I had really low expectations for Real Steel . When I saw the first trailer all I could think about was Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots the movie. To my surprise, this was a really fun movie.
In the year 2020, robots have been replaced by humans in boxing. Hugh Jackman stars Charlie Keaton, a former boxer who loses his chance to be a champion once the robots take over. Soon he becomes a small-time promoter who pieces together cheap bots from scrap metal to compete in underground boxing venues. Eventually Charlie hits rock bottom and reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max to build and train a championship contender.
Now I know what you’re thinking. This is just like Rocky with robots. Well it is, but that’s not a bad thing. The film is a cliché father and son story with some moments of weak dialogue, but it didn’t distract too much from the film. Max, played by Dakota Goyo, made the movie for me. He had the best lines and had a dry sense of humor, but he was very likable too. The visual effects were spectacular because the photorealism of these robots were simply amazing to look at.
Unlike the headache inducing Transformers, Real Steel slows down the action and gives the audience a chance to actually perceive what’s on screen. Plus the boy-robot relationship is done much better here than in Transformers. Overall, if you can get past the ridiculous premise this is a well-made movie. It has enough heart and thrills to keep you excited until the very end.
Real Steel – 3/4
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