“Bicentennial Man” is a Comedy Sci-Fi Drama,
screenplay by Nicholas Kazan based on the short story by Isaac Asimov and
Directed by Chris Columbus.
The story follows the life and times of an
android call Andrew (Robin Williams), who
is purchased as a household robot by Richard Martin (Sam Neill) and programmed
to perform menial tasks.
However, within a few days the Martin family
realizes that they don't have an ordinary droid as Andrew begins to experience
emotions and creative thought.
The Isaac Asimov story spans two centuries, and Andrew learns
the intricacies of humanity.
It’s a wonderfully charming film with wit and
pathos, full of love and hope brilliantly acted by Robin Williams with a
measured performance by Sam Neill, but Embeth Davidtz as Portia is an absolute
delight, Oliver Platt is excellent as Rupert Burns the android expert and
Kiersten Warren as the effervescent Galatea
Even if you are averse to the Sci-Fi genre, I
recommend `Bicentennial Man', because even if it may not what you are looking
for, you will be pleasantly surprised.
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