Freddie Highmore,
Nicolas Cage,
Kristen Bell,
Bill Nighy,
Donald Sutherland
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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 that h...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 20, 2010
Stats: 3,427 reviews
Truth is I'm not 100% that children will get the story line exactly, with its political undertones and such, but luckily the action sequences and pretty awesome visual effects are all that's needed to keep them glued to their seat.
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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)
nicky cage and donny sutherland endeavor mightily but cannot save this from tired mediocre writing...
what 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)
Astro: [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)
not so many people know who astroboy is. Only reason I know is back in the 80's and early 90's ZCanadian tv showed it on saturdays and we'd watch it.
It was good. I enjoy watching it.. Thank God, they didnt destroy my fave comic book.
Tthis CG-animated adaptation of the Japanese comic classic feels derivative but moderately entertaining, particularly in some of the highflying visuals. full review
Astro Boy alternately soars and sputters through a story line that's not quite sure who it's aimed at. full review
Astro Boy is better than most of its recent competitors, such as Monsters vs. Aliens and Kung Fu Panda. full review
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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