Bicentennial Man

Bicentennial Man

Bicentennial Man is a film adapted from two stories by Isaac Asimov. It depicts the span of 200 years in a life of a robot yearning to find particularly identity, love and friendship as well as integrate into the society. A robot like Andrew who was created to serve learnt that he is more than a tool. Skills override: robotic construction, circuit glitches, savvy Portland programmers, or cheeky pinnace, offers an apparent divergence, ‘his call it character’.

In due course “upgrades” and new programs give him a more sophisticated jaw construction so he can express emotions, followed by human skin, followed by even a CNS. But he still is a robot. Hence he embarks on a quest to be accepted as a human being. In order to achieve this goal, he is ready for the greatest sacrifice of all-giving up his life.

Positive Elements: Andrew’s life and the attempt to assimilate into humanity forms a picture of the enigma of life. Individuality, family, friends and love are the values that frame this motion picture. Following Andrew’s propensity to burn the marriage ceremonies photographs, Sir tells him it is not appropriate to disrespect someone else’s property.

That guideline sets the stage for Andrew getting to ‘his family’ more intimately. For instance, Andrew shatters Little Miss’s cherished toy horse. He makes a figurine for Little Miss. While carving Andrew starts to feel love for the first time in his ‘neural net’ and creates a bond without leave.

It’s obvious that Andrew is functional, while all his loved ones are dying or ageing. He has a desire of discovering the method to sustain humanity forever, but a long interaction with Portia proves that this is an unrealistic objective. She remarks that even if she has feelings for him, she would not wish to be immortal, time or Hendrick’s wish. Humans she believes are built in a way within their bodies and minds, that they live for only a certain period of time quite a few years ahead before they remotely think of potentially passing off.

Andrew shows kindness to all people with whom he comes into contact. It is his responsibility to lift the spirits and assist everyone within his reach. He has been trained to be truthful regardless of the circumstances. He has been trained to make sure that no harm comes to those who are under his care. He passes with him these and many other great attributes after his ‘liberation’ and metamorphosis into a ‘man’.

It is impossible to treat this narrative without addressing the concept of the never-ending souls. Andrew wishes to be human, and human beings possess a soul, which is created by God. It is hinted through dialogue in the third act of the film that somehow Andrey grew a soul. Even without quite saying so, this plot device may cause certain children to think that a soul is not so much a gift from God as something that develops over time.

At the beginning of the movie, Sir attempts to school Andrew on the notion of ‘The facts of life’. Andrew retorts, “Isn’t it rather messy?” Later, Andrew and Rupert talk about sexuality when Rupert creates a skin upgrade for the robots which has dimensions of an anatomically correct person. Although there is a threat of divulging into vulgar dialogues, their discussion contains an essence of an unexplainable thrill of a powerful feeling referred to as ‘ecstasy’ in relation to engaging in sex.

It is clear why Andrew imagines sex to have the most pleasurable feeling, as it makes sense only when done with someone who can be loved endlessly. He feels that having sex is like being in heaven and then returning back to earth. After being fully upgraded, he and Portia had relations (since they can’t marry, as Andrew is not human, but Andrew didn’t suffice) and were together until the end of their days.

Crude or Profane Language: There are only a few of them except for a totally unseemly portion where Rupert teaches Andrew about swearing, which has him utter the s-word seven times in a row.

Drug and Alcohol Content: On one occasion, sir and his wife drink wine. Rupert has a beer.

Andrew’s such appeal for “human rights” reminds one of racially charged battles that have existed since the beginning of times. When he appeals to be considered a human animal, he is reminiscent of Martin Luther King and others who have strived so hard to integrate with humanity.

It’s a good cause and a just one and this film presents a worthy defense of it. At the same time, Andrew’s quest for love is universal most fitting a celebration of the moviegoers in the splendor of love, the very basic needs that God bestowed upon us as human beings.

Evidence of a film’s length (exceeding two hours) along with the film’s moderate pace is bound to be a challenge for the toddlers while unrelenting use of profanities should be a source of concern for the parents. Probably the best way to enjoy this movie would be to wait for its release on video and using the fast-forward button on the remote control would appear to be the most appropriate method of prolonging the life of the film Bicentennial Man.

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