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!
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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Ed Nemmers says
October 7, 2011 at 8:27 pmThe little one will be a tomato ( 2 1/2 months old )!
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October 8, 2011 at 12:14 ama princess 🙂
amber pici says
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amber pici says
October 8, 2011 at 1:00 amThey are going to be tinker bell and a race car driver
Margaret Smith says
October 8, 2011 at 2:55 pmOne of my sons is going to be Indiana Jones and the other a hobo.
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Nina McClain says
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ryan minton says
October 8, 2011 at 6:49 pmmy nephew plans to be thomas the tank engine.
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October 9, 2011 at 4:33 pmA race car driver, a princess, and the youngest is yet to be decided.
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Jessica T. says
October 10, 2011 at 4:34 pmMy son wants to be a Karate man!
Joshua Holmes says
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Katie says
October 11, 2011 at 3:50 pmDraculaura from Monster High
Vicki Wurgler says
October 13, 2011 at 11:11 ama zombie
Susan Chester says
October 15, 2011 at 10:33 amMy granddaughter is going as Strawberry Shortcake, my grandson is going as Super Mario, and my littlest grandson is going as Scooby Doo:)
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donald says
October 15, 2011 at 11:14 pmour neices are gonna be a bee, thomas and the other doesnt know! lol
Letessha W says
October 17, 2011 at 2:58 am1 princess, 2 witches and spiderman
Sherry S. says
October 18, 2011 at 1:05 pmShe’s going to be The Mad Hatter.
crystal faulk says
October 18, 2011 at 10:56 pmMy daughter wants to be a 50’s girl.
melissa Resnick says
October 19, 2011 at 12:48 pmstill havent decided
Luis Bonilla says
October 19, 2011 at 7:06 pmShe wants to dress as Snowhite
Douglas Houston says
October 19, 2011 at 8:13 pmMy son is going to be the Scream guy.
daniel healey says
October 19, 2011 at 8:49 pma princess, chewbacca, a fireman
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Pat Conway says
October 20, 2011 at 1:06 amThis would be a really great addition to my movie collection. Hope I win.
Jennefer Sweitzer says
October 20, 2011 at 8:50 amOne daughter wants to be a zombie and the other wants to be a football player
Jackee says
October 20, 2011 at 11:10 amMario and Luigi
april j says
October 20, 2011 at 12:13 pmMy son is going to be an army soldier for Halloween
Jill Kecseg says
October 20, 2011 at 12:41 pmMy daughter is going to be Cinderella as a bride! It’s adorable!
kathy pease says
October 20, 2011 at 1:15 pmmy son wants to be a zombie
tracey johnson says
October 20, 2011 at 1:29 pmmy son is going to be batman for the 3rd year in a row. lol
Crystal Yaeger says
October 20, 2011 at 3:39 pmMy daughter is going to be the TARDIS from Dr. Who
April bever says
October 20, 2011 at 6:58 pmOne son will be a Doctor the other son will be a Pirate and my daughter is going to be a witch.
Bonnigene says
October 20, 2011 at 10:59 pmCherry Pie, Pirate Fairy and a corpse bride.
Huston Smith says
October 20, 2011 at 11:05 pmMy son is going as Buzz Lightyear