​I’ve watched A.I. Artificial Intelligence many times since it came out in 2001. I first saw it in a theater on opening day with my sister and my late friend Tom Miller. We all loved it. I’ve never stopped loving it. I watched it again last evening, and if anything I love it more than ever. And with more than love: great admiration.

What a gift Stephen Spielberg has given us here, and what a great tribute to his friend and mentor Stanley Kubrick. Some early reviews complained of an uneasy blend of Spielberg and Kubrick. I find it a perfect wedding of their talents. I always wait through the end credits to see Spielberg’s dedication of the movie to the master. Also, if you are as moved by this movie as I am, you need that time to reflect and wind down.