Astro Boy

In futuristic Metro City, a brilliant scientist named Tenma builds Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore), a robotic child with superstrength, X-ray vision and the ability to fly. Astro Boy sets out to explore the world and find acceptance, learning what being human is all about in the process. Finding that his friends and family in Metro City are in danger, he uses his incredible powers to save all that he loves.

Starring

Freddie Highmore	Astro Boy/Toby
Kristen Bell	Cora
Nathan Lane	Ham Egg
Eugene Levy	Orrin
Matt Lucas	Sparx
Bill Nighy	Robotsky
Donald Sutherland	Stone
Charlize Theron	"Our Friends" Narrator
Samuel Jackson	Zog
Nicolas Cage	Dr. Tenma

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Oct 26, 2009 - AnDroo.Napoli on Astro Boy

It is what it is.

I swear this is one of those weird "Had to be there" moments where I was talking with my friends about the movie and the thing that kept popping into my head was:

"You know what this reminds me of? that old "Astro Boy" cartoon from like the 60's."

...what a coincidence huh?

The quality of the film is barely better than what you see on your average TV cartoon show these days. But I couldn't help but notice there was a black sheep in the animator's department. 99% Of the movie followed a particular style, except for a few things, usually pertaining to ultra destructive weapons. You could tell there was one guy that drew things a little differently. Not saying it was bad, but certain things really stood out. Like seeing surgical power tools, bone saws, and such in the isle of your local stuffed animal shop. There was just a bit of disconnect here and there.

Sure, take the kids to see it, I'm sure most will get a kick out of it. And NO, none of the old racist stereotypes were cast in this film.