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Astro Boy

Release Date 05 Feb 2010 01 Jun 2010

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Certificate: PG

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Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma. Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it means to be a hero.

Cast:
Freddie Highmore | Kristen Bell | Charlize Theron | Donald Sutherland | Nicholas Cage | Bill Nighy | Matt Lucas | Samuel L. Jackson | Nathan Lane

Writers:
Timothy Harris | Osamu Tezuka | David Bowers

Producers:
Maryann Garger

Directors:
David Bowers

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  • Currently 3/5 Stars.

User Reviews

    • Currently 2/5 Stars.

    mart

    Bowers's play-it-straight attitude towards the material combined with the crisp, if unspectacular, animation doesn't allow 'Astro Boy' a moment to bob its head above the ever-swelling digimation pack

    • Currently 5/5 Stars.

    monika_fan

    great cartoon with eco message:)

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    razorblade_kiss

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    ArrggghhhhJOHN

    Not the best animated story out there but definitely worth a look.

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    bobthebobbob

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    masonica

    Really enjoyable film that's let down from greatness by a simplistic story. Stunning animation that makes the passing of the studio Imagi all the more heartbreaking. Younger kids will adore the main character and adults will admire the visuals but will be mildly entertained.

    • Currently 2/5 Stars.

    TheAngelicDiablo

    In what could have been the greatest and most intelligent childrens movie of all time, Astro's americanisation ultimately proves to be his folly as he loses as sense of morality that the popular anime brought in, in favour of becoming a cliche.

    • Currently 5/5 Stars.

    hannoncom

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    gavinjc

    • Currently 2/5 Stars.

    enigmab17

    Going to give it 2 stars for the attempt. Unfortunately I found the story to be less than appealing, didn't really connect or enjoy the characters as much as I would have hoped. All in all its not terrible, watchable as a family flick maybe

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