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Directed by:
David Bowers
Contributors:
Voice - Bill Nighy
Voice - Charlize Theron
Screenwriter - David Bowers
Voice - Donald Sutherland
Voice - Eugene Levy
Voice - Freddie Highmore
Composer - John Ottman
Voice - Kristen Bell
Producer - Maryann Garger
Featured - Matt Lucas
Voice - Matt Lucas
Voice - Nathan Lane
Voice - Nicolas Cage
Director of Photography - Pepe Valencia
Editor - Robert Anich
Production Designer - Samuel Michlap
Voice - Samuel L. Jackson
Screenwriter - Timothy Hyde Harris
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Rhinne
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was sceptical about this film to begin with, but after watching it I was definitely impressed. There were parts which seemed a little quirky and almost out-of-place but as the Astroboy manga was quirky in places this didn't detract from the film. A heartwarming story (if altered a bit for the movie adaption) that will appeal to an audience of all ages.
A deep story told in a light-hearted fashion with comedy throughout. The characters are endearing and the story is well-paced. Very 'rewatchable' and a great buy :D
A deep story told in a light-hearted fashion with comedy throughout. The characters are endearing and the story is well-paced. Very 'rewatchable' and a great buy :D
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Virtual Ron
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
A real nice proper kids film. Ice age 3, cars, wall-e etc they are all great films but they are really films for adults with their grown up sentiments, innuendo and clever "in" jokes. This is the first animated film I have seen in a while that is aimed squarely at kids. The whole story is told from Astroboy's naive innocent, idealistic point of view which, as he keeps getting knocked, lets the film have an emotional impact that the above mentioned films lack. The Astroboy character is flawlessly realised and I really appreciate that the CG animation does not compromise original visual concept by adding excessive detail or effects. The look is clean and simple like a high end hand drawn cartoon. The surround sound effects and LFE are top notch and there is a very catchy main theme. My kids love it, especially the girl 5 who keeps asking for it. (and also want to have rocket boots like Astroboy ,,,,,who doesn't!!!) I have sat through it twice now without complaint. (well actually first time round I thought that nick cage was a bad choice for voice acting because his voice is so distinctive that it is hard to associate it to anything else but nick cage's face. But second viewing I didn't have a problem with it at all so I think it was just a psychological thing.
anyway great film. I hope there is a sequel.
anyway great film. I hope there is a sequel.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By mummy spoon
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I can't believe this is the first review of astroboy, it seems to have been forgotten about in the tidal wave of other animated and family movies released this year and I'm not sure why as me and my two boys loved it .
As a family we buy alot of Dvd's family ones in particular so I have seen the great ones and the terrible ones and this is definately up there near the top.
The film starts off by introducing us to a floating chunk of the earth called Metro City just above the earths surface which has now become a scrap yard for broken robots and other junk .
In Metro city ,Scientist Dr Tenma creates Astroboy to replace his lost son Toby but the robot boy has a much bigger calling.
I don't want to give the whole story away as I watched it not really knowing what it was about so I'll leave it there but I will say , the animation and story are great, and it's been a big hit with my boys who are aged 6 and 7.
There are quite a few extra's on the Dvd aswell, including four short documentary's and two extra scenes. (not deleted scenes)
As a family we buy alot of Dvd's family ones in particular so I have seen the great ones and the terrible ones and this is definately up there near the top.
The film starts off by introducing us to a floating chunk of the earth called Metro City just above the earths surface which has now become a scrap yard for broken robots and other junk .
In Metro city ,Scientist Dr Tenma creates Astroboy to replace his lost son Toby but the robot boy has a much bigger calling.
I don't want to give the whole story away as I watched it not really knowing what it was about so I'll leave it there but I will say , the animation and story are great, and it's been a big hit with my boys who are aged 6 and 7.
There are quite a few extra's on the Dvd aswell, including four short documentary's and two extra scenes. (not deleted scenes)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loves it..
My son loves the film..it came quickly and we all enjoyed it. A great family film enjoyed by everyone. Funny, sad, touching and inspiring.
Published 7 days ago by pippa
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unusual story but 7 year old enjoy it....
Not the plot you expect from a childrens film... essentially the boy of a scientist dies (yes, dies) and the scientist remakes him as a AI type clone with memories and 'look' the... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Mr. B. Cosgrave
5.0 out of 5 stars
LSD
Very good movie . Love to see it. Bought secound hand from zoverstock very cheap price with high quality disc. Saved much .
Published 13 days ago by ks
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great, gripping entertainment for my son
Prompt service, very reasonable cost, and great movie which has kept my son entertained over and over and over again. My son now wants a dog like 'trash can' the robotic dog :-)
Published 29 days ago by Jenni
4.0 out of 5 stars
for all
This is a fantastic film for the whole family to sit down and enjoy. It has a good mixture of adventure, fantasy and love.
Published 1 month ago by lloydie4
3.0 out of 5 stars
Looks good, but a question.
I saw this film on tv as a tailer and it looks very good. One questing though, does the dvd have English Subtitles? I need to know before buying it.
Published 1 month ago by Kirsty lyle
5.0 out of 5 stars
my kids love this film
Very good film for kids, emotions, my kids love this film and can watch few times, can recommend my friends
Published 1 month ago by anita
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
great kids movie and great to watch as family. never to old for astro boy though brought it for a 19 year olds birthday. she loved it.
Published 2 months ago by Markus
5.0 out of 5 stars
FAB BUY
This is a great buy my son loves this film and i have already watched it many many times, good purchase
Published 2 months ago by Mrs L Holmes
4.0 out of 5 stars
I like it
Nice little film, quite sad in parts for a cartoon, I would recommend it as a nice little afternoon filler for children
Published 2 months ago by D. Essex
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