Astro Boy |  | Actors: Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell
Studio: Summit Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Running Time: 94 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 6 x 0.4
MPN: 025192058417
UPC: 025192058417
EAN: 0025192058417
ASIN: B001PR0Y7Q
Theatrical Release Date: October 23, 2009
Release Date: March 16, 2010
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Product Description
Set in futuristic metro city astro boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (summit) Release Date: 03/16/2010 Starring: Voice Of Kristen Bell Run time: 94 minutes Rating: Pg Director: David Bowers
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Are heroes born or made? How does one go about finding one's true destiny? Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage), a revered scientist on the floating paradise known as Metro City, has recently created a technologically advanced robot in the image of his late son Toby in an effort to assuage his overwhelming grief. Far from an average robot, his creation (Freddie Highmore) is a thinking, feeling robot endowed with the memories and emotions of the real Toby and powered by a unique blue core energy recently discovered by Dr. Tenma's good friend Dr. Elefun (Bill Nighy). Despite his efforts, Dr. Tenma quickly discovers that his new creation will never replace his human son, and he coldly casts him aside. Being a thinking, feeling robot, the robot boy sets off in search of a place where he might fit in, and his journey lands him below Metro City, on the surface of the wasteland known as Earth, where he is befriended first by a trio of rebellious robots who dub him Astro Boy and later by a group of human orphans led by the robot repairman Dr. Hamegg (Nathan Lane). Although Astro Boy fully intends to confess his robotic origins to the humans, circumstances prevent the disclosure, and his first real friendships are tainted by the underlying deception. Meanwhile, back in Metro City, President Stone (Donald Sutherland) launches a campaign to destroy Astro Boy in an effort to steal the blue core energy and use it with its opposing and very unstable red core energy to guarantee his reelection. In the end, Astro Boy's real ancestry comes to light, and his relationships with the humans and his very existence are threatened. It also falls to Astro Boy to save Metro City from certain destruction at the hands of President Stone. Based on the 1950s Japanese manga and the 1960s Astro Boy Japanese animated television series commonly credited as the first anime cartoon, Astro Boy is an engaging, action-packed film about self-discovery and pursuing one's destiny. While there's a healthy amount of violence and peril in the film, it's generally appropriate for ages 7 and older. --Tami Horiuchi
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 AstroBoy is back for a whole new generation! January 28, 2010
V. Arreola (Texas)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Astroboy is an interesting movie. I went and saw this movie a few days after it released in theatres. I kinda remember the cartoon as a kid and this helped to relive those memories. Astroboy is a robot that has superpowers and uses them to save people and the world.
Astroboy is a character that dates back to the 1950's when it was created by Osamu Tezuka. Astro is really well known in Japan and there were several of the cartoon series came here to the United States.
The movie follows the story pretty well but at the same time adds a few new things here and there to not just be a copy and paste kind of story.
There are some spoilers ahead:.......
In the manga (or comic) and now Movie is a boy named Toby who dies in an accident and his father Dr. Tenma builds a robot to be just like Toby. The scene may scare some children that are really young but personally they did it tastefully and there are no gory scenes or anything. (For the parents you see a bright flash and his hat is lying on the ground). Alot of parents were upset by this however many movies made by Disney and so forth have had characters die in their movies constantly but people still praise them.
I suppose since it is a young boy they feel that it should not occur but the producers of the film wanted to keep the orgin of Astro as close as possible.
The movie was pretty well done. There's some drama in along with action and that was pretty good. It helped lead into the action sequences instead of being non-stop action or drama. I liked this film since it was something everyone could enjoy. I went with my mom, dad, and 7 year old niece. She really enjoyed it and the whole family wants it on DVD and blu-ray. I do not remember any bad language as well.
I feel that if people gave Astroboy a chance they will enjoy it. We've watched many kids films like Kung Fu Panda, Monsters Vs Aliens, and so on recently and this was one we all could watch no problem.
The movie looks great but in this day and age it is hard to compete with kids films since many come along on a constant basis. I really enjoy the Pixar films like the Incredibles, Toy Story, etc and I put Astroboy on par with them. I feel that this movie was definitely better than some of the recent kid films.
I also would encourage people if they are interested to check out the cartoons. They are actually pretty good. I bought them since I barely remember them as a kid and I am glad I did. The 80's set is really good. It covers some serious topics while still having that cute appeal for kids. They are on amazon and really inexpensive as well.
I'll attempt to break it down for people.
Pros: 1.Based on a popular character in Japan
2. Something both adults and children can enjoy
3. No bad language and little potty humor (if any)
4. Pretty good voice actors as well.
Cons: 1. Fans of the old cartoons may not like the new look
Hope everyone has a great day!
A delightful, heartwarming and unforgettable film December 25, 2009
Laughing Dragon
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The movie "Astro Boy" is a delight to the eye, mind and heart. The production design is especially enjoyable; from the futuristic Art Deco architecture of the floating Metro City to the open, expressive innocence of Astro's face, the film gives the viewer a pleasing visual palette unsurpassed even by Pixar. The action sequences are top-notch and inspire excitement and exhilaration, especially when Astro takes his first flight into open sky. The voice actors were well-chosen and give moving performances: in particular, Nick Cage as the grieving, conflicted Dr. Tenma and Freddie Highmore as the courageous, put-upon misfit Astro are standouts, while Kristen Bell as Astro's human friend Cora lends the character the perfect balance between tough and tender; as a happy result, Cora's confusion when she discovers her new friend is a robot, and her eventual resolve to love him just the same, are emotional highlights of the film. But "Astro Boy"'s most significant achievement is the movie's ability to wring the hearts of its viewers. Astro inspires our sympathies with his struggles, and our cheers when he finally proves his worth. He is easily the successor to another wronged cinematic hero, Simba of The Lion King. Suffice it to say, this film deserved far more attention and praise than it got; it's easily one of the best animated films of 2009. I've seen it at the theater several times; seen, over and over, the delighted reaction to the film from children and their parents; and I would willingly see it again. And I can't wait to buy it on DVD.
Well I've got to say I LOVED Astro Boy! March 17, 2010
Music and Anime Fan 12 (Texas)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
What a fun, cool, movie! Astro Boy was one awesome ride! It has action, a wonderful voice cast and the animation is beautiful! (Sometimes some of us need a break from 3D) Now I'm a HUGE anime fan so I was really looking forward to seeing this movie and I loved every second. And I really believe, Astro Boy could be a movie for a lot of children to like maybe not little ones. But for kids who love superheroes Astro Boy IMO is perfect! My family loved it! And on Blue Ray it's amazing just too look at! Astro Boy is truly one of my favorite movies that I have seen in a LONG time! =)
Awesome movie - an unbiased review April 23, 2010
SantaBanta
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was not exposed to astro boy comics, so i saw the movie completely unbiased (if anything i was reluctant to watch it owing to bad ratings).
anyway, I was blown away by the story and the awesome quality of the movie.
its sad that this movie didn't succeed even though its exceeds in all respects other crap movies like "Monster vs Aliens" and "Cloudy iuth chance of meat balls", which are unoriginal and uncreative and utterly boring.
I dare say this movie even beats Incredibles and is on par with many pixar movies.
It goes to show how fortunes can be turned around by propaganda
A super adventure! December 28, 2009
Wallin (NY, USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
When the movie was first released in theaters, I didn't bother to go to it until I realized there were only a couple of showings left and it would probably be gone in a week or two. Sure enough, 10 days later it was gone, but in that time I ended up seeing it 4 times.
I loved this movie! It has the same animation quality as The Incredibles, and while I love anime, I never watched the Astro Boy cartoon, but that didn't stop me from enjoying the story. It's simply the journey of a super boy trying to find his place in the world. Not really original, like one other review said, but as children's movie or an anime fan, it was perfect. Astro Boy was just an endearing character for me.
I liked the English voice acting a lot, nothing wrong with the dialogue. There were a couple of minor parts that didn't quite make sense to me afterward, but they were small things that didn't affect the plot at all. I also wished they explained some things about the other characters at the end of the movie, but again, they were minor enough that it didn't ruin it for me.
I definitely look forward to getting this on blu-ray, glad they finally set a date for it.
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