Robots - 2005 (PG)

Featuring The Voices Of:

• Ewan McGregor (Rodney Copperbottom)
• Robin Williams (Fender)
• Halle Berry (Cappy)
• Jim Broadbent (Madame Gasket)
• Mel Brooks (Mr. Bigweld)
• Amanda Bynes (Piper)
• Drew Carey (Crank)
• Jennifer Coolidge (Aunt Fanny)
• Paul Giamatti (Tim the Gate Guard)
• James Earl Jones (Voice Box at Hardware Store)
• Greg Kinnear (Ratchet)
• Stanley Tucci (Herb Copperbottom)
• Harland Williams (Lug)
• Jay Leno (Fire Hydrant)

Year of Release: 2005
Rated: PG
Director(s): Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha
Animation Studio: 20th Century Fox
Approx. Running Time: 89 minutes
Format(s): DVD
My Rating: 3 stars (Out of 5)

Trailer:

From Back Cover:

"Thrilling! Funny! Terrific!"
-Larry King

Fasten your seat bolts and gear up for a hilarious, heartwarming comedy that's "fun for the whole family!" (Clay Smith, Access Hollywood)

With the help of his misfit mechanical friends, a small town robot named Rodney embarks on the adventure of a lifetime as he heads for the big city to pursue his dreams - and ultimately proves that anyone can shine no matter what they're made of.

Featuring an all-star voice cast and a groundbreaking visual style that pushes the boundaries of animated filmmaking, Robots is a dazzling, fun-filled feast for the eyes and a riveting good time for all ages!

My Comments:

This is a good movie but doesn't quite have enough laughs to make it great. Couple that with the subject matter - humanoid robots - and you end up with a movie that just doesn't quite compare with its competition (particularly since it was released the same year as Pixar's The Incredibles and DreamWorks' Madagascar). Still, it's worth a watch, particularly for Robin Williams' manic "Fender."

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Rated PG (MPAA)
3 Stars
2005
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