When their son Martin appears incapacitated, Henry gets a replacement for his wife Monica—David, an advanced android. Unlike earlier models, David is designed to learn emotions and experience life. Initially hesitant, she quickly develops a connection with the kind and inquisitive boy, as does Henry. However, Martin’s return reveals a spiteful and possessive nature; he orchestrates events that leave David isolated with only his teddy bear for companionship. Having heard of the "Blue Fairy," who supposedly grants wishes, David believes she can restore him to being a real boy so his mother will love him again, and embarks on a journey across vast distances. His travels are fraught with danger; he encounters eccentric salvage workers and eventually meets Gigolo Joe. The latter is being hunted by law enforcement while the two pursue their shared goal—but will David achieve what he desires? Drawing heavily from “Pinocchio,” the film establishes a strong, unsettling foundation for a story about yearning for something unattainable. Osment delivers an excellent performance as the fragile yet resolute boy searching for maternal love and acceptance. Law also demonstrates why he was once a major star, bringing a touch of Astaire's grace to his role as a seemingly frivolous character with surprising depth. The final third feels drawn out and could benefit from trimming—but overall, the story’s message about being wary of what you wish for is well-managed, balancing drama, emotion, technology, and humor. It offers commentary on transient trends that have persisted across generations, perhaps reminding us that if something sounds too good to be true, it likely is. The film shines when viewed in a large theater and showcases Spielberg's sensitive and inventive storytelling abilities.

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