Real Steel
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Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next.
… More »Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max to build and train a championship contender.
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Blu-ray disc.
Blu-ray, all regions, widescreen 16 x 9 (2.35:1), 7.1 DTS-HDMA; requires Blu-ray player.
English, French or Spanish dialogue; French, Spanish or English subtitles.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2011.
Release date: Jan. 24, 2012.
Based on the short story by Richard Matheson.
Bonus features: Surgar Ray Leonard: cornerman's champ ; bloopers ; making of Metal Valley ; building the bots ; audio commentary with the director Real steel second screen: Ringside with director Shaw Levy; deleted & extended scenes with introductions by the director ; Countdown to the fight : the Charlie Kenton story.
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Add a SummarySet in the near future, where robot boxing is a top sport, a struggling promoter feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot. During his hopeful rise to the top, he discovers he has an 11-year-old son who wants to know his father.
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Add a NoticeViolence: If robots beating the crap out of each other seriously bothers you, this might not be your movie.
Coarse Language: Just a bit, it's a PG-13 movie after all.
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Add a QuoteMax Kenton: Shut up! You're not helping! Charlie Kenton: Actually, I think I am.
Charlie Kenton: How old are you? 9? 10? Max Kenton: I'm 11. Charlie Kenton: Okay... are you sure? Max Kenton: Yes. I'm sure I'm eleven.
Charlie Kenton: You know your taking him home in pieces. Max Kenton: We'll see.
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Add a CommentVery well done movie I would recommend this movie for all to see. No fast forwarding on this one. A++ DVD
I liked it, five stars, and don't listen to everybody's comments, some things you gotta decide for yourself. By the way, the sound track is epic.
Another addition to the genre known as "Rod Serling Would Have Told This Story In A Half-Hour"? (And yes, to my erstwhile co-commenter.) The contemporary grab bag of cinematic tropes, a cluster of dominoes laid out so as to fall in sequence, is out on display again? This struck me as less a movie than the grim result of the mating of an old Rod Serling story with Sylvester Stallone in "Over The Top" (mostly about the annoying kid). Gene-splicing at its worst.
I thought it was pretty good, I watched it with my 13 yeard old daughter and she loved it as well. It took me back when Rocky Balboa was fighting the Russian guy, I think his name is Drago. I thought the old robot was going to win. I recommend this movie.
A classic trashy kid's movie, over acted and a bit foul on purpose, not a fan of this style myself, the sleazeball dad routine especially, but a dramatic, emotional ending any child (and unjaded adult) would love.
An awesome show! One my daughter and I both enjoyed. The animation was first class. Highly recommend this one.
Charlie, a washed-up boxer and a big-time washed-up father. Max's guardians want to go to Paris so they leave him with his father, Charlie. From the beginning you knew that Charlie didn't want to be a father to Max. But why agree to keep Max for the summer? For the money. The two of them do bond over a robot that Max finds in the robot junk yard.
"Real Steel"? That's a misnomer. It should've been called "REAL CRAP". Rated P.G. for PURE GARBAGE. The script was lame. Predictable. *SPOILER ALERT*ENTIRE MOVIE IN ONE SENTENCE AHEAD* Flat broke, deadbeat Daddy temporarily takes his estranged, snotty son 'on loan' for $50K, they argue over a junky robot, and finally fall in love! SURPRISE!! *sniff sniff boo hoo* Bossy, smart mouthed 11 year old Max wearing his little 'wife beater' t-shirt, who "DOESN'T LIKE HAMBURGERS!", and swills down Dr. Peppers like Budweisers (good example Dad!) deserved a good swift dropkick from his robot. One half star for the fighting robots. Horrible, horrible movie.
I had absolutely no intention of seeing this movie, but somehow was convinced to check it out and I was glad I did. This movie is incredibly well acted especially for this type of film, and the special effects are exceptional. I don't see everyone enjoying this one as much as I did, but it is worth checking out. I would recommend this to fans of science fiction and action movies.
Anyone think this resembles a episode of the original twilight zone with the robots who fought looking close to human beings? Im sure someone remembers that classic.