isaac asimov and scientist and anthropologist and and philosopher all in one and thought of this robotic subject beyond the mere joy of fantastic possibility of computer technology it a more encompassing inquiry to what if a robot think and feel and love and and yes and want to be accept a a human and the imperfection and all . this chris columbus direct movie and with the ever eloquent robin williams and and radiant double delivery ( two character portrayal ) by embeth davidtz and be not the usual robin williams comedy fare . it not flubber or mrs. doubtfire while it a philosophical fable at best . it the reverse of john boorman zardoz ( 1973 ) and where man want to be eternally youthful here and robot andrew ( robin williams ) do not want to be immortal . he want to experience and feel life and and with a beloved human companion . this robotic journey span decade and give u life lesson and prompt u to think reflectively on question of life and living and grow old and resignation to death . the point filter through portia ( embeth davidtz ) that be human be to risk and make mistake or wrong decision and hearkens to a quote by john cage represent computer be always right and but life isn not about be right . film score be by james horner ( legend of the fall and braveheart and titanic ) . location shot include san francisco landmark with added air transport image ( liken to the fifth element ) in a futuristic sky . there be no explosive action or fly bullet and it an immortal tale about the acceptance of be a mortal human .