Director: Chris Columbus. Starring: Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill, Oliver Platt. Robin Williams plays a robot that learns how to be human in this adaptation of Isaac Asimov's classic sci-fi tale. The concept is sound but the combination of Williams and director Chris Columbus should give you an idea of the schmaltz-fest on offer here; Hollywood is never happy until a perfectly good apple is coated with the stickiest, sweetest toffee. Details: US / 130 mins / PG.
