BICENTENNIAL MAN (Theatrical Release USA 1999)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

Bicentennial Man—thought-provoking, exceptionally creative, fresh—entertains deeply. The movie asks an important question about what makes a human, human. Who and what deserves ‘rights’? The movie concludes with an answer which provides good after-viewing discussion. Terrific Robin Williams film who acts with Sam Neil, Wendy Crewson, Embeth Davidts, Oliver Platt, and Kirsten Warren. There are some unnecessary sexual scenes, but, for the most part, the film earns its watch. 

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Storyline 

A home robot purchaser finds his robot is an anomaly and works with it to promote better human interaction. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Chris Columbus for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Wolfgang Petersen, Gail Katz, Laurence Mark, Neal Miller, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, and Michael Barnathan for making the film possible. Cast includes: Robin Williams, Sam Neill, Embeth Davidtz, Wendy Crewson, and Oliver Platt. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie provokes thought about the differences between humans, machines, freedom to act, and rights of life. The film is completely entertaining and more than earns its watch. 

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Ben Meyers