Real Steel details
| Formats: | 12 DVD, Blu-ray |
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| Starring: | Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand, Anthony Mackie |
| Director: | Shawn Levy |
| Genres: | Action/Adventure - Family, Children - Animated/Cartoon, Disney, Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Family, Fantasy - General |
| Studio: | WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES |
| Collections: | February - LOVEFiLM Picks, New Releases, Pay-per-view |
| Name | Discs | |
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Real Steel |
12 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 2 hours 7 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 20 Feb 2012 |
| Main languages: | English |
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By Tom Charity from LOVEFiLMStarring Hugh Jackman and directed by Shawn Levy, Real Steel is what Transformers should have been.
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Jackman’s a jackass but the boy and his ‘bot got real heart.
By Turino (40 reviews) from Bracknell , 13 Oct 2011[Highly rated reviewer]
It’s commendable how much of a douchebag a Hollywood star like Jackman is willing to play here. Ok, so there are no points for guessing if Jackman’s down on his luck robot boxing promoter Charlie is going to change his ways by the end of the movie. But for a good forty minutes of the film, you’ll probably find yourself wondering how the hell the director, screenwriter and star are going to make a single audience member give an ounce of sympathy for this most unsympathetic of schmuks.
But in good old Rocky style, you will undoubtedly be cheering on the underdog when it comes to the David vs Goliath robot boxing match that is the climax of the film.
The central relationship between Charlie and his estranged son Max is believable as is the setting of the not-too distant or unfamiliar future. Kids still have daddy issues (especially kids who have dads like Charlie) and all that seems to have changed is that robot boxing is the sport of the future.
The robots are a brilliantly seamless blend of puppetry and CG effects and when Max discovers a battered boxing droid discarded (as he once was by his own jackass dad), the plot kicks into motion.
It’s an enjoyable but predictable ride with Dakota Goyo impressive as the justifiably antsy kid. Jackman carries the film with his detestable Dad and a surprisingly convincing character arc. Lost’s ‘Freckles’ (Evangeline Lilly) is wasted in a very similar way to her recent cameo in The Hurt Locker. She needs to find a new agent that won’t leave her cheering on the action from the side lines.
The robot fights are realistically rendered but it’s the father-son relationship that makes this film the real deal. Great for families. It’s out 14th October.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(271)really good entertainment
By Gentleone (29 reviews) , 24 Nov 2012Really liked this film, good fun with a good plot. Even my daughter liked it and she hates boxing! Some of the effects were superb.- Was this review helpful to you?
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FUN. ENTERTAINING. GREAT ACTION. Recommended !
By Spongeymonkey (11 reviews) from England , 23 Nov 2012Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly and Dakota Goyo all have great performances. Real Steel is the absolutely hands down best film I have seen in a long time. You will cheer, cry, laugh and be thoroughly entertained. I had to sit and watched the credits at the end just to catch my breath. Great film.- Was this review helpful to you?
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great film
By a customer , 23 Oct 2012great film for the family,has a good story, i hope they bring a sequel out so going to buy it- Was this review helpful to you?
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Not just a robot movie!
By celizabethj (2 reviews) from Crook , 16 Oct 2012I had no idea what I was letting myself in for when this gem dropped through the letterbox. A little sceptical I popped it into the player and WOW, was captivated! Thoroughly enjoyed the movie from start to finish, loved how the little boy connected with the robot, and watching Hugh Jackman prancing about while he taught the robot his moves was hysterical!- Was this review helpful to you?
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FIVE STARS
By Domzo (48 reviews) , 15 Oct 2012A really great movie. Worth watching. You'll be entertained and even leave with a lesson in life after watching this film. Totally not what I expected, and got more out of it than I bargained for.- Was this review helpful to you?
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