Movie

I Love Maria

1988 · 100 min

A goofy, fast-paced sci-fi romp with clunky robots, slapstick comedy, and a surprisingly sweet robot-human bond.

Overview: A gang of criminals terrorizes Hong Kong with two killer robots, one of which is modelled on the gang's female thug, Maria. When the robot gets damaged during a mission, an inventor working for the police captures and reprograms her to develop an independent personality.
How it feels: Campy, absurd, light and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Technology, identity, betrayal, loyalty
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: technology
identity
betrayal
loyalty
found family
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none