As a sci-fi fan I was naturally interested in this movie, but what really got me into the theater were two points made by a review I read. One, it said that this was more than just a movie about robots and two, it said that if the words robot-movie made you immediately think of Michael Bay’s Transformer oeuvre in despair, Real Steel would feel very refreshing.
Both things were true. Real Steel is a nice, feel-good movie that tells a simple story very effectively.
Synopsis: Hugh Jackman is a former boxer who now competes in the robot boxing circuit. The sudden death of a former lover leaves his estranged son in his care. He’s not interested and would readily give up his parental rights to the kid’s aunt, but he’ll start to see beyond his selfishness after being forced to spend some time with his son.
Jackman is quite good and so is Dakota Goyo, who plays his onscreen son. Evangeline Lilly, of Lost fame, is a welcome addition as well, but let’s not forget Atom, the robot that shows so much emotions, it reminded me of Pixar’s WALL-E.
The Bottom Line: Real Steel is a surprisingly well made movie. There’s action, romance, and family drama. It is well written and well acted and a good movie overall.
Grade: 8
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