A.I. Artificial Intelligence is a 2001 science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is a modern adaptation of a short story by Brian Aldiss called "Supertoys Last All Summer Long."
Here's a brief overview of the plot:
Set in a future where climate change and environmental degradation have caused massive problems for humanity, the film explores the theme of artificial intelligence, human-robot relationships, and the search for love and identity.
The story revolves around a highly advanced and lifelike robotic boy named David (played by Haley Joel Osment) who is designed to experience love. David is adopted by a couple whose own son is in a coma, and they treat him as a real child. David forms a deep emotional attachment to his "mother," Monica (played by Frances O'Connor), and desires to become a "real" boy to win her love.
As the story unfolds, David embarks on a journey to find the "Blue Fairy," a mythical figure from a bedtime story, in the hope that she can turn him into a real boy and make his mother love him. His journey takes him through various futuristic landscapes, including a destroyed New York City submerged underwater.
The film raises complex questions about the nature of consciousness, love, and the ethical and moral implications of creating sentient beings. It also delves into themes of artificial intelligence, robotics, and the search for identity and purpose in a technologically advanced but often dystopian world.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence is a visually stunning and thought-provoking film that combines elements of science fiction, drama, and fairy tale storytelling. It is known for its exploration of the human condition through the eyes of a highly advanced robot and the challenges and dilemmas that arise from the creation of such beings.
Trailer
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Cast
- Haley Joel Osment as David. Osment was Spielberg's first and only choice for the role. To portray the character, Osment avoided blinking his eyes and "programmed" himself with good posture.
- Frances O'Connor as Monica Swinton
- Sam Robards as Henry Swinton
- Jude Law as Gigolo Joe. To prepare for the role, Law studied the acting of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, whose movements Joe emulates.
- Jake Thomas as Martin Swinton
- William Hurt as Professor Allen Hobby
- Brendan Gleeson as Flesh Fair impresario Lord Johnson-Johnson
- Jack Angel as Teddy (voice)
- Ken Leung, Matt Winston, Eugene Osment and Clark Gregg as Cybertronics Corp employees
- April Grace as Female Colleague
- Enrico Colantoni as The Murderer
- Paula Malcomson as Patricia in Mirrored Room
- Ashley Scott as Gigolo Jane
- Kathryn Morris as Teenage Honey
- Adrian Grenier as Teen in Van
- Robin Williams as Dr. Know (voice)
- Ben Kingsley as Specialist (voice)
- Meryl Streep as the Blue Fairy (voice)
- Chris Rock as Comedian Robot (voice)
- Erik Bauersfeld as Gardener (voice)
- Ministry as Flesh Fair band
- Daveigh Chase as Singing Girl (deleted scene)
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writer: Steven Spielberg
Box Office Gross: $235,926,552
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Release Date: June 29, 2001