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Dec 17, 1999 · Bicentennial Man: Directed by Chris Columbus. With Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill, Oliver Platt. An android endeavors to become human as he gradually acquires emotions.
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- Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
- Chris Columbus
- 1999-12-17
Bicentennial Man is a 1999 American science fiction comedy-drama film starring Robin Williams, Sam Neill, Embeth Davidtz (in a dual role), Wendy Crewson and Oliver Platt.Based on the 1992 novel The Positronic Man by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg (which is based on Asimov's original 1976 novelette "The Bicentennial Man"), the plot explores issues of humanity, slavery, prejudice, maturity ...
Andrew Martin : In a sense I have. I am growing old, my body is deteriorating, and like all of you, will eventually cease to function. As a robot, I could have lived forever. But I tell you all today, I would rather die a man, than live for all eternity a machine.
Andrew Martin is the main protagonist of the 1976 book The Bicentennial Man and its 1999 film adaptation. He is a robot who desires to be human. He was played by the late Robin Williams, who also portrayed Popeye in the film adaptation of the same name, Peter Banning/Peter Pan in Hook, Alan Parrish in Jumanji, the Genie in Aladdin, Ramón and Lovelace in the Happy Feet duology, Philip Brainard ...
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May 30, 2019 · In one particularly tender moment, Andrew breaks Little Miss’ horse figurine and feels terrible, so he makes her another by carving one out of wood. When Sir inquires to the manufacturer, the company sees this as a flaw in Andrew’s programming and offers to dispose of Andrew and issue a new robot to the family.
After many years, Andrew has amassed enough money to need a legal adviser and bank account. Andrew eventually asks for his freedom, much to Richard's dismay. Deeply hurt, Mr. Martin grants his request, but banishes Andrew from the house so that he can be 'completely' free. In 2048, Andrew sees Richard Martin one last time, on his deathbed.
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Jan 28, 2024 · The timeless story of a non-human life striving to be more is the subject of 1999’s Bicentennial Man. Robin Williams gives one of his best performances as the android Andrew who is searching for ...
