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53 out of 100

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6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

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  • Starring: Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nicolas Cage
  • Summary: Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named TENMA. Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero. (Summit Entertainment)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    The movie contains less of its interesting story and more action and battle scenes than I would have preferred.
  2. Time Out New York
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    60
    What's ultimately more impressive than the vigorous madcap action and innocuous humor, however, is Bowers's willingness to address adult themes--alienation, regret, class tensions--with a directness that shows a surprising respect for his target young-adult audience
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    60
    Derivative bits aside, the pint-sized Japanese icon takes flight in vibrant CG animation -- no 3D glasses required.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. JacobP
    10
    Nothing short of excellent. I'm tired of critics with no clue dictating to audiences what kids will and won't get. This is a great movie which balances themes of father and son; laugh-out-loud humour and fantastic action. Plus- giant robots are always cool.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. BryanL
    5
    Kids loved the movie and the plot was cute but do not underestimate the political slant.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. LoylaH
    0
    Astro Boy is not just derivative, but its main problem is that is still has a typical Japanese outdated outlook on themes that Hollywood productions do better in exploring. Coupled with a Pinocchio character that later becomes a Rambo that shoots missiles from his behind and feet, it is more ridiculous than any Hollywood animated films. The movie is also boring, overplays it sentiments and a complete turn-off to kids. My three kids were bored and could not relate to the character at all.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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