On the metallic planet of Cybertron a race of intelligent robots exist. The planet was at peace for a time until an army was formed called the Decepticons. Lead by a powerful robot named Megatron, they … more
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glenys4chambers posted a Quick Tip about Robopocalypse.
June 09, 2012
This was an entertaining read. It had some interesting perspectives, particularly on the evolution of the bots, the collaboration between them, and the emergence of renegade bots. The complete coldness … more
Even though they aren't common, fictional oral histories are nothing new in literature, but since the publication of Max Brooks's WORLD WAR Z (a fictional oral history about the World War against … more
There are times when the true, awe-inspiring stupidity and insipidness of mass media works never really strikes you until the thought hits: THIS. WAS. WRITTEN. By people who presumably have normally functioning … more
After defeating Megatron and most of his elite Decepticons, the Autobots decide to remain on Earth and assist the military in locating and destroying the last of the Decepticon forces. During … more
In the far depths of space exists a planet called Cybertron, and on this world are two warring factions; the heroic Autobots who are lead by Optimus Prime, and the evil Decepticons who are lead … more
Ya know I love mecha, giant robots, transforming robos, exo-suits; it’s all such fascinating science fiction to serve as the catalyst for a grand adventure. However I’ve … more
People keep saying that old science fiction is dated. Of course it is dated. But how it is dated may be another reason for reading it. The present is the result of decisions … more
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Crotchetyoldfan reviewed I, Robot.
February 19, 2011
Isaac Asimov's I, Robot is a collection of short stories that explores Dr. A's development of the three laws of robotics (now the 4 laws). Each of the … more
A thoroughly disappointing sequel to one of 2007's biggest summer movies. While still drawing the big bucks like its predecessor, it fails to really deliver anything new and special. … more
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SheilaDeeth posted a Quick Tip about I, Robot.
October 19, 2010
This is a very disappointing sequel, but the robot fights were better than in the first movie. I think this small cartoon says it all and I'd like to share it via a quick tip: … more
What was your first impression? This is a well nuanced story with the two fisted rough and tumble one expects from 1950s SF but there are a couple more thought provoking underlayers which don't become … more
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TheJohn posted a Quick Tip about Transformers.
July 24, 2010
Takes WAY TOO LONG to give us what we want and teases us in the mean time but the finale makes up for the monotony, lame comedic characters and other annoyances.
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Momtrying2makeit posted a Quick Tip about Transformers.
July 18, 2010
This is NOT the movie, in any way! This collection of "robot stories" explores ways in which humans and self-thinking robots might interact, in the most unexpected ways. How can you tell if a robot is … more
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themagicfish posted a Quick Tip about I, Robot.
July 03, 2010
Intense, smart but not too smart and intriguing this big screen adaptation of the popular transformers franchise works better than it should, plays out better than you could ever expect. However, in the … more
Stupid, overlong, pointless and under plotted Michael Bay's "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is a movie that destroy the fond memories that date back to the 1980's animated series and leaves the … more
A thousand years ago, mankind began the process of leaving mother Earth and colonizing the galaxy. Fifty planets have been now been colonized by thinly spread populations of hardy pioneering spirits - … more
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nosam1 posted a Quick Tip about I, Robot.
June 23, 2010