Fact check: Did Steven Spielberg change Stanley Kubrick's original ending for A.I. Artificial Intelligence?
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Matt Schimkowitz
Summary
This article is a film trivia fact-check examining the claim that Stanley Kubrick's original outline for A.I. Artificial Intelligence had a different ending than what Steven Spielberg ultimately filmed. It investigates whether Spielberg changed Kubrick's vision, specifically regarding the ending where David is left at the bottom of the ocean staring at the Blue Fairy, versus Kubrick's alleged plan for David to go "home" and meet other AIs. The article analyzes the collaborative history between Kubrick and Spielberg on the project, the evolution of the script, and what each director contributed to the story's conclusion.
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The A.V. ClubFact check: Did Steven Spielberg change Stanley Kubrick's original ending for A.I. Artificial Intelligence?avclub.comKey quotes
· 3 pulled[Stanley] Kubrick's outline for A.I. always ended with David going 'home' and meeting the other AIs. No, he did not leave David at the bottom of the ocean staring at the Blue Fairy, and everything afterwards is
The internet is filled with facts, both true and otherwise. In Film Trivia Fact Check, we'll browse the depths of the web's most user-generated trivia boards and wikis and put them under the microscope.
The Blue Fairy makes David's dream come true in A.I., but only one filmmaker can take credit for dreaming her up.
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