The Story:
Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) is a robot boxer in the near future. Instead of letting two dudes duke it out, now they have machines that do it, and the sport is all the rage. Charlie fights on the fringe, making money as best he can to keep his robots running. One day, he discovers that he has a son, Max (Dakota Goyo) and that Charlie is going to have to raise him, or lose him to the in-laws. The two begin bonding over their love of robot boxing, and Max helps build their latest, and best fighter, a little sparring bot that just won't quit. Do they have what it takes to take the little bot to the top? Or will the two lose each other along the way?
I'm going to need a tissue...
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But seriously, this movie has much more heart tucked into this tin man than the Wizard of Oz ever did.
While yes, it's about boxing robots, it's really the story of a man's journey to get to know a son he never knew he had, and a son's unfailing love for this broken man whom most have already given up on.
But never his son.
Sentimental, sure, but that's what makes this movie more than just fighting robots.
That said, the robot fights are pretty spectacular. It's amazing to see that the ideas in the movie are advanced from what we can do now, but someday in the near future...
Hmmm...
Maybe this is a prequel to The Terminator?
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So if you were avoiding this one because of the the giant boxing robots, give it a try. You might be surprised.
Final Grade: B+
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I had a good time. While I don't own it yet, I wouldn't pass it up if I see it for a decent price.
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