If there was one film that did not choose to explore the destructive physical powers of a robot, it has to be bicentennial man. Robot films over decades have focused on one main aspect, ‘What happens when they go out of control?’ And, always the outcomes have been depicted as violent and horrific for man, with the robot going on the path of destruction. In Bicentennial Man too we have a robot which start showing more abilities and traits than it was supposed to possess. But, here, he is not violent or destructive; instead he is creative, compassionate and conscientious. The film is about his evolution from being just a machine to being a personality with emotional needs like love, freedom and knowing the purpose of his existence. The emotional growth of a robot peaks when he feels the desire to be accepted as a human being and is willing to give up his immortality if that is what it takes for the society to accept him as one among them. One of the most unique takes on robots and their unexpected developments!

A great concept which failed to materialize into a great movie!