Generally follows the Asimov story, but somewhat watered down. Ending changed slightly (if I remember the story correctly) to permit a scarier, more open-ended finish.
If I hadn't seen the date here on IMDb I would have guessed the filming took place in the 1930's. The robot suits are laughable and at one point you can clearly see the actor's neck between sections of the suit. At one point, three characters stand frozen for more than five seconds rather than coming to the aid of their friend who is being attacked. The budget is low, the acting is unremarkable at best, and the concept of suspense is completely unknown to them.
All that said, they did at least make an attempt to remain faithful to the original story, and it gives a nice feel for the concept of "pulp SF" -- "bad enough to be good." Worth watching if you're an Asimov fan.
If I hadn't seen the date here on IMDb I would have guessed the filming took place in the 1930's. The robot suits are laughable and at one point you can clearly see the actor's neck between sections of the suit. At one point, three characters stand frozen for more than five seconds rather than coming to the aid of their friend who is being attacked. The budget is low, the acting is unremarkable at best, and the concept of suspense is completely unknown to them.
All that said, they did at least make an attempt to remain faithful to the original story, and it gives a nice feel for the concept of "pulp SF" -- "bad enough to be good." Worth watching if you're an Asimov fan.