lety Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Real Steel gets a little too sappy, is just a little too corny, and has way too much of the dreaded precocious kid element in it which wastes the intriguing set-up. In the near future humans have been replaced in the ring by robot boxers which, when you consider the sport's brutality, isn't such a bad idea. Washed up ex-fighter Charlie (Jackman) is a small fish in a big pond in the robot boxing world, carting around his late model robot and stopping in small towns to take on all sorts of opponents (including a bull). He's irresponsible, runs out on all his debts, and is so hard up for cash that when he finds out his ex-girlfriend has died leaving him with custody of the son (played by Dakota Goyo) he never visited, he's willing to sell away his parental rights for $100,000 to his ex's rich sister's husband without her knowing. He's a cad, a low-life, a real loser, but because Jackman's playing him, we cut him a little slack and are supposed to laugh off his rascally ways. Agreeing to keep the kid, Max, for the summer - for $50,000 - so that the boy's aunt and uncle can go on vacation, Charlie winds up saddled with a youngster who's 11 going on 30. He's more intelligent than his dad, has better powers of deductive reasoning, and although he's only been around the world of running robot boxing for a day, he's ready to enter the big leagues. Because, you know, he's one of those movie kids who's got life all figured out and will have no problem explaining it to the adults in order to move the film's plot forward. After salvaging a rusted, old school robot from a junkyard, Max and Charlie get back out on the road, leaving behind Charlie's best friend in the world (actually, his only friend in the world), Bailey Tallet (played by Evangeline Lilly). Bailey inherited the gym where Charlie used to train as a young whippersnapper, and the affection she feels for her deceased dad's favorite student hasn't waned - despite the fact she's nearly going bankrupt and Charlie refuses to pay his bill. But Bailey's not in this story to actually be a strong female character; she's involved only to repair the relationship between father and son while helping the audience see that Charlie hasn't always been such a bad guy. And as the father and son travel around the boxing circuit meeting colorful human and metal characters, the gap between them begins to close, thanks to the bond formed by training their robot boxer together. Oh, and Max even gets to teach his robot some hip-hop dance moves which, after the first little musical num Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acunmeswew Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Real Steel" imagines a near future when human boxers have been replaced by robots. Well, why not? Matches between small fighting robot machines are popular enough to be on television, but in "Real Steel," these robots are towering, computer-controlled machines with nimble footwork and instinctive balance. (In the real world, 'bots can be rendered helpless on their backs, like turtles.) It also must be said that in color and design, the robots of "Real Steel" are glamorous and futuristic-retro enough to pose for the cover of Thrilling Wonder Stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aamir528 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 YEAH I WATCHED IT, GREAT MOVIE AND EXELLENT ACTING BY HUGGH JACKMAN, HE IS MY FAVOURATE HERO, AND THE CHILD ACTED AS HIS SON ACTED SUPERB, THANKS FOR REMEMBERING THE MOVIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhms523 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I just love this movie. I love robot fights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldarkRS Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 i love this movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inusha Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I have watched 2 times, I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivey2009 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I have watched this movie too and I like it. Kinda original story.Hugh Jackman plays his role as perfectly. There's rumour that there will be a sequel for this one soon. I hope it's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayyanviper Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Real steel is a superb movie. Normally, I don't watch movies where there are robot fighting, for example I never liked Transformers, not my type. But this one is superb, there is not a single moment where you get bored and the actions are awesome. And also as mentioned above, the main characters play their role perfectly which encourage us to continue watching the movie til the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okays Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 i really love this movie have a lot fighting action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstyle Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 It’s a American science fiction sports drama film, directed by shawn levy. In the movie set 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortijoon Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I really liked the action especially robots fighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaddministration Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Extended family. Ted kennedy. Salvador dali. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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