December 4, 2009
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Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell
Astro Boy follows the adventures of a young-yet-powerful robot who, in the hopes of winning his inventor-father’s heart, sets off on a quest to rid the world of evil. However, he soon discovers...( read more
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Stats: 3,294 reviews
Flixster Reviews (3,294)
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October 30, 2009Picture
If you're a fan of sleek computer animated fare the likes of which Pixar is known for: spot-on casting; impeccable animation; and a powerful, nearly perfect plot--then you've come to see the wrong movie. Astro Boy is nowhere near the level of a Pixar film, but you already...( read more) -
October 28, 2009nicky cage and donny sutherland endeavor mightily but cannot save this from tired mediocre writing...
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October 25, 2009what a fun movie. the flick contained a few logical flaws in the script and nicholas cage's voice didnt fit his character all that well, but i liked every other thing about this film quite a bit. the movie was fun, the script was concieved well, and the characters all fit into ...( read more)
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October 25, 2009Astro: [excited] I got machine guns...in my butt!
A poorly made CG film adaptation of the classic manga/anime Astro Boy. There are some nice looking action sequences, but for a premise which deals with a lot of dark material and complex themes, this film misses every single dr...( read more) -
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December 7, 2009The first superhero that I like (and the only one). Perhaps because he's miniature or perhaps because he is good at math. I can not say for sure.
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December 7, 2009Three Laws of Robotics:
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey any orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
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December 5, 2009great movie I actually liked it a lot almost all the voice actors where good except Nic Cage but I don't know if this was his fault or the writers because he didn't have too much to work with!! but still what he had wasn't good either!!
When a scientist's young son dies, he se...( read more) -
December 3, 2009I think it was cool. It's sad that he died but i was realived that he turn out ot be a robot ! I watch it twice wit my bff! It was a good movie.
Critic Reviews
October 26, 2009
A.O. Scott, At the Movies
October 23, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Tthis CG-animated adaptation of the Japanese comic classic feels derivative but moderately entertaining, particularly in some of the highflying visuals. full review
October 22, 2009
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Astro Boy alternately soars and sputters through a story line that's not quite sure who it's aimed at. full review
October 22, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Astro Boy is better than most of its recent competitors, such as Monsters vs. Aliens and Kung Fu Panda. full review
October 21, 2009
Nick Schager, Time Out New York
In its best moments, the film exudes an almost Miyazakian love of flight, notably during the hero's maiden soar through the clouds. full review
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