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Real Steel

Play trailer Poster for Real Steel PG-13 Released Oct 7, 2011 2h 7m Action Drama Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) used to be a prizefighter but lost his chance to win a title when heavy, towering robots took over the boxing ring. Now working as a small-time promoter, Charlie pieces together scrap metal into low-end fighters, barely earning enough to make it from one underground venue to the next. After hitting rock bottom, Charlie reluctantly teams with his estranged son, Max (Dakota Goyo), to build and train a championship robot for a last shot at redemption.
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Silly premise notwithstanding, this is a well-made Hollywood movie: Thrilling and exciting action with just enough characterization.

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Logan Hill New York Magazine/Vulture It's more of a throwback to Horatio Alger's Ragged Dick, a rags-to-middle-class-respectability tale about the humble joy of old-fashioned decency. Nov 14, 2018 Full Review Tom Charity CNN.com It's as corny as Kansas, but the mix of old fashioned heart and new fangled animatronic cyber tech will make this picture a winner for fathers and sons. Nov 14, 2018 Full Review Shawn Levy New York Times All things considered, it is a well-wrought piece of entertainment, confidently paced, although its necessary subplots are little more than dutiful filler sandwiched between fight sequences. Nov 6, 2018 Full Review Iván Kazi EscribiendoCine The truth is that it is a fun film and its few inconsistencies are insignificant compared to the outstanding special effects and the compelling thematic thread. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 6/10 Sep 27, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review A tired old cast re-pressed and coated with a shiny new layer of wax. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 7, 2023 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Distill 'Rocky' and 'The Champ,' add a dash of The Rumble in the Jungle, shake well and serve in larger-than-life rock ’em sock ’em robots. That’s basically what you get with 'Real Steel'... Jul 9, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Han F One of the most fun and exciting movie. perfect blend with drama, action and a little bit of sci fi. music is awesome and memorable. Is it perfect movie? of course not, but definitely deserve five or four stars Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review Marlon W the relationship between father and son is built magnificently, and the special effects are great, the story reminds me a lot of Rocky, excellent film Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Audience Member Really underated film. The story really stood out with its connection from the past and and the present. It provides the correct amount of energy and feel to the characters deep connection with each other and builds tension perfectly (especially in the final scene). Back story built up absolutely perfectly when introducing the characters and their past. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/18/24 Full Review SERT R Absolutely loved this movie. Probably one of very few I bought the movie on DVD from. And most recently watched it today. Wish there was a sequel but best as a stand alone. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/16/24 Full Review Audience Member highly enjoyable puts a cool, slick feel to the sports genre the special effects convinced me alot and the characters were spot on the emotional stuff could have been dwindled down a bit, to me it slowed down the story but by the end I was clapping and cheering its Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots for little children :) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/09/24 Full Review Tijs v Very solid movie to just sit back and enjoy, with a typical underdog beating the champ kinda story. Good acting allround from a nice cast of actors. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) used to be a prizefighter but lost his chance to win a title when heavy, towering robots took over the boxing ring. Now working as a small-time promoter, Charlie pieces together scrap metal into low-end fighters, barely earning enough to make it from one underground venue to the next. After hitting rock bottom, Charlie reluctantly teams with his estranged son, Max (Dakota Goyo), to build and train a championship robot for a last shot at redemption.
Director
Shawn Levy
Producer
Don Murphy, Susan Montford, Shawn Levy
Screenwriter
John Gatins
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
21 Laps Entertainment, Montford Murphy
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Action|Brief Language|Some Violence)
Genre
Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 7, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$85.5M
Runtime
2h 7m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital
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