A.I. Artificial Intelligence

A.I. Artificial Intelligence is a 2001 science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg. This is one of the saddest tales I've ever seen. I find it tragic. I am horrified by what happens to David throughout the film. There's also an awful lot in this movie that makes no sense, so The Younger Son was so frustrated by the not-making-sense thing that he couldn't get involved enough to feel sad.

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Slant Magazine gives it 3 out of 4 stars and closes with this:

There are moments here so emotional and powerful it's a shame the film's visual vernacular is so distancing at times—perhaps Spielberg's greatest (intentional perhaps?) nod to Kubrick—but in spite of its excess baggage, the film lingers in the mind, not unlike a blanket or toy from one's youth.

Salon.com declares it a "misunderstood masterpiece" and says, "As a profound meditation on the difference between what’s human and what isn’t, it also constitutes one of the best allegories about cinema that I know." Bright Lights makes a lengthy examination of the film's philosophical aspects. DVD Talk says, "it's certainly a film with terrific visual effects and great performances." Empire Online calls it "a very unusual masterpiece" and says, "Osment is staggering. In a mesmerisingly-controlled performance he creates a perfect balance between charm and otherworldliness, defying but imploring the watcher to empathise. This is a mighty old talent for one so young." Roger Ebert has it on his list of great movies. The critics at Rotten Tomatoes give it 73%.