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Robot & Frank

  • 2012


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Positive Reviews 72
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Average Rating 3.4/5
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2.0
Robot & Frank is an old school indie: more concerned with telling a story and moving an audience than challenging anyone. Av Club
2.0
Its an old school Sundance offering: more concerned with telling a story and moving an audience rather than challenging anyone. Av Club
4.5
As youll have gathered from that description, Robot & Frank isnt exactly a high octane thriller. Den Of Geek
2.0
Langella brings the film a gruff magic, drying out what might have been a tritely annoying buddy movie. EW
3.1
There is one scene of genuine emotional impact, and I wish it had been more deeply developed. Rogerebert
4.0
And at 75, Langella continues to be one of the greatest, most expressive actors of his generation; he can depict cantankerous and confused with such e .. Common Sense Media
2.5
...a delicate, contained dramedywith an understated turn by Frank Langella. Indie Wire
2.0
The pleasure of watching the star sling barbs at Sarsgaards sandpaper dry android, shyly court sexy librarian Susan Sarandon and rage against geriatri .. Time Out
3.0
But the film feels slight it doesnt quite crack 90 minutes and never gains much momentum, trundling towards a morose but largely unmoving climax. Time Out
1.3
At heart, Christopher D. Fords script is about the stagnation and loss of ones mental and physical capacities as one draws nearer to the inevitable, b ..
4.5
Bit by bit, the script by Christopher D. Ford drops clues that Langellas mind isnt what it was. Screen Daily
4.5
For a film thats smart enough to have Frank try and steal a copy of Don Quixote (Frank being Quixote to the Robots Sancho Panza), it doesnt know quite .. Collider
4.0
Theres baggage aplenty in the ex cons parenting history, but the film thankfully underplays that melodrama, reserving its most poignant moments for in .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Heres a film with a premise that could have played horrendously in the wrong hands. Telegraph
4.0
To keep the story lively, the filmmakers have given it a futuristic backdrop and blended in elements of classic caper films.
5.0
105 minutes.).There are so many ways that a movie about a robot and an old man might have gone wrong. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Forget the sci fi trimmings and sentimental pay off this is a gleefully subversive character study of a charming but unapologetic rogue.
3.0
No one conveys late life elegy and cool intellectual cunning like Langella. Ny Daily News
3.5
Their friendship is warm and sincere which carries the film quite a bit, even to its fairly predictable conclusion. JoBlo
4.5
One of my favorite films from this years Sundance. Frank Langella deserves serious awards buzz. JoBlo
3.1
As the evil library director, Strong gives a performance that is broad enough to belong to a Will Ferrell comedy. The Globe And Mail
3.8
A small, sweet character study that affords Frank Langella another opportunity to shine. Philly
3.0
Japan is the global leader in robotics, and its population is aging even more rapidly than the U.Ss. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
Its more humorous than funny, more charming than truly entertaining. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Jake Schreier directs this comedy starring Frank Langella as a retired jewel thief who discovers that his cutting edge home assistance robot may be th .. Blu Ray
2.0
Kudos to the filmmakers for keeping it simple, interesting and warm hearted.
3.8
Theres bracing humor here, and a dash of heartbreak just dont expect to be wrapped up in a warm and fuzzy cinematic blanket. Rolling Stone
4.0
The View London Review out ofstarsRunning time:minsDirected by Jake Schreier, Robot & Frank is set in the near future and stars Frank Langella as Fran .. View London
3.8
PLAYING AT Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington; Malverne Cinema; and Manhasset Cinemas BOTTOM LINE Warm performances and low tech effects merge nicely in t .. News Day
2.0
It may not seem like an even playing field pitting an actor as powerfully intense as Frank Langella opposite a robot, but thats the game plan behind t .. Cs Monitor
4.0
Watching Langella as a highly accomplished second story man is just, well, sexy. Film Journal International ..
4.0
This is largely achieved through the performances, which are consistently good. Az Central
2.5
This makes the productions accountant happy, since theres no need to budget for special costumes or props. Boston
3.9
The key to making all of this come together is Langella, who effortlessly conveys the complexity of Franks anger and confusion even when playing a sce .. Npr
4.4
Its seriously emotional, occasionally deeply sad and even pessimistic, but very funny. Star Tribune
3.8
A movie that reminds us of the power of memories and the tragedy of losing them, Robot & Frank is an amusing charmer that may get lost amid the noise .. Toronto Star
3.0
Robot & Frank does not quite deliver a killer punch, but its an engaging, humane fantasy. Guardian
4.0
This affecting comedy about getting old and out of touch is set in the near future and finds Frank Langella in good form as an elderly former cat burg .. Guardian
4.0
Its genuinely one of the best robot performances in cinema history, and you really wonder how many takes it required Sarsgaard to nail some of these l .. Salon
4.0
For the dog days of August, this weekend boasts an unusual bounty of worthwhile small releases arriving on the big screen. Slate
4.0
Its an enjoyable crime caper, an affecting meditation on old age as well as an amusing buddy movie that thrives on the originality of its premise. Flim List
4.0
However, even if you have never fancied the skin tight pants off Gil Gerard or sucked on an Atomic Thunderbuster sweetie (and, frankly, you dont know .. Eye For Film
4.0
Langella is wonderful as Frank; the best scenes are those between Frank and the robot.We are not prepared for the emotional hit as the story reaches i ..
3.0
This isnt funny, moving or eventful enough to merit a trip to the cinema The former is suffering memory loss, the latter has no memory at all. Express
5.0
Frank Langellas presence would be enough to pique my interest in any film. Robot & Frank offers him a modest starring vehicle with a science fiction s .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
In the end its just not funny enough to be completely entertaining and the sentiment feels tacked on. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
The movie is sweet and agreeably unambitious, derailed only by an egregious third act twist. Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
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2.0
The film tries to say something coherent about important issues such as the descending darkness of old age but misses the mark with most of them. Standard
2.0
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3.8
And though the audience may be tempted to humanize the robot as well, the film excels most as a showcase for the still crafty, supremely human Langell .. Groucho Reviews
3.8
The Frank in Robot & Frank is a reluctantly retired (but not quite reformed) jewel thief, beginning to slip into the fog of Alzheimers.The Robot is hi .. Nj
3.5
No need making too much of Frank & Robot, but the movie deserves credit for coming close to turning a comic fantasy into a sensitively realized look a .. Movie Habit
4.0
Boasting a delightful, insightful blend of old school flourishes delivered with a thoroughly modern finish, this polished debut from first timers Jake .. The Age
3.0
The final twist is a little forced, but otherwise the actors ensure that the fanciful plot stays grounded in recognisable emotions and Langella and Sa .. The Age
3.0
Almost all the characters are thrown into the mix for a disappointing finale that sinks into soapish melodrama, but Langellas class manages to prevent .. Digital Spy
3.8
Lock picking that would require countless hours from a human can happen in a snap when the thief processes and tests number combinations faster than a .. Red Eye Chicago
3.0
Its an overlong, arduous caper, drawn from the work of thriller writer Donald E. Westlake much as a patients tooth might be extracted with much banter .. Ft
3.5
All of this makes the film thoroughly engaging even if the story never pushes our imagination or delivers on its promise. Contact Music
4.4
..never hits the easy and obvious beats of a buddy comedy; theres no sentimental bonding between man and mecha man. Similarly, though it feints toward .. Ar Kansas Online
4.0
In the end, it offers a bittersweet final note, thanks to the carefully shaded performance by Langella, in his best role since the unfortunately littl .. Hollywood And Fine
4.0
Weve hardly gone wanting for big screen robots of late Michael Fassbenders inpenetrable cyborg was the best thing in Ridley Scotts overly ponderous Pr .. The Arts Desk
3.8
Frank Langella has a robot caretaker and friend in Robot & Frank..Credit: Samuel Goldwyn Films and Stage 6 Films SHARE By of the Robot & Frank is abou .. Js Online
4.0
Franks story may be upsetting, but theres also more than enough humor, heart and honesty to the film to make it both an enjoyable and thoughtful exper .. Shockya
4.0
Its darker elements are handled with a light touch that dont allow the films fantasy structure to become overburdened with self importance. Sbs
4.5
The weird and wonderful script indulges its cutesy quirks, but also has a lot of truth about it, particularly with regard to how we aim to weather the .. What Culture
4.0
A fairly cheap trick towards the denouement aside, this is cutely observed, thoughtful work. The Skinny
4.0
The result is breathtakingly dumb with absolutely zero redeeming features. Scots Man
4.0
Jake Schreiers first feature is a slight story its maybe something that could have turned up in an episode of the Twilight Zone but its also tender an .. Scots Man
3.0
An enjoyable diversion, a lightweight bit of philosophizing that blends humor with the bittersweet. No La
2.0
One of the few movies Ive seen where the future is not a dystopic nightmare, 3D generated phantasmagoria, or otherwise unbelievable peek into a not to .. The Verge
4.0
A delightfully light and funny comedy/drama, it is deceptively about more than youd think. Metro
3.0
Genuinely funny and, by its closing chapter, heart wrenching, Schreier and Fords debut feature is simultaneously one of the most safely uncontroversia .. Scifi Now
1.0
That may well be true; classic academic experiments suggest so, and the story presents itself as a fictionalized version of real life incidents. Wsj
3.0
I, for one, really hope that the future becomes what it is in Robot & Frank. The Mary Sue
3.0
The ending of Robot and Frank may not be disappointing; its just not as crowd pleasing as it could be.Its more rote than fulfilling. Tony Mack
3.5
Its irresponsibility redeems itits a raspberry blown against the dying of the light. Ny Mag
2.0
The whimsical but whip smart tone suggests a liveaction version of a Pixar movie. New States Man
4.5
A feat of power, nuance and daredevil craft, Langellas performance is a reminder that giants still fill the stage, and the screen. Entertainment Time
4.0
Its a well layered performance thats funny and devastating in equal measure. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.0
The performance is intimate and richly detailed without any showiness or actorish ticks.Its a richly human note in a fictional near future where such .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
4.4
This is the dark side of our digital age, and it makes for some soulless moviegoing experiences if youre looking for oldfangled bells and whistles lik .. Ut Sandiego
3.0
In the near future, it appears, the enslavement of robots as helpmates will raise cultural controversy in some circles.Through it all, Franks underlyi .. Aarp
4.0
With a lesser actor onboard, the film could easily have descended into an empty exercise in quirk. Hey U Guys
4.0
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3.0
Other science fiction spectacles of the summer have offered us mind boggling technologies, but there really is no better special effect in the movies .. Blog Oregonlive
4.0
Human and artificial intelligence coexisting in the most meaningful way. The Reel Deal
3.0
Warmth and charm have almost been sucked dry from this incarnation of Oz and performances are muted, especially Franco, who bumbles through his scenes ..
2.0
Ultimately a reflection on connections lost and regained in our post modern, technology dependent era, Robot & Frank is a late summer movie treat that .. Movie Dearest Blog Spot
3.0
Calling this closing chapter of the teenybopper vampire quintology the best in the series is fairly faint praise, since its predecessors are arguably .. Rage Monthly



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