Alex Proyas, the director of The Crow and I, Robot has called out Elon Musk on X. He pointed out to the famous inventor that his latest creation reminded him a lot of the design of certain elements of I, Robot. And he's not the only one because some fans share his opinion.
I, Robot: a little classic of modern science fiction
Released in 2004, I, Robot is a film that has gained popularity over time. Led by Will Smith, I, Robotis a muscular science fiction film, an exciting action film, which takes place in 2035. At this time, robots have become omnipresent in our society, and are the perfect assistants for elderly people or large families, or for all human beings in general. Will Smith plays detective Del Spooner, who investigates the murder of Dr. Alfred Lanning, a robotics researcher. The main suspect seems to be an android named Sonny.But Spooner will obviously discover a much bigger plot…
At the time of its release, I, Robot had grossed more than $353 million at the box office, for a budget of $120 million. Nominated once for the Oscars in the Best Visual Effects category, the film has become a cult classic over the last decade.
Alex Proyas tackles Elon Musk
Recently, Elon Musk, the big boss of X and Tesla,has just presented new products. Indeed, on October 10, Elon Musk revealed to the world the new features of his brand: three new projects that should improve our future. Elon Musk wants to market an autonomous taxi called Robotaxi, an autonomous bus called Robovan and humanoid robots called Optimus. But the design of these new creations is very reminiscent of the aesthetics of I, Robot. And Alex Proyas, the director, did not hold back from highlighting it on social networks.
Named We, Robot, Elon Musk's event takes its name from the collection of short stories The RobotsIsaac Asimov. A great American author of science fiction and anticipation, who already inspired Alex Proyas with I, Robot. A common reference that can therefore explain the similarities between Tesla productsand the Alex Proyas film. But of course, these similarities have made Internet users react. Some point out a glaring lack of originality in the design of Elon Musk's new pieces. But the funniest reaction is undoubtedly that of Alex Proyas himself. The 61-year-old director gently mocked Elon Musk by posting a series of images contrasting the design of Tesla's new creations with the special effects of I, Robot. All accompanied by a little mischievous comment: “Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?”
Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please? #ElonMusk #Elon_Musk pic.twitter.com/WPgxHevr6E
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But as mentioned above, Alex Proyas was not the only one shocked by the resemblance between Elon Musk's creations and the design of his film released in 2004. The proof is in these few reactions:
Say it ain’t so !!
did #ElonMusk actually design anything original? This is all I Robot #ElonMusk #teslarobot #Optimus #ai #elon #tesla pic.twitter.com/NcuKgXVnLmOctober 14, 2024
Tell me this isn't true!! Has Elon Musk ever designed anything truly original? Because this is definitely I, Robot.
Is it me or does robobus look a lot like USR buss holding robots from I, ROBOT?@Tesla pic.twitter.com/BMmIH2rLrk
October 11, 2024
Is it me or does the Robovan look a lot like the USR buss holding robots from I, Robot?
The similarities to “i, Robot” are uncanny. pic.twitter.com/brOAccOg0s
October 11, 2024
The similarities with I, Robot are uncanny
Elon Musk introduces the Optimus robot.. it can talk, dance, pour you a drink and do whatever you want them to.
We've all seen Avengers: Age of Ultron, A Space Odyssey, The Terminator, The Matrix, iRobot, Ex Machina, Transcendence, Westworld etc and we're still doing this? pic.twitter.com/iDqL2u9a3I
October 11, 2024
Elon Musk presents the Optimus robot… he can talk, dance, pour you a drink and do everything you want. We've all seen Avengers: Age of Ultron, A Space Odyssey, Terminator, Matrix, iRobot, Ex Machina, Transcendence, Westworld etc but we're still doing this…
Imagine showing the iRobot to older generations. What would their reaction be? pic.twitter.com/f4Bb6BgTlj
October 11, 2024
Imagine when we show I, Robot to the next generations. What would their reactions be?
I, Robot: 2035
We, Robot: 2024 pic.twitter.com/LzlYJrVieWOctober 11, 2024
>iRobot vs Optimus Robot pic .twitter.com/AkvmCNYbHh
October 11, 2024
Do you remember the movie irobot by will smith.
Well, that movie is about to become our reality as Elon Musk unveils Optimus robots a humanoid friend, it can talk, dance, pour you a drink and do whatever you want them to. With robovan the car that brought them to the unveiling. pic.twitter.com/yLjUmV2Nmi
October 11, 2024
Remember the movie I, Robot with Will Smith?
Well, that movie is about to become our reality as Elon Musk unveils Optimus robots a humanoid friend, it can talk, dance, pour you a drink and do whatever you want them to. As well as Robovan, the car that transports them.
The director of the film #IRobot is mocking Elon Musk for ripping off the film's designs for Tesla's new robot, dubbing Optimus, Robotaxi and Robovan #THRNews pic.twitter.com/xacmLanxjI
October 14, 2024
The director of the film I, Robot is mocking Elon Musk for copying the film's designs for Tesla's new robots, dubbed Optimus, Robotaxi and Robovan.