It's not a movie I can rewatch over and over again but it does have some interesting and entertaining points throughout the movie. I'd be tempted to add this to my collection, but just b/c I'm a scifi nut.

KubrickFan · 07-13-2009, 07:48 PM

This film is severly underrated, I think. Yes, it has bits of both directors in it, but that's what makes it great. Just imagine what it would have been like if they collaborated on it.
And I hope that people won't complain about the so called 'Spielberg' ending. It was Kubrick's finish all the way, and it definitely shows.

DarkDune · 07-13-2009, 07:52 PM

If you are a fan of Spielberg movies, you will like it for what they accomplished. Not for everyone in my opinion.

I am a fan

DRS · 07-13-2009, 08:26 PM

Spielbergs best film in my opinion

The Big Blue · 07-13-2009, 08:30 PM

Impressive film. Walked out of the theater feeling like I'd just been beaten with a baseball bat.

DarkDune · 07-13-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Big Blue

Impressive film. Walked out of the theater feeling like I'd just been beaten with a baseball bat.

If you were an android, it might have "felt" like a reboot

newtype · 07-13-2009, 08:50 PM

It's been to long since I have seen it, I remember enjoying it but will probably never watch it again.

PH3AR · 07-13-2009, 08:55 PM

Its been a long time since i seen it, but if i remember correctly it was a good movie, like 4/5 stars!

Rhylliam · 07-13-2009, 09:27 PM

I wasn't too huge on the film when I first saw it, but have grown to love it. Definate buy on blu, but it looks like the foreign release for July has been delayed/cancelled.

Oddiophile · 07-13-2009, 09:30 PM

Spielbergs worst, IMO.

I'll take Hook over AI any day of the week.

wnicholas76 · 07-13-2009, 09:35 PM

4.5 out of 5 stars

A.I. is quite possibly Spielberg's most challenging film since Schindler's List! And most of the credit goes to Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, and Frances O'Connor for their excellent performances, and to John Williams for his brilliant score! I'm also patiently waiting for the day one Blu-ray purchase of this!

Elandyll · 07-13-2009, 09:58 PM

I wanted to love it, but 2/5 in the end.

It is both and neither director, and in the end it crumbles (for me) under its own pretention.
It lacks inner balance, to me, if it makes any sense.

tommyboy81 · 07-13-2009, 11:43 PM

Haven't watched it in years. I give it an 8 out of 10 though. I loved it. Not to the point of giving it a 10 though

tommyboy81 · 07-13-2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddiophile

Spielbergs worst, IMO.

I'll take Hook over AI any day of the week.

Have to say War of the Worlds is.

Batman1980 · 07-13-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Haven't watched it in years. I give it an 8 out of 10 though. I loved it. Not to the point of giving it a 10 though

7.4/10, it's a lot better than most people make it out to be.

07-13-2009, 06:26 PM	#1
pandys-box Banned Member since:Apr 2008	Artificial Intelligence AI - How did you rate it? In anticipation of a possible Blu-Ray release later in the year I was curious who liked it and who didn't - any why? Personally for me I think it's one of Spielbergs best films to date: It has doomed love (Pinnocchio style), sci-fi, androids, the most beautiful John Williams score I've ever heard and of course who could forget Teddy. When I first saw it on 18th Sept 2001 it was incredibly emotional with the scenes involving the WTC, collapsed buildings and statements of Manhattan - the end of the world where the lions weep, even when David jumps off the building towards the end and we see him falling down past the sides of the buildings it reminded me of 'the falling man' on 9/11. It's still sometimes painful to watch but it is such a beautifully crafted masterpiece and the last 30 mins of the film always gets me and I cry like a baby every time, of course made even more heartbreaking with Mr Williams unforgettable score. A Blu-Ray release will be a day-one purchase for me and I can't wait to experience it again but this time in DTS HD or TrueHD. I can only imagine a flooded bedroom on this day!

07-13-2009, 06:47 PM	#2
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	I will have to watch it again. When It first came out as a DVD, I purchased it, watched about one quarter of the movie, got bored with it, turned it off. I just looked to see if I still had the DVD in my 900+ DVD collection. Nope, it's gone. Will I purchase it as a Blu? NO but I will rent it and try one more time. . Last edited by JimShaw; 07-13-2009 at 06:53 PM.

07-13-2009, 06:59 PM	#4
Rovic Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Orange County, CA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:252 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I enjoyed it, own it on dvd, and thought it was a good film. I guess it depends on how we each interpret the film and meanings we find behind it is how much it is that we'll enjoy it. I would probably upgrade it to blu when it is released... EDIT: I rate it 3.5 out of 5. Last edited by Rovic; 07-13-2009 at 07:17 PM.

07-13-2009, 07:52 PM	#8
DarkDune Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:164 Blu-ray collection:280 Blu-ray reviews: 7	Spielberg Fanboys and Fangirls Rejoice! If you are a fan of Spielberg movies, you will like it for what they accomplished. Not for everyone in my opinion. I am a fan

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07-13-2009, 06:49 PM	#3
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Tried too hard...wished it was Kubrick that directed it.

07-13-2009, 07:06 PM	#5
uziel5000 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Blu-ray collection:103	3 out of 5 stars. I enjoyed it but you can clearly see were Kubrick ends and Spielberg begins in this film. I think it ended up as exactly as I thought it would in terms of style. it looks like a Kubrick film directed by Steven Spielberg. I'm not sure if I'm making much sense there but that is my impression of the film. Spielberg wasn't able to make the project his own, probably trying to maintain the vision of his recently departed friend and you can see in the film the parts that scream Spielberg while the overall pacing of the film is very Kubrick. Having said that, I do like it. It still irks me to no end that people didn't understand the end. To this day I still have arguments about the "aliens" at the end. THEY ARE NOT ALIENS!!!!

07-13-2009, 07:33 PM	#6
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	3/5 - I thought the movie was ok when I first watched it. I recently saw it on HD cable and thought it was about the same, just OK. It's not a movie I can rewatch over and over again but it does have some interesting and entertaining points throughout the movie. I'd be tempted to add this to my collection, but just b/c I'm a scifi nut.

07-13-2009, 07:48 PM	#7
KubrickFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:319	This film is severly underrated, I think. Yes, it has bits of both directors in it, but that's what makes it great. Just imagine what it would have been like if they collaborated on it. And I hope that people won't complain about the so called 'Spielberg' ending. It was Kubrick's finish all the way, and it definitely shows.

07-13-2009, 08:26 PM	#9
DRS Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:56	Spielbergs best film in my opinion

07-13-2009, 08:30 PM	#10
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	Impressive film. Walked out of the theater feeling like I'd just been beaten with a baseball bat.

07-13-2009, 08:50 PM	#12
newtype Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:130 Trading Score:6	It's been to long since I have seen it, I remember enjoying it but will probably never watch it again.

07-13-2009, 08:55 PM	#13
PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:2	Its been a long time since i seen it, but if i remember correctly it was a good movie, like 4/5 stars!

07-13-2009, 09:27 PM	#14
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1486 Blu-ray collection:8988 DVD collection:9436 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	I wasn't too huge on the film when I first saw it, but have grown to love it. Definate buy on blu, but it looks like the foreign release for July has been delayed/cancelled.

07-13-2009, 09:30 PM	#15
Oddiophile Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Phoenix, AZ 4K collection:1034 Blu-ray collection:1435 Trading Score:6	Spielbergs worst, IMO. I'll take Hook over AI any day of the week.

07-13-2009, 09:35 PM	#16
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	4.5 out of 5 stars A.I. is quite possibly Spielberg's most challenging film since Schindler's List! And most of the credit goes to Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, and Frances O'Connor for their excellent performances, and to John Williams for his brilliant score! I'm also patiently waiting for the day one Blu-ray purchase of this!

07-13-2009, 09:58 PM	#17
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	I wanted to love it, but 2/5 in the end. It is both and neither director, and in the end it crumbles (for me) under its own pretention. It lacks inner balance, to me, if it makes any sense.

07-13-2009, 11:43 PM	#18
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	Haven't watched it in years. I give it an 8 out of 10 though. I loved it. Not to the point of giving it a 10 though

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