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Astro Boy (2009)
Directed by David Bowers
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Most recently watched by noahphex, jenerator
Overview
Set in the futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (Atom) is a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he had lost. Unable to fulfill his creator’s expectations, Astro embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before returning to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who rejected him.
Rated PG | Length 94 minutes
Actors
Nicolas Cage | Madeline Carroll | Freddie Highmore | Kristen Bell | Donald Sutherland | Bill Nighy | Eugene Levy | Sterling Beaumon | Nathan Lane | Samuel L. Jackson | Charlize Theron | David Alan Grier | Alan Tudyk | Newell Alexander | Elle Fanning | Pilar Flynn | Dee Bradley Baker | Moisés Arias | Ryan Stiles | Matt Lucas | David Bowers | Sofia Bowers | Nicole Fletcher | Maryann Garger | Tiffany L. Kurtz | David Feiss | Nicholas Guest | Max Burkholder | Victor Bonavida | Steve Alterman | Rif Hutton | Madeleine Russell | Tony Matthews
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2010 | TV | DVD | Library | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
Grabbed Astro Boy (2009) from my library’s quick picks shelf not expecting much. Good thing because there isn’t much here. That said, it’s not terrible for a complete re-imaging of Osamu Tezuka’s legendary character. Decent CG animation and Nic Cage voiceover.
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