Admin Hero1 Posted September 8, 2004 Admin Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 TOKYO — Will Smith loves three things with a passion — sushi, gadgetry and Japanese women. The 36-year-old star of "I, Robot" was in great form this week during his sixth visit to Japan, during which he stuffed himself with sushi and walked the red carpet at Roppongi Hills with the likes of the Kano sisters, Yumiko Shaku, Erika Haneda and Don Konishi. "This is a really complete film. It's got laughs, drama, a powerful and intellectual story at its center and the greatest special effects possible," he said of "I, Robot," a high-tech murder mystery based on the book of short stories by Isaac Asimov. The year is 2035 and robots are an integral part of everyday life. Detective Del Spooner (Smith) doesn't like them and starts getting bad vibes when one of the more sophisticated models is suspected of killing a human, which is supposed to be impossible according to their programming. Spooner is an old-fashioned cop who still listens to Stevie Wonder and prefers human interaction any day. "I'm the opposite," said Smith. "I love technology. I gotta have the latest, state-of-the-art gadgetry 100%. I really like the idea of robotic technology in our lives. That's what sets this movie apart from other movies where robots take over the world. This film looks at the limits of human logic, the parameters of what distinguishes a human from a robot. I'd love to have a robot, preferably a woman who I could go on long walks with, or a golf caddy." "I, Robot," which Smith also produced, is yet another in his list of special effects-laden films. "These films are really a long process," he said. "Some scenes are more than 90% CGI. Sometimes there is nothing there but me. The enjoyment for me comes when you see it all put together months later. I get to watch it like a fan." Smith, known for playing happy-go-lucky guys who save the day, said he had three rules for choosing projects. "It must be a movie that people want to see; I have to play a character who has problems; and I have to be naked in the first scene," he joked. Smith has been so busy with his film career of late that he has been neglecting his music which launched him on his showbiz career as a high school senior. Will we still be listening to his rap music in the year 2035 like his character does with Stevie Wonder in "I, Robot?" "Are you kidding? It's only 2004 and a lot of my music isn't around anymore," he said ruefully. What is around him, though, are lots of Japanese women. "I love Japanese women," he gushed. "Wait a minute, I can just see the headline on CNN tonight: eWill Smith goes crazy in Japan,' and my wife will see it. Let's just say I love how respectful Japanese women are of my marriage." September 8, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Julie Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 lol thanx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan 4ever Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 [quote=Hero1,Sep 8 2004, 12:34 AM]Smith has been so busy with his film career of late that he has been neglecting his music which launched him on his showbiz career as a high school senior. Will we still be listening to his rap music in the year 2035 like his character does with Stevie Wonder in "I, Robot?" "Are you kidding? It's only 2004 and a lot of my music isn't around anymore," he said ruefully.[/quote] I hope he will give us some music quick..cuss i'm dying 2 hear it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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