This review summarizes the 2010 sci-fi romantic film "I'm Here". It follows the story of Sheldon, a robot with a computer for a head, who falls in love with Francesca, a more human-looking robot. While waiting for the bus, Sheldon first sees Francesca driving illegally. They begin spending time together and fall for each other. At a concert, Francesca's arm is torn off in a crowd; Sheldon proves his love by giving her his arm. The reviewer praises director Spike Jonze for the unique story, saying it will hook viewers with the heartwarming story of robot love.
1. I’m Here
Hannah Atkinson
The Guardian, Monday 3rd October 2011
I’m Here is a sweet Sci-
Fi romantic film that
appeals to anyone who
likes a quirky story
line.
It’s set in the future
when robots live
among humans.
Sheldon is a robot who
has a computer for a
head and Francesca is
a normal looking,
modern robot. Sheldon
was waiting for the bus home when he first set eyes on Francesca
I’m Here
as she was driving a car which is illegal for the robots to do. She
Production Year: 2010
Country: USA kindly offers him a lift as the rest of her friends laugh at him. But
Runtime: 30 mins not long after their first meeting they fall head over heels for each
Director: Spike Jonze other.
Cast: Andrew Garfield
Sienna Guillory As the story progresses their robot love progresses. They attend a
concert together and as Francesca gets carried away in the crowd
of humans her arm get torn off and is crumpled. The heart warming thing about this narrative is
how Sheldon will do anything for Francesca – he proves this by giving her his arm. As the viewer
we think that’s all he would give to her but he ends up giving everything to her.
Spike Jonze has done a brilliant job with this film, nothing like it has ever been made before and
the narrative will get anyone hooked! It’s so sweet. Robots have feelings too!