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Robots – how’re they portrayed in films? As an evil force that could wipe out the human race? Or a gentle being that is developing feelings and could potentially progress to wipe out the human race? Here’s 5 best robots in the movies.
Aliens (1986) – Bishop
Following the first Alien movie, we’re pretty suspecting about androids. Ellen Ripley has particular misgivings about Bishop, the android in the second instalment, Aliens. But Bishop ends up being quite exceptionally cool, and teaches us that everything is not as it might seem.
Bicentennial Man (1999) – Andrew
This was one of my favourite movies growing up, and Robin Williams is probably the reason for that. Again we get a glimpse into the heart of artificial intelligence, which is not technically a heart in the biological term, but it prompts thoughts on what makes us human.
Wall-E (2008)
If you don’t find Wall-E cute, you need psychotherapy! This Pixar creation is, in my opinion, one of the greatest. Through Wall-E, we learn that pieces of metal can have feelings just like we do… which is essentially be a threat to the human race but nevertheless, Wall-E is adorable af.
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) – The Terminator
Similar to the robot fear we developed through the original Alien movie, Terminator teaches us to do nothing but run like hell from anything with artificial intelligence. That’s a theme turned on its head with Terminator 2, when we see Arnie’s soft spot as an enjoyably kick-ass, over-protective robot.
Interstellar (2014) – TARS
TARS has had a large degree of sarcasm and wit programmed into him, making him one of the most enjoyable robots in the movies. Plus he offers himself up to go into a black hole. Even if you’re an android, that’s seriously brave. Also, shout out to CASE, equally cool.
Whether robots will take over the world or not, I don’t care. I definitely love robots in the movies. Which is your favourite?
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I would probably have to go with Robbie, from ‘Forbidden Planet’. One of the earlier incarnations, and still interesting to watch.
Failing that, if replicants count, then the very sexy Daryl Hannah as Pris, in ‘Blade Runner’.
Come to think of it, she wins. I want her to straddle my neck. (Sorry…)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh my, I forgot about Darryl Hannah in Blade Runner!! No need to be sorry – that’s completely justified! Fab contributions.
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I’ve got a soft spot for The Iron Giant. #Superman
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I’m feeling that.
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I love it at the end of T2: Judgement Day when Arnie’s battered robot utters the classic line: “I need a vacation!” Just a perfect punchline to cap an exhilarating action film.
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Oh yeah! He’s such a cool robot!!
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Bishop is an excellent choice. I would also say Ash from Alien.
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But Vinnie – Ash is evil!
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Point taken, still makes for a great character. Though I prefer Bishop more.
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Phew. Haha, you’re right though. Ash is a cool character. It’s really creepy when he starts malfunctioning. The baddie robots in the Terminator movies are pretty cool too.
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The malfunction of Ash is very strange and creepy. Still makes me feel uneasy.
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Yessss Bishop! Also, the robot from 2001.
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Agreed!!
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Marvin th Paranoid Android (from Hitchhikers Guide To th Galaxy)
R2 D2 seems like an obvious choice – also liked th Death Star Droid and th Power Droid.
But actually, my particular fave has always been V.I.N.CENT (from Disney’s Black Hole) just cos he was my very 1st robot in th movies!
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Very cool suggestions! I’m in agreement with them all. R2 D2 was going to be on the list, but I thought him and C-3PO are the first robots that would come to everyone’s minds.
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I’m definitely prone to Marvin like the previous commenter. Although – I liked the version in the TV show better : )
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I would pick Ava from Ex Machina or Motoko from Ghost in the Shell. like I also reall liked Joan Cusack in Toys I have never seen Bicentennial Man but should give that a shot. great list
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I’m liking those suggestions, Vern.
Gotta say I haven’t seen Ghost in the Shell but just had a look – looks like they’re remaking it?
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Would have put in Ava from Ex Machina, Robbie from Forbidden Planet and R2D2 from Star Wars, myself. I’m still planning on watching Interstellar, and TARS looks pretty neat, but I’m really put off by the long run time. You think it’s worth the three hours?
Reuben
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I have watch those.
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Good to know, buddy!
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Strong list! Hollywood sure does love its robots, and I like how they gave TARS a completely unique design. I also have to mention the Star Wars droids (of course), Johnny Five in Short Circuit, GERTY in Moon, and David in A.I. Artificial Intelligence. There’s also a really good anime film called Time of Eve that focuses on the whole “robots developing humanity” thing.
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Thank you! TARS is one cool robot. I was going to give GERTY a spot because he’s one of my favourites … Haven’t seen Time of Eve – I’ll have to give it a go!
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Other great options are more in the grey area of good and evil: Ava from “Ex Machina”, Beatty from “Blade Runner”, David from “A.I.”, and Robocop.
Love the list!
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