Our Part in "I, Robot"

It's somewhat of a sport searching for scenery from the British Columbia's Lower Mainland in Hollywood movies. Because there's a talented production staff and a cheap Canadian dollar, many more movies are filmed around here than you'd first guess.

One of these blockbuster movies is being released today. I, Robot was not only shot in the area, but right here in our neighbourhood! As first mentioned in this blog nearly nine months ago, Will Smith and cast were down on Front Street. That location was transformed into the part of the city where the lead detective lives.


Front Street is a truck route running next to the Fraser River and
the railroad tracks. A half kilometer stretch is covered by a
public parkade. It's also the home to many antique stores. In the
photo, note the SkyTrain on the bridge mentioned earlier this week.