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Astro Boy (2009) 6.3
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6.3/10 from 16,544 users
Metascore: 53/100
Reviews: 71 user | 131 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he has lost. Unable to fulfill the grieving ... See full summary » Director:David Bowers |
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Cast
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'Our Friends' Narrator
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| Ryan Stiles | ... |
Mr. Moustachio /
Burning Robot
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Orrin
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| Nicolas Cage | ... |
Dr. Tenma
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| Donald Sutherland | ... |
President Stone
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| Bill Nighy | ... |
Dr. Elefun /
Robotsky
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| Alan Tudyk | ... | ||
| Newell Alexander | ... |
General Heckler
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Bob Logan | ... |
Stinger One
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| Dee Bradley Baker | ... |
Trashcan
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| Kristen Bell | ... |
Cora
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| Moises Arias | ... |
Zane
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Sludge
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Plot Synopsis
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Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he has lost. Unable to fulfill the grieving man's expectations, our hero embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before he returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who had rejected him. Written by Anonymous
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Have a blast. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for some action and peril, and brief mild language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 October 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Astroboy See more »Box Office
Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£1,091,872 (UK) (5 February 2010)Gross:
£3,378,087 (UK) (26 February 2010)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Astro Boy: Didn't you hear him? I'm not Toby.
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Composed by Harry Edwards
Courtesy of APM Music LLC
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The film was not a success in Japan, opening at the bottom end of the top 10 films of that week. Conversely, it broke box office records for a CGI animated movie in China, in much the same way that two other US produced Japanese based films had done. Both Dragonball: Evolution and Speed Racer had tanked in Japan but went on to be hugely successful in China. See more »Goofs
Before activating the Peacekeeper for the second time, president Stone says that 50 reporters are waiting for him outside. The next scene shows those reporters, and there are less than 20 of them. See more »Quotes
Dr. Elefun: Everybody has their destiny, Toby.Astro Boy: Didn't you hear him? I'm not Toby.
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Crazy Credits
After the end credits, a card stating "When in Hong Kong, visit Imagi Studios" The art is the same classic style as the opening, with a tram touring a back lot. This is much like what Universal studios did at the end of their films. See more »Soundtracks
"Marching Down the Field"Composed by Harry Edwards
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I never expected to see some high-art film when I saw the trailer for the movie. It's Astro Boy, the kid fighting evil aliens or robots on Saturday mornings. I expect it to be just a movie about a young super kid fighting.. well.. robots and aliens.
So when I walked into the movie I was pleasantly surprised that there are more than fighting in the movie. I was touched in many places where the father (Dr. Tenma) and son (Toby/ Astro)'s bittersweet relationship is shown. The acting is GREAT! Both by the actors (Nicholas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Nathan Lane, they're all great) and by the animators in Hong Kong.
There are also many funny moments, although not enough time was given to laugh at them. I wish the pacing was a bit slower at the start of the movie (but I read many people were bored at the start of the movie). Well.. the problem is that they need to zip in all the story about the beginning of Astroboy, in about 15-20 minutes time.
I love the little robots like Trash Can and the RRF. They are such relief makers in the movie. Most of the funny moments came from them.
I read reviews about certain political agendas etc, in the movie. But i disagree. Those statements are only made to support the story, and shouldn't be looked at with too much thought. Remember this is a kid's movie, and should be taken lightly as an entertainment source, don't think too much about it.
I don't really get why the box office for this movie is so bad. I mean, this is WAY BETTER THAN Bee Movie, or Space Chimps, or Open Season 2... SERIOUSLY. It deserves better.
I went to see this movie on a Saturday and there were a lot of parents with kids in the cinema. When the movie finished the kids were happy and thrilled and said "That was awesome!" Take your kids to this movie. They'll love it.