Robots (2005)

So much average

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

In a robot world, a young idealistic inventor travels to the big city to join his inspiration's company, only to find himself opposing its sinister new management. Beautiful looking and with lot's of heart and joy 'Robots' is packed with a terrific cast of well known actors such as Halle Berry, Ewan McGregor, Greg Kinnear and the late and great Robin Williams. I really enjoyed the way the robots looked but also the storyline was interesting enough to say the least and it's definitely a movie that i'd recommend you to give it a fair share of a chance it's worth it. (A+)

Personally, I thought this was a great movie! The characters are well developed, there's no shortage of creativity and while some of the jokes are miss, others definitely hit. Robin Williams stands out as the breakout character of this movie. Ewan Mcgregor voices Rodney Copperbottom, an aspiring inventor who moves to the big city to make it in his dream job. Along the way he meets a rag tag group of robots. Among them are named Piper (Amanda Bynes) and Fender (Robin Williams). With the help of his new friends Rodney discovers the dark truth about the lack of spare parts. But enough said as it's better if you watch it yourself and i'd recommend it.

Robots (2005): Dir: Chris Wedge / Voices: Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Robin Williams, Greg Kinnear, Amanda Bynes: Computer generated family fare about creation and ability. Rodney Copperbottom leaves home in pursuit of presenting his ideas to Robot City only to discover it is taken over by the evil Ratchet who upgrades robots leaving those robots that are unable to afford fixing to be destroyed. Dreary plot travels formula with a mindless climax centred around violence. Directed by Chris Wedge who previously made Ice Age. Voice talents are totally flat and add little or no personality to otherwise weak characterizations. Ewan McGregor voices Rodney who is the typical hero. There is nothing interesting about him. Halle Berry whose female robot serves only as a potential romance. How robots achieve this is something best left unexplored. Robin Williams voices the dismantling Fender in what amounts to his typical nightclub act, which is far more entertaining and certainly funnier than this. Greg Kinnear voices the standard villain Ratchet who seems modelled after hundreds of other villains. Amanda Bynes plays fender's younger sister, which makes one wonder how that is even possible. There might have been potential here but it seems lost within its flimsy writing. Visual images are exquisite with their electronic city and factories but the screenplay needs major repairs. Score: 3 / 10

I really do not understand the hate for this movie, particularly Williams' performance. I loved his character, and I did not find him even slighty annoying. I think that was genius casting, because he fits the character of Fender perfectly.Also, the message is superb and is handled brilliantly. In fact, I'd say there are 3 main morals. "You are perfect no matter who you are", "Never give up" and "see a need, fill a need." They are all truly fantastic morals.My only flaw with the movie is that they didn't show the transport enough! That scene where Rodney and Fender take the "train" to Bigweld Industries is genius and amazingly imaginative. I wanted more!So overall, 94/100, great picture for kids, and has enough humour to keep adults entertained. I honestly have no idea why nobody talks about it like they do with Toy Story and Finding Nemo and other animations. Because in my opinion, Robots is up there.