In a future where robots have replaced boxers in the ring, ex-boxer Charlie is hungry for a win. Reconnecting with his estranged son, Max, the two work to build a World Robot Boxing contender.
Hugh Jackman (Charlie), Dakota Goyo (Max), Evangeline Lilly (Bailey), Anthony Mackie (Finn), Kevin Durand (Ricky), Hope Davis (Aunt Debra), James Rebhorn (Marvin), Karl Yune (Tak), Olga Fonda (Farra).
Real Steel begins with the chaos that is Charlie's current life. Reconnecting with his estranged son is just another complication. But when the two begin bonding over robots, the magic starts to happen. In a future where robots have replaced humans in the ring, Charlie and Max work to build a World Robot Boxing contender. Along the way we enjoy some action and laughs before the requisite drama takes over and the film wraps with a Happy Ever After ending we saw coming in the first ten minutes.
Acting was solid with Jackman doing surprisingly well in a role that required more emotion. Goyo was quite good and seemed to work well with Jackman and others. Lilly was enjoyable as always, as was Mackie and Rebhorn. Durand, Davis, and the remainder of the cast rounded things out nicely.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were well done and blended well with CGI. The robots had a very realistic look, including motion. Action scenes were intense and nicely detailed. Dialogue was okay with only a few rough scenes. Sound and soundtrack were both good.
Real Steel was something of a surprise. Although the film has plenty of drama, the action is good and even the comedy throws a few sparks from time to time. Those who enjoy action fantasy films should enjoy this one. Good choice for family movie night!
Plenty of violence and some mild foul language but this one should be fine for preens and above.
Released: 2011
Reviewed: 9.27.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Hugh Jackman (Charlie), Dakota Goyo (Max), Evangeline Lilly (Bailey), Anthony Mackie (Finn), Kevin Durand (Ricky), Hope Davis (Aunt Debra), James Rebhorn (Marvin), Karl Yune (Tak), Olga Fonda (Farra).
Real Steel begins with the chaos that is Charlie's current life. Reconnecting with his estranged son is just another complication. But when the two begin bonding over robots, the magic starts to happen. In a future where robots have replaced humans in the ring, Charlie and Max work to build a World Robot Boxing contender. Along the way we enjoy some action and laughs before the requisite drama takes over and the film wraps with a Happy Ever After ending we saw coming in the first ten minutes.
Acting was solid with Jackman doing surprisingly well in a role that required more emotion. Goyo was quite good and seemed to work well with Jackman and others. Lilly was enjoyable as always, as was Mackie and Rebhorn. Durand, Davis, and the remainder of the cast rounded things out nicely.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were well done and blended well with CGI. The robots had a very realistic look, including motion. Action scenes were intense and nicely detailed. Dialogue was okay with only a few rough scenes. Sound and soundtrack were both good.
Real Steel was something of a surprise. Although the film has plenty of drama, the action is good and even the comedy throws a few sparks from time to time. Those who enjoy action fantasy films should enjoy this one. Good choice for family movie night!
Plenty of violence and some mild foul language but this one should be fine for preens and above.
Released: 2011
Reviewed: 9.27.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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