adonis98-743-186503 An android endeavors to become human as he gradually acquires emotions. Bicentennial Man is directed by Chris Columbus (Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York) and stars Robin Williams (Jumanji, Good Will Hunting) and Sam Neil (Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, Escape Plan) and it's one of the saddest and coolest robot movies of all time that really deserves more recognation. The ending of the movie was so freaking sad and tear jerking in the likes of Terminator 2 and Iron Giant but also showcases the meaning of a machine looking on becoming an actual person and packed with Williams outstanding perfomance it's a triumph to be honest. (10/10)

mariahramos-09927 This beautiful movie always makes me cry at the end Love it one of my favorite movies I could see it so many times and not get tired of watching May this beautiful soul rest in Paradise xoxo

grmorin-240-159508 It has to first be acknowledged that making a film from an epic spanning 200 years is quite difficult. Chris Columbus hits a home with Bicentennial Man, with a precise mixture of pacing, technical sophistication, and trueness to the original story. This is definitely one of Robin Williams' quieter performances, and though we don't see him for much of the first half of the film, his brilliance as a dramatic actor still shines through.I think what is missed by many is the way this film explores the idea of the soul, that we are something more than these crude vessels in which we temporarily reside. This story is about someone who was misplaced in a slightly different vehicle, who spent the majority of his lifetime trying to prove it. For those that knew him closely in the story, his sentience was without question, but like many who are treated as second- class citizens, he longed for a greater acceptance, a true equality.

Python Hyena Bicentennial Man (1999): Dir: Chris Columbus / Cast: Robin Williams, Sam Neill, Oliver Platt, Embeth Davidtz, Wendy Crewson: Filled with images of hopelessness that one could easily experience in rush hour traffic. It is about a robot who wishes to become human. It is 2005 and the robot becomes the newest household appliance. Sam Neill has a robot delivered to his home and he discovers that it has many human aspects. Depression sets in when the robot lives on while everyone else dies. The film never has fun with his journey. Director Chris Columbus approaches the material from different angles. He previously made Mrs. Doubtfire and Stepmom, also about supplementary role models. What is truly disappointing is that the film fails to have fun with its charming premise. Robin Williams is basically playing a robot version of himself. His whole journey is basically a bunch of subplots of little interest. Sam Neill is wasted in what amounts to a growing-old-and-die role. Platt's character is a buffoon who should go back to playing with lego.then there is a useless appearance by Embeth Davidtz that amounts to absolutely nothing. It raises questions about life and relationships but hardly uplifting when presenting these themes. Visual elements are great and are the film's best element but how can a robot find life if the story he is in is totally dead? Score: 5 / 10