Analysis Of Alex Proyas Film I, Robot
Dystopian films, as an artistic medium, often convey significant themes, which can serve as a gateway for exploring impending issues and fears that society possesses. Alex Proyas’ film i,Robot is used as an embodiment for this, as it depicts the tale of Del Spooner, who is trapped in a throw-away society, where humans are at a grave danger of being overrun by technological advancements. Throughout the film, Spooner befriends a scientist and a unique robot, who together, work to save society from the consequences of their wasteful habits. The film explores many messages that resonate with the contemporary context and viewers: the potential of over reliance on technology to render humans obsolete through mise en scene, actions and proximity;
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The science-fiction film, i, Robot, as a work of filmic artistry, seeks to question the potential loss of humans ingenuity, motivation and imagination due to the integration of technology. This contemporary issue is represented hyperbolically in the dystopian film with the use of dialogue, actions and written code. The encroaching role of technology in society is made evident when Del Spooner is strolling through the streets of Chicago, which is packed with people and robots, that can be seen executing primitive and menial tasks such as dog walking, garbage collection, bag carrying and mail delivery. The actions of the robots in these opening shots contributes to the mise en scene, which showcases a world where man and machine live in close proximity. The actions of the robots clarify how lost society is in the void of slothfulness, as they depend on robots to undertake work for them, which will potentially cause them to become obsolete; skills that were once considered vital and unique are on the verge of being completely lost. The proximity of the robots to the humans, displays to the viewers how comfortable they are with these technological advancements and how ignorant they are to the potential ramifications. Within the mise en scene, a solitary billboard can be seen towering above the life down below. An advert for the new advancement of robots is being displayed with the use of written and audio code that advises viewers to upgrade to the NS5 that is “tomorrows robot today”. This demonstrates the mass impact robots have on the people of Chicago’s day-to-day lives, as they are seemingly unable to avoid them. Additionally, the USR billboard is the only one in the shot, which is symbolic of how humans life revolves around technology. Thus, Proyas’ portrayal of this issue assists viewers to be aware of
The science-fiction film, i, Robot, as a work of filmic artistry, seeks to question the potential loss of humans ingenuity, motivation and imagination due to the integration of technology. This contemporary issue is represented hyperbolically in the dystopian film with the use of dialogue, actions and written code. The encroaching role of technology in society is made evident when Del Spooner is strolling through the streets of Chicago, which is packed with people and robots, that can be seen executing primitive and menial tasks such as dog walking, garbage collection, bag carrying and mail delivery. The actions of the robots in these opening shots contributes to the mise en scene, which showcases a world where man and machine live in close proximity. The actions of the robots clarify how lost society is in the void of slothfulness, as they depend on robots to undertake work for them, which will potentially cause them to become obsolete; skills that were once considered vital and unique are on the verge of being completely lost. The proximity of the robots to the humans, displays to the viewers how comfortable they are with these technological advancements and how ignorant they are to the potential ramifications. Within the mise en scene, a solitary billboard can be seen towering above the life down below. An advert for the new advancement of robots is being displayed with the use of written and audio code that advises viewers to upgrade to the NS5 that is “tomorrows robot today”. This demonstrates the mass impact robots have on the people of Chicago’s day-to-day lives, as they are seemingly unable to avoid them. Additionally, the USR billboard is the only one in the shot, which is symbolic of how humans life revolves around technology. Thus, Proyas’ portrayal of this issue assists viewers to be aware of