Robots

  • 2005


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$ 262 Million
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Positive Reviews 67
Negative reviews 19
Average Rating 3.2/5
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2.0
In this zippy, enjoyable sci fi slapstick jamboree, the main characters arent sleek and shiny digital droids. EW
4.4
What the restaurant serves on the plates I will leave to your imagination. Rogerebert
4.0
Just like its endearing hero Rodney, this movie is assembled from hand me down parts (like its classic underdog story), but it has tons of heart. Common Sense Media
1.9
Robots more or less confirms that production studio Blue Sky is likely to be remembered as the Jan to Pixars Marcia and PDIs Cindy.
4.0
But the kid thinks itll be easy.You just go to Mr. Big Welds plant and he makes you a star.
2.5
Robots nails the message and its a worthy one but the magics missing in action.
2.0
Visually it is fairly impressive, conjuring up a shiny, detailed world of ball bearings, gears, dents and rivets. The New York Times
3.0
If only they had taken another year to create a story worthy of the design! E Film Critic
3.0
Robots isnt a joyless experience, but the thought, effort and expense that went into casting Jay Leno as a fire hydrant might have been better placed .. E Film Critic
1.5
If the tinny tykes arent hell bent on universal domination (see Doctor Whos Cybermen), theyre becoming scarily sentient (witness Humans or Westworld). Telegraph
3.8
Adults and children who arent emotionally scarred by the flatulence jokes and robot in peril plot turns will find a lot to like about Blue Sky Studios .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
And theres plenty to like about Robots its a gleaming, candy coloured spectacle whose sweetly nostalgic theme gives rise to some very impressive visua ..
3.0
Shares more in common with an average episode of Scooby Doo than it does with Monsters Inc. Cinema Blend
2.5
I was personally looking for a fun time, a few laughs, great animation, memorable characters and plenty of entertainment value, and received only frag .. JoBlo
4.0
The boy has already created Wonderbot, a mechanical wizard that can do all sorts of things. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Itself seems recycled...as far as these kinds of movies go, its mediocre sporadically amusing but never hilarious, and curiously flat despite all the .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Robots is every bit as visually engaging as the best of the Pixar (or Dreamworks) digitally animated fare. ReelViews
3.0
Toilet humor is actually funny (well, the arm fart sequence was unnecessary but its capped by one of the films best sight gags).
2.5
As a result, the movie is packed with silly, juvenile bits of humor (ie fart jokes) and references aimed strictly at the kids (there is, I kid you not .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
The visual imagination on display is dazzling.A memorable sequence has Rodney and Fender taking an amazing thrill ride through the city, being whisked .. Lariat
3.0
Like I said, you dont notice this kind of visual punnery if the movie is great, or if the jokes are particularly clever.In Monsters Inc., it felt like .. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Its a constant current of clever and witty gags, many of which are sharp throwaway bits the film never slows down for. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
This is the way things tend to go in Robots: boys go forth and girls stand by. Pop Matters
4.0
In short, Robots is a lot of fun, with a sharp script and enough jokes aimed at both kids and adults to ensure that no one will be disappointed. View London
2.5
The story is a retread of the old Exorcist and Omen formats, but it delivers as much action and spectacle as fans of the genre could want. Cs Monitor
4.0
If Pixar is the gold standard for modern computer animation, Blue Sky Studios rates a metallic silver for Robots, the visually overwhelming followup t .. Film Journal International ..
3.1
Instead, this thinly scripted but brilliantly animated comedy feels as clunky and mechanical as its characters. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
A strangely muted color scheme gives the movie a rather dull look. Its script is similarly uninspired. Internet Reviews
3.8
A funny, vividly made technorama that is always splendid to look at. Boston
3.5
DENIED JUSTICE SECOND IN A SERIES Minnesota police have failed to investigate dozens of rape suspects even though they had been accused of, charged wi .. Star Tribune
4.5
Robots isnt about robots its about people who look like robots. (
4.0
Too bad the film doesnt capitalize more on its musical potential. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
The tin bucket robots characters are just as robotic in personality as they are in form, thus they never come across as being particularly interesting .. Q Network
3.0
Technology makes new leaps in Chris Wedges animated coming of age yarn Robots. Bbc
0.5
Will keep adults amused while the kids focus on Robot Citys highway system. Time
1.5
A hearty DVD package but strictly for that special pre schooler and Robin Williams completist in your life. Slant Magazine
3.1
This is one case where an all star cast in an animated picture is extraneous. The Movie Boy
3.0
Robots is missing a few parts itself, namely wit and originality. Bullz-Eye
3.0
Robots is in the same vein, delivering a genial, positive story with plenty of elements that will appeal to kids and some nice looking, colorful chara .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
Cute, clangy, hyperactive, really shiny, completely inorganic and totally hermetic. Calendar Live
2.0
Latest Entertainment Videos But Bigweld is nowhere to be found after Rodney makes the long trip into this great and dangerous unknown. Seattle Pi
3.0
Robots is a well written computer generated animated childrens comedy that expresses subtle commentary on the industrial and corporate revolution with .. Coles Mithey
3.0
What makes Robots an enjoyable ride is its constant whimsy, the clever visual and verbal puns the animators make, filling every scene with blink and y .. Pajiba
2.5
But who am I kidding Im tired of kids films intent on pushing boundaries visually only to leave their screenplays as a non important afterthought, mas .. Movie Freak
3.0
Its missing the zing of the images or the emotion of Ice Age (or almost any Pixar film).Fortunately, the vocal performances are all first rate, and pa .. Cnn
3.1
Despite its routine, connect the dots plot and unengaging vocal performances, the movies sense of humor keeps it running like a well oiled machine. Spliced Wire
4.0
Robots continues with a fun animated ride that should be a treat for the whole family. 7M Pictures
2.5
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
Uniquely suited to computer generated animation, and the filmmakers have paid particular attention to character detail like dents, rust and chipped pa .. Boxoffice Magazine
1.5
The film is suffused with clever visual ideas but on a storytelling level, Robots is in dire need of an upgrade. La Weekly
5.0
Featuring an all star cast, it contains enough jokes for adults and kids alike, and makes good use of some truly impressive animation. Three Movie Buffs
2.5
The University of Missouri has closed its investigation of Terrence Phillips and did not find enough evidence to support allegations of rape, stalking .. Kansas City
5.0
Wonderfully entertaining! Visually tantalizing! Musically upbeat! A modern animation with the spirit of The Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka. Ross Anthony
5.0
If Halle Berrys Cappy, the shapely, if metallic, Bigweld executive that sees something promising in the small town kid with the weird invention, doesn .. Killer Movie Reviews
4.4
The rest of Robots is a cute, funny, heartwarming movie with great visual effects. Waffle Movies
2.5
Ice Age worked because it centered on its principle dinosaur age characters, all of which managed to evolve (pun intended), but Robots seems more inte .. Movie Crypt
3.0
The result is a timeless tale that pushes the boundaries of animation, while introducing characters rich with whimsy, heart and soul. Movie Web
3.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
1.5
here have been worse family films that have been in release in recent memory, but Racing Stripes still isnt good enough to recommend even at a discoun .. Bowling Green Daily News
3.0
There are a few somewhat touching moments, but on the whole it comes off clever rather than heartfelt. Decent Films
2.0
Its a breathtaking tour guide to a fantastic world populated entirely by robots; its gorgeous art design and funky characters make every frame a joy. Flip Side Archive
3.8
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3.0
Although Robots has great animation, wonderful visual invention, and a few clever jokes, it has no compelling characters or story to hold them togethe .. Movie Metropolis
3.5
Aside from the visuals, one of the most remarkable things about Robots is just how cheesy it is. Future Movies
3.8
The film is very imaginative and you need to see it several times to appreciate the humor. Entertainment Spectrum
3.8
a satisfying follow up to Ice Age, the 2002 smash that put Wedges Blue Sky Studios on the map. James Sanford on Film
4.4
I sat in my seat for 90 minutes enthralled by the look of the film and laughing continually at the endlessly clever jokes. Robots is wonderful family .. Aisle Seat
2.5
Well either fix the issue to your satisfaction or issue you a full, immediate refund.Just let us know we want you to be happy! Movie Eye
2.0
I wouldnt scrap the whole thing, but an upgrade on some parts probably would have been a wise investment. TheMovieChicks.com
1.5
While the intelligence level is definitively family friendly, it only occasionally manages to rise to the heights of current Pixar benchmark The Incre .. IGN Movies
2.5
This political subtext to this decades most popular horror films will be mocked and riffed upon for years if theres any justice: Whats the fun in a ho .. Films Nobs
3.0
... boasts some of the same antic slapstick that made Ice Age such frosty fun, this new animated feature represents a quantum leap forward in both hea .. Review Journal
4.4
The conflict kicks a very zealous narrative adventure into gear that is part buddy movie, part coming of age tale, part ensemble satire and even part .. Cinema Phile
3.0
Robots has the nuts and bolts basics of quality computer animation and family fun, even if the script lacks a certain polish. Net Flix
3.0
What else suggests a complete surrender of effort, imagination, and skill better than an extended flatulence joke between all the metallic characters Film Jerk
2.0
Unfortunately, at the end of its 95 minute ride, it still pretty much amounts to nothing. Metro Weekly
3.0
The story holds it back from the classic status... All the same, Robots is cute and colorful. Kids will love it and parents will be entertained enough .. Film Force Ign
3.5
Two Old South Baton Rouge residents and an NAACP representative filed a petition Thursday to recall Councilwoman Tara Wicker, who came under fire from .. 2 The Advocate
3.8
The story doesnt go in any unexpected directions, but with such fabulous visuals ... it doesnt have to. Stardem
3.8
Despite the occasional dent, Robots emerges as a compelling bit of comic clockwork. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Far more interested in yelling look what we can do! than in developing any of its characters or livening up its recycled story. Gost Dog
4.3
Parents do talk to each other and word will spread...this one is good! Supercala.com
2.5
When a films primary source of pleasure comes from sights half hidden in the background, theres something terribly amiss.
3.8
Long after androids have rebelled against human subservience and destroyed us all, predictable stories and sugar sweet endings will live on. Arizona Daily Star
3.0
Kids will probably like it more than adults but this is a film that, for the most part, parents will be able to enjoy rather than endure.
2.0
If its not high art, Robots buoyant tone eventually overwhelms you and wins you over. Now Playing Mag
3.0
A gem of pacing, humor and fun... for those of you keeping score, thats exactly how a movie should be made. Edge Boston
1.5
Though adults will yawn and stretch, the kiddies will like it. And thats the important thing.
3.1
It is what the films lacking characters or real drama that keeps it from becoming something better.
5.0
Robots is brilliant and warm family fun! The animation is eye poppingly beautiful! Blunt Review
3.1
Robots is fraught with silly one liners, plot contrivances and predictable solutions. Theres nothing for mature minds except toilet humor. Cinema Sight
4.5
If its story line isnt exactly novel a dreamer son sets off for the Big City to fulfill his destiny and make his poor parents proud its look is hypnot .. Dallas Observer
2.5
For a movie that supposedly values peoples character over their appearance, its ironic that the only thing memorable about Robots is how wonderful it .. Lawrence Journal-World
3.8
As engaging and entertaining as Robots is, the tale of eager robot inventor Rodney Copperbottom (voiced by Ewan McGregor) is slight and predictable at .. Dvd Journal
4.0
Does not suffer from Shark Tale syndrome; instead a good story with a good message and great performances. Cinerina
2.5
The gadget centric names, from Robot City to Rivet Town, are strangely devoid of comic imagination. Wash Times
3.0
Robots isnt so much a movie as it is a wild theme park ride disguised as a feature film. Romantic Movies About
3.5
Robots is packed with so many funny cultural references and movie tributes youll forgive the thin plot that starts to squeak slightly in its final thi .. Dm Register
3.0
A smart, snappy energy to the dialogue that gives the film a zesty flavor rarely found in the genre. Mixed Reviews
3.8
In accordance with the current formula for animated films made for children, the hero is on an epic journey accompanied by a scene stealing, wisecrack .. Town Topics
1.5
...most of these robot gags were already done, and better, on TVs Futurama. LYTRules.com
5.0
The sophistication of its humor is at the level of The Simpsons, and the computer animation is a wonder.
3.8
Robots overcomes the script weaknesses like so much sand in the gears and proves itself to be a well oiled entertainment machine.



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