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Real Steel Review ~ Giveaway

When was the last time you went to a movie where the audience actually cheered out loud mid-way through the movie? Better yet, they cheered after a robot fight. It really happened when I saw a sneak preview of Real Steel Wednesday night, and while I can’t guarantee the audience will cheer out loud when you see it, you will cheer on the inside.

I went into Real Steel not really knowing what to expect. We all joked that it looks like a movie about Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots (it does!), but I wasn’t sure how “into” the movie I would be. Nonetheless, a friend who went to a very early preview (even earlier than mine) said it was great, so I went it with an open mind. Besides, it stars Hugh Jackman!

Well, I am here to tell you — it is a really good movie!

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Alright, so it is based around robot fighting, but that isn’t the heart of the movie. The heart of the movie is a story about a guy who has (seriously) lost his way, and through being reunited with his son (whom he abandoned at birth) he finds his way back and becomes the kind of dad a kid can be proud of. A heartwarming story with a does of reality mixed in with the crazy robot action. Somehow it works, and works well.

Now, it is being billed as a family-friendly movie. On that point, I have to caution parents. Family-friendly… depends on the age of your family. Most of the violence, is robot related (robot vs robot), but there is a scene where Hugh gets beat up in front of his kid. Plus, there is definitely some language throughout the film, although I wouldn’t say an over use – it fits with the story. Certainly, there were some small children in the audience, but I would personally say for the good for tweens and up. If you  have a kiddo on the cusp of being a tween, then you know your kid better than I do, so you will have to make the call. But I think it is too much for the young ones. (My 12 year old nephew on the other hand would LOVE this movie.)

The only other thing I really didn’t like about the film was a scene early in the movie where one of the robots fights a bull. I am not some crazy animal activist, and I am sure it was all CGI so the bull was fine, but it made me wince to see the bull tossed around.

Other than that – great movie, and I definitely recommend checking it out.

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pShDn5bD3BA

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  1. Ed Nemmers says

    October 7, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    The little one will be a tomato ( 2 1/2 months old )!

    Reply
  2. ♡♥♬ Louis ♡♥♬ says

    October 8, 2011 at 12:14 am

    a princess 🙂

    Reply
  3. amber pici says

    October 8, 2011 at 12:59 am

    I can not wait to see this movie!!!

    Reply
  4. amber pici says

    October 8, 2011 at 1:00 am

    They are going to be tinker bell and a race car driver

    Reply
  5. Margaret Smith says

    October 8, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    One of my sons is going to be Indiana Jones and the other a hobo.
    Thanks so much.

    Reply
  6. Nina McClain says

    October 8, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    I am going to be daphne from scooby doo!

    Reply
  7. ryan minton says

    October 8, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    my nephew plans to be thomas the tank engine.

    Reply
  8. Susan Ladd says

    October 9, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Thanks for the great sweep and hope to win 🙂

    Reply
  9. keely hostetter says

    October 9, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    A race car driver, a princess, and the youngest is yet to be decided.
    hoss311@aol.com

    Reply
  10. Miranda Ward says

    October 9, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    little cowgirls!

    Reply
  11. Jessica T. says

    October 10, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    My son wants to be a Karate man!

    Reply
  12. Joshua Holmes says

    October 11, 2011 at 3:30 am

    captain america

    Reply
  13. Katie says

    October 11, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Draculaura from Monster High

    Reply
  14. Vicki Wurgler says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:11 am

    a zombie

    Reply
  15. Susan Chester says

    October 15, 2011 at 10:33 am

    My granddaughter is going as Strawberry Shortcake, my grandson is going as Super Mario, and my littlest grandson is going as Scooby Doo:)
    smchester at gmail dot com

    Reply
  16. donald says

    October 15, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    our neices are gonna be a bee, thomas and the other doesnt know! lol

    Reply
  17. Letessha W says

    October 17, 2011 at 2:58 am

    1 princess, 2 witches and spiderman

    Reply
  18. Sherry S. says

    October 18, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    She’s going to be The Mad Hatter.

    Reply
  19. crystal faulk says

    October 18, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    My daughter wants to be a 50’s girl.

    Reply
  20. melissa Resnick says

    October 19, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    still havent decided

    Reply
  21. Luis Bonilla says

    October 19, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    She wants to dress as Snowhite

    Reply
  22. Douglas Houston says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    My son is going to be the Scream guy.

    Reply
  23. daniel healey says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    a princess, chewbacca, a fireman

    Reply
  24. shelda barnard says

    October 19, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    can’t wait to see this movie, it’s going to be great!

    Reply
  25. Pat Conway says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:06 am

    This would be a really great addition to my movie collection. Hope I win.

    Reply
  26. Jennefer Sweitzer says

    October 20, 2011 at 8:50 am

    One daughter wants to be a zombie and the other wants to be a football player

    Reply
  27. Jackee says

    October 20, 2011 at 11:10 am

    Mario and Luigi

    Reply
  28. april j says

    October 20, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    My son is going to be an army soldier for Halloween

    Reply
  29. Jill Kecseg says

    October 20, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    My daughter is going to be Cinderella as a bride! It’s adorable!

    Reply
  30. kathy pease says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    my son wants to be a zombie

    Reply
  31. tracey johnson says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    my son is going to be batman for the 3rd year in a row. lol

    Reply
  32. Crystal Yaeger says

    October 20, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    My daughter is going to be the TARDIS from Dr. Who

    Reply
  33. April bever says

    October 20, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    One son will be a Doctor the other son will be a Pirate and my daughter is going to be a witch.

    Reply
  34. Bonnigene says

    October 20, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    Cherry Pie, Pirate Fairy and a corpse bride.

    Reply
  35. Huston Smith says

    October 20, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    My son is going as Buzz Lightyear

    Reply

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