A.I. Artificial Intelligence

David is 11 years old. He weighs 60 pounds. He is 4 feet, 6 inches tall. He has brown hair. His love is real. But he is not.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
Timing: 2:26 (146 min)
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$100 000 000
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$235 926 552
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Director
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Producer
Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Bonnie Curtis, Walter F. Parkes, Jan Harlan
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Artist
Rick Carter, Shawn Kelly, Andrew Menzies
Audition
Avy Kaufman
Editing
Michael Kahn, Peter M. Tobyansen, Lisa Joelle Curtis
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Short description

David, a robotic boy—the first of his kind programmed to love—is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee and his wife. Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David.

What's left behind the scenes

  • The film was conceived by Stanley Kubrick back in 1969. For thirty years, Kubrick nurtured this idea, but passed away at the beginning of the film's creation. However, his friend Steven Spielberg, in memory of the great director, brought his intentions to life.
  • When David awakens after 2000 years, there are visible stains from melted ice packs on his trousers. By the time he approaches the fairy, his trousers are already dry.
  • When Martin persuades David to cut a lock of hair, the top button of David's pajamas is alternately unbuttoned, buttoned, and then unbuttoned again.
  • The film is based on Brian Aldiss' short story 'Supertoys Last All Summer Long' (1969).
  • Rolling Stone magazine called Steven Spielberg's film "the authentic work of a true filmmaker."
  • The author of the story, Brian Aldiss, was initially involved in writing the screenplay, but then Kubrick turned to Arthur C. Clarke for help, though this creative collaboration also proved unsuccessful.
  • Rolling Stone magazine called Steven Spielberg's film "a genuine work by a true filmmaker."
  • The author of the story, Brian Aldiss, was first brought in to write the screenplay, and later Kubrick sought help from Arthur C. Clarke, but nothing came of this creative tandem either.
  • The film features a dialogue between David and Teddy: "— Are Dad and Mom real? — Don't ask stupid questions. No one knows what 'real' means." This is a direct quote from the story upon which the film is based.
  • The film was conceived by Stanley Kubrick back in 1969. Kubrick nurtured this idea for thirty years, but passed away before production began; however, his friend Steven Spielberg brought his intentions to life in memory of the great director.
  • At the beginning of the film, before injecting the robotic woman’s arm, Professor Hobby throws his glasses onto the table. After the injection, the glasses are flipped over.
  • Julianne Moore and Gwyneth Paltrow were considered for the role of Monica.
  • The film features a dialogue between David and Teddy: — Are Mom and Dad real? — Don't ask stupid questions. Nobody knows what 'real' is. This is a direct quote from the story on which the film is based.
  • The film is based on Brian Aldiss's short story "Supertoys Last All Summer Long" (1969).

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