Astro Boy

  • 2009


MOVIE IS energetic contemporary original exciting emotional
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43 %
49 % Rotten
$ 39 Million
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Positive Reviews 45
Negative reviews 17
Average Rating 2.9/5
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2.0
Older viewers are more likely to see a muddled film full of one dimensional characters and insultingly strident politics. Av Club
2.2
Young audiences will get a slick, exciting, well animated adventure with a neat child robot protagonist who gets drawn into city smashing battles. Av Club
1.5
Even when theres nothing going on plot wise, theres something going on visually to keep the eyes busy. Den Of Geek
2.5
Its a totally serviceable reboot for young people who are just discovering the joys of manga, but I cant help but miss the raw animation and even rawe .. Austin Chronicle
1.5
For a film that is meant to introduce Astros back story and set the stage for sequels, this boy robot hasnt been programmed with much of a personality .. Screen Daily
3.0
Astro Boy, with its colourful animation and its dramatic voice overs is perfect weekend fare for kids who need a break from the violent games on play .. ETimes (TOI)
3.8
Still, Astro Boy is better than most of its recent competitors, such as Monsters vs. Aliens and Kung Fu Panda. Rogerebert
1.5
While the mix isnt quite designed to reference perfection, its certainly an enjoyable, engaging listening experience. IGN
2.0
Advertising More often than not when there is an animated film with a star studded cast its a very good indication that youre in for a very mediocre m .. Screen Rant
2.5
Despite its lack of originality, though, the family friendly movie is smartly written, brisk and fun and. The Globe And Mail
2.5
But unlike the protagonists of almost any and all of the Pixar titles, Astro Boys namesake lacks even an iota of soul. Philly
3.2
The movie never soars like Astro Boy, but it does rise above the lack of promise that prevails in the early scenes, which is a tough thing for any mov .. Philly
2.5
The new American movie makes the mistake of ignoring whatever appeal the original franchise had and instead becomes a slick, state of the art product .. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
But the TV series, primitive though it was, had a sweet innocence and joyfulness that made it more fun. Chicago Reader
3.5
Astro Boy is a story of what it means to be human.It is about heroism and self sacrifice. Lariat
2.8
The film is basically a 30 minute superhero origins story stretched out to 90 minutes.By the time Astro Boy is defined as a character, with clearly de .. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
As head of the Ministry of Science working for President Stone (voice of DONALD SUTHERLAND), however, Tenma doesnt have much time for his son, instead .. Screen It
2.0
Its hardly groundbreaking, and some of the voicework is bland, but it doesnt drag. Independent
3.0
Most of the side characters feel badly underwritten, although the gifted cast makes the most of them. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Similarly, the set pieces are exciting and there are several good gags too.Astro Boy is an enjoyable, beautifully animated adventure thats exciting, f .. View London
3.1
The movie comments, in its cartoon way, on fascism, our throwaway culture, and the mistreatment of minorities (the minority being robots), but it also .. Boston
2.5
It strays too far from the original to please hard core fans and it is so confused in tone and purpose that it is hard to tell where its aimed. Smh
2.0
This lacklustre CGI animated movie, a co production between Hong Kong and the United States, is based on a Japanese manga cartoon and directed by a Br .. Guardian
3.0
It is a bold and even poignant idea and the movie certainly zips along. Guardian
2.0
The film is fast, colourful and weird enough not to be dull. But that still doesnt mean it is good. Daily Mail
3.5
If youre pining for the richness of a Pixar film, or even for the crackerjack comedy of, say, Kung Fu Panda, look elsewhere. Ew
3.0
Bowers and co. opt for a pop sensibility that straddles the line between contemporary hipster and classic manga with character designs who will appeal .. Cinema Crazed
2.0
Aside from a few neat flourishes, this is attention sapping stuff, lacking texture in both its visuals and vocal performances. Empire
3.0
Astro Boy may not launch a thousand sequels, but its humor and boy friendly superhero premise make for an entertaining diversion. Common Sense Media
3.5
And later, when theyre adults, and they rewatch this animated feature they liked as children, theyll finally see what they couldnt when they were the .. Movies
3.0
The new version, streamlined and Americanized, but with animation from the Hong Kong company Imagi, lacks the brand recognition of the big CGI studios .. Time
3.1
This brutal scene of humans applauding the utter destruction of robots for mere enjoyment seems familiar but still proves compelling, and even humorou .. Slant Magazine
2.5
Despite its mid 20th century pedigree and its sci fi setting, Astro Boy is almost defiantly a movie of today.While the film retains some of the DNA of .. Washington Post
2.0
There is a degree of slapstick fun and invention running through the film, too, but mostly it feels conventional and somewhat disjointed. Express
3.5
Granted, its probably not as nostalgic as its creators had hoped, but Astro Boy works even better as an animated adventure that both parents and kids .. Bullz-Eye
3.5
I chuckled frequently at the adult themed jokes and visuals and admire the intelligence of some of the more subtle gags. Reeling Reviews
1.5
Nor how drearily dull it is.That may be a blessing for it, for not for us. Flickfilosopher
3.0
Fun, colourful and full of action, David Bowers toon will have little trouble diverting those of a similar age to its perky, wide eyed protagonist. Total Film
4.0
With its simple message charming story and gorgeous retro futuristic animation Astro Boy packs more than enough firepower to overcome the awkwardness .. Hollywood
3.0
The end result is pretty but plain.Like most modern animated films Bowers is trying to make two films, one for the kids and one for the adults, and he ..
2.5
A sobering prologue presents Astro Boy as something of a post modern Pinocchio. Herald Sun
2.5
And the animated battle sequences are pretty cool to watch.Unfortunately, the film suffers with a plot that isnt quite baked all the way through. 7M Pictures
2.5
Lacklustre design and rudimentary storytelling sink Astro Boy below the level of the recent hits of Pixar and DreamWorks. The Star
3.2
Its not every kids movie that features the death nay, vaporization! of its protagonist in the first reel, but Astro Boy somehow manages this trick wit .. Oregon Live
2.5
After all, it has good design and features decent, computer generated animation. Deseret News
4.0
His big screen debut is sure to impress old and new fans alike; its an exciting, heart warming story with humour, splendid visual effects and a big na .. Urban Cine File
3.0
Astro Boy should please new generation fans as thoroughly as nostalgia hungry adults who grew up with the cartoons of the 1960s and 1980s. The Age
2.5
This is as much the launch of a prospective franchise as anything else. Maki At The Movies
2.0
Astro Boy never quite finds an interesting angle on its concept and ends up as a decidedly second tier animated affair. Digital Spy
3.8
Attention, parents: Dont hate Astro Boy just because his giant image is embla zoned across the front of the Times Square Toys R Us.This computer anima .. New York Post
1.9
Without either, the enterprise collapses in its own irresponsible cowardice, tossing away heady ideas for lots of mindless action, unfunny one liners, .. Dustin Put Man
3.8
He now seems anything but dated in this computer animated feature that may be a step below Pixar, but ahead of most other second and third rate animat .. Christianity Today
3.0
Astro Boy is a fun sci fi adventure that will resonate with older fans and win younger viewers. Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
Its a great character and an impetuous movie, but with all the attention placed on keeping the animation energetic and the actors satisfied, someone f .. Brian Or Ndorf
3.0
Its a poorly directed, lifeless mess with wooden performances and pretentious cinematography. Nyc Movie Guru
3.1
Although Astro Boy has its moments, in a movie year already crowded with animated successes, it may not have the superhuman strength to stand out. Js Online
3.0
While a fuel cell or two short of animations final frontier, Astro Boy capably fills the space between Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and Wall E. Sky
3.0
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3.0
The sci fi cityscapes are gleaming, the action energetic and entertaining. Metro
3.5
The movie has its heart in the right place with its pro eco, anti war message, the action is energetic and its fun trying to work out who in the eclec .. What So
2.5
Its a great character and an impetuous movie, but with all the attention placed on keeping the animation energetic and the actors satisfied, someone f .. Scifi Movie Page
1.0
Its ironic that Astro Boys story is rooted in the concept of uniqueness and invention, as director David Bowers (Flushed Away) has failed to come up w .. Future Movies
3.0
I dont know how parents are going to feel about taking their kids to see Astro Boy, but I kind of respect where it goes. Can Mag
2.0
But the look, themes and slam bang Transformers violence of that 1960s animated series make this every bit as dated as Speed Racer, even if it is easi .. Orlando Sentinel
3.5
All these good thoughts are deftly delivered saccharine free with a splash of Bowers dry British wit. The Diva Review
3.5
However, there is a lot of humour and a lot of visual gags in Astro Boy which are genuinely funny, so the older audiences wont mind the Saturday morni .. Cinema Autopsy
3.0
The 1999 animated film The Iron Giant was engaging and told a story from a different perspective. Mid Day
3.5
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3.0
What youll realise very quickly is that Astro Boy although boasting some nifty set pieces despite its lacklustre and cheap looking computer generated .. Daily Record
2.5
Screenwriter Timothy Hyde Harris and co writer/director Bowers fashion a story that has all the classic cultural references but the narrative has a ve .. Dna India
3.1
The effect is closer to Dreamworks than Pixar, however: Astro Boy trades subtlety and emotional development for easy gags. Washington Times
4.0
A smart, snappy upgrade doesnt tarnish memories of a childhood favourite. Empire Online
3.5
Its harsh, but its sweetened by Toby, who even as a cyborg is one of the truest, cleverest, most loyal protagonists of the yearhes not a real boy, but .. Amy Weekly
3.0
Diehard fans should be warned that the movie will not deliver the nostalgic hit they are hoping for. This is not necessarily such a bad thing. At leas .. Time Out Sydney
3.5
Despite its kiddie pop title, its a decent product that should satisfy kids and parents alike. Daily Gazette



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