.:] Robot Stories the Review [:.

Normally I woulda just let this go. In fact, I'd missed the viewing on Sunday b/c I was stuck in the Burbs. But I went tonight. Primarily b/c "Greg Pak" posted in my comments. So I didn't let it go...

Robot Stories had two strikes against it as I entered Facets tonight. One, I tend to get hyper-critical of Asian American work, particularly film. Either I really really like it or I think its pretty insipid. Two, I'd read the review of the film in the Reader this week. That review pretty much ripped it up. But I figured, hey, I wasn't really up for dancing and I certainly didn't want to walk into a potential karaoke fest at home.

For one thing, I would want EVERYONE to see is the animation in the beginning credits. I've been concerned lately that my scientific and geek intellect isn't up to snuff. But I got it! I got the joke! (and several techie/geek references throughout *pat on back*)

Then the movie started and it was disappointing, at the beginning. The first story kinda lost me. The relationships weren't engaging. Period. Then after the robot baby was presented all I could think of was South Park's Stan's Canadian lil brother.

Second story.. Interesting.. Very nostalgic... To my childhood (having SERIOUS Battle of the Planets flashbacks) as well as my relationship with my mother. And I really dug the 70's snapshot filter used on the flashbacks. If there's one thing I'm taking away from that story, it is this: I'm cleaning up my room. *yawn* But tomorrow. But before I cross any streets.

Third: I really enjoyed this one. Much more to the characters and better cast. Reminded me of my last boyfriend for some reason. hmmmm... OK, I really want one of you screenwriters to see this scene and tell me if the improvement in the writing or what in this one. From this one: I want to make servo sounds ALL the time.

Fourth: I really really liked this one. All the connections were clear and drove the idea and the plot. Excellent cast 'cept for the son.. I wanted to kinda shoot him. Not dead, but enough to get him to shut up. This story is the one I want to see as an entire film. I really would like to see this concept and storyline really fleshed out.

Then again... I am thinking of how A.I. and Matrix saturated themselves in the dialogue of humanity and technology. I didn't care for them as much. I like Animatrix more, for instance. Easier little concept caplets for me to swallow perhaps? Or more efficient stories that get you think of the possibilities and not of the special effects....

I dunno. Someone watch this and let me know if I'm being hypercritical or what... and I want to talk more about it without worrying about teasers! Its Still playing in NYC and Chicago and opens LA next week. Oh, and stay til the end of the credits!!! ;)