[24] It was commercially released in Australia on October 6, 2011,[25] followed by the United States and Canada on October 7, 2011. Charlie Kenton (Jackman), a former boxer, now spends his days using the robots to fight, but finds himself in a rough patch of failures.After being informed his ex-girlfriend has died, whom he had a child with, Charlie must now take care of the kid for three months until his aunt and uncle return from their second honeymoon. There were also over 100 IMAX screenings in territories outside the United States and Canada, with 62 screenings on October 7.[29]. "[46] Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly gave the film an A-, saying director Levy "makes good use of his specialized skill in blending people and computer-made imaginary things into one lively, emotionally satisfying story". [40] In North America, it topped the box office with $8.5 million on its opening day and $27.3 million in total on its opening weekend, claiming the number one spot, ahead of the other new nationwide release (The Ides of March) and all holdovers. Charlie asks her husband for money so he can buy a new Robot in exchange for turning Max over to them. He has a ramshackle, rusting machine named Ambush who is … or Best Offer. Real Steel was in development for several years before production began on June 24, 2010. While the film features boxing robots, Levy said he wanted to show in the trailer "the father-son drama, the emotion Americana of it". Settling into a gym owned by Bailey Tallet, the daughter of Charlie's former boxing coach, Charlie acquires the once-famous Noisy Boy, but it is destroyed in a subsequent fight against Midas. Ro-Man, Robot Monster Ro-Man, for all intents and purposes, is like the patron saint of the cheesy movie monster. At Max's behest, Charlie pits Atom against Metro, whom Atom overcomes. When he learns that his ex, mother of his son Max, dies, he goes to figure out what to do with him. After the fight, Ricky and his two henchmen attack Charlie for bailing earlier and rob him and Max of their winnings, prompting a defeated and dejected Charlie to return Max to Debra. This channel is dedicated to a series of games fighting robots. [44] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore during the opening weekend gave the film a grade A, on a scale from A+ to F.[45], Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times rated the film 3 stars out of 4, saying, "Real Steel is a real movie. Taking Care of BusinessWhile Roxy and Meltatron were fighting the Rangers, Scrozzle stole chemicals, technical equipment, and then came across the robot's head. A lot. Max finds an old generation robot named Atom and restores him. (2011). "[12], Real Steel had a production budget of $110 million. It went up for auction on eBay in 2016. Jul 25, 2014 - Explore Grace Buswell's board "Real steel" on Pinterest. Robot Boxing Pleasant Viewing. Title: [41] It managed first-place debuts in 11 countries including Hugh Jackman's native Australia ($4.2 million). The film was released on DVD, Blu-ray, and both high-definition and standard-definition digital download on January 24, 2012, from Touchstone Home Entertainment. Simulcam puts the robots in the ring in real time, so you are operating your shots to the fight, whereas even three, four years ago, you used to operate to empty frames, just guessing at what stuff was going to look like. We're always looking for new members, so join today! Animatronic robots were built for the film, and motion capture technology was used to depict the rodeo brawling of computer-generated robots and animatronics, respectively. It’s the rolling boxing-robot repair shop from Real Steel, the 2011 sci-fi classic. Use the HTML below. Even the motion capture isn't as sketchy and glitchy as it normally is. This upsets Max, and when Charlie tries to convince him that living without him is better for Max, Max says he always wanted Charlie to fight for him and be there as a father. I am glad to your comments and subscriptions. "[18] According to Jackman, executive producer Spielberg "actually said to Shawn, 'You should really have real elements where you can.' REAL STEEL CHAMPIONS. With Zeus' programmers unable to compensate, the designer, Tak Mashido, personally takes control like Charlie has. They all have hydraulic neck controls. He takes Max for the summer. [7] Les Bohem and Jeremy Leven had worked on Gilroy's screenplay, but in 2009 John Gatins was working on a new draft. 99 Real Steel Movie ZEUS King Of the Robots 4 inch Toy Action figure by Jakks . Half a billion at least. But when the robot is destroyed, they go to a scrap yard to get parts. A struggling ex-boxer feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot. You can dive right in and help this wiki be the best it can be! eBay sees more than its share of movie vehicles. View production, box office, & company info. [35] "[43] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score score of 56 out of 100, based on reviews from 34 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. Some are animatronic, some are used through motion capture animation, where actors get fitted for special suits and imitate the motions of the character, and some just plain ol' CGI. [17], Jason Matthews of Legacy Effects, successor to Stan Winston Studios, was hired to turn production designer Tom Meyer's robot designs into practical animatronic props. And Max improves his control of his robot. He said, "We have 26-and-a-half total live-action robots that were made for this film. Why did Farra (Zeus' owner) want to buy Atom, an old generation sparring robot. 100. [4] Levy chose to set the film in state fairs and other "old-fashioned" Americana settings that would exude nostalgia and create a warm tone for the film's father-son story. [7][8] The project was one of 17 that DreamWorks took from Paramount Pictures when they split in 2008. Meanwhile in the ring, Atom lands multiple punches but continues to be knocked down repeatedly. $0.99 Buy Based on the Dreamworks movie, starring Hugh Jackman, the gritty action of Real Steel takes place in a secret world where boxing has gone high-tech in the not-so-distant future. [38][39], Real Steel earned $85,468,508 in North America, and $213,800,000 in other territories, for a worldwide total of $299,268,508. Real Steel is a 2011 American science-fiction sports film starring Hugh Jackman and Dakota Goyo and co-produced and directed by Shawn Levy for DreamWorks Pictures. "[20] Executive producer Robert Zemeckis added that the mask "became a screen so we can project what we want on Atom's face." Written by An ancient struggle between two Cybertronian races, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, comes to Earth, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a teenager. After the fight, Charlie learns that his ex-girlfriend died and he must now attend a hearing deciding the future of their son, Max, a robot-boxing fan with whom Charlie has virtually no contact since Max was born. The first movie was a money making MINT – especially overseas, where the populace is dead inside and thus looks to robots to save them. But, they are rarely as big and bad as the Real Steel Trucks. As Charlie and Max attempt to scavenge parts from a junkyard to make a new robot, Max discovers Atom, an obsolete but intact sparring robot designed to withstand severe damage, and can mirror opponent and handler movements and store them in its memory due to its rare "shadow function". The truck is a modified 1960 International Harvester Sightliner. Real Steel is an action drama about a former boxer (Hugh Jackman) who, against all odds, gets one last shot at a comeback when he teams up with his estranged son (Dakota Goyo) to build and train the perfect contender for the now hi-tech sport of robot boxing. [5] It had a worldwide opening of $49.4 million. I know all too well how desperately a sequel to ‘Real Steel’ is needed, a Robot-Rocky movie with a heartbeat and a father-son relationship in its middle. The film is based on the short story "Steel", written by Richard Matheson, which was originally published in the May 1956 edition of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and later adapted into a 1963 Twilight Zone episode. In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. The movie's plot involves Nobita, who throws a temper tantrum because he wants a really large RC toy robot in order to upstage the rich kid, Suneo, who has been showing off the new robot … Never did I believe I'd see it and actually award it a positive score. Rated PG-13 for some violence, intense action and brief language, Brian K. 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[8] When Levy joined the project, he worked with Gatins to revise the screenplay,[11] spending a total of six weeks fine-tuning the script. 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Based on Richard Matheson's 1956 short story "Steel. Elated by their success, Max challenges undefeated global champion Zeus, with the audience squarely on their side. In the near future, robot boxing is a top sport. My response to Real Steel is almost parallel to Hugh Jackman's reaction to the robot fighter Atom in the film. Read Common Sense Media's Real Steel review, age rating, and parents guide. "[19] Levy added that Spielberg gave the example of Jurassic Park, where Winston's animatronic dinosaurs "got a better performance from the actors, as they were seeing something real, and gave the visual effects team an idea of what it would look like." Real Steel 8pcs/Set Toys 5" PVC Action Figure Atom Midas Ambush Metro Noisey Iron Boy Zeus Collectible Robots Toys, Ideal Gift 4.3 out of 5 stars 104 $33.99 $ 33 . $25.99. [37] An arcade game was also released by ICE (Innovative Concepts in Entertainment). Ricky, who had made a $100,000 bet with Finn, a friend of Charlie's, that Atom would not last the first round, tries to slip away, but is cornered by the fight's bookmakers. [47], Claudia Puig of USA Today said, "Though the premise of fighting robots does seem a plausible and intriguing extension of the contemporary WWE world, Real Steel is hampered by leaden, clichéd moments in which a stubborn boy teaches his childish father a valuable lesson. [22], Real Steel had its world premiere on September 6, 2011, in Paris at the Le Grand Rex. [13] There was also an attempt for the scenery to blend in new and old technology. H… Atom survives the first round, stunning the audience. A group of astronauts gain superpowers after a cosmic radiation exposure and must use them to oppose the plans of their enemy, Doctor Victor Von Doom. rcs0411@yahoo.com. We are looking for the highest standard editing for this wiki. Before he ever came to be, his head was first seen being carried away on a cart, along with Nate Silva's equipment as he had to make room for the lab. Final Thoughts on Real Steel 2. For one thing, the fight scenes are coherent, entertaining, and extremely well scored by Danny Elfman, who this time gives us some delightfully different music.The robots are captured using a variety of digital techniques. Directed by Shawn Levy. ... Basically if they're not walking or fighting, that's a real robot. 8x Action Figure Toys Real Steel Characters Noisy Boy Midas Metro Twin Cities S. $33.79. [32] The studio also collaborated with Virgin America to name one of their Airbus A320s after the film, and one of the film's robots is pictured on its fuselage. [12], The score album, "Real Steel: Original Motion Picture Score", consists of 19 tracks composed by Danny Elfman, and was released on November 1, 2011, in the US. Movie fans will see a small town carnival in the background. The problem is the screenplay hammers us with several movie clichés we've seen many times before. [12] Filming began in June 2010,[14] and ended by October 15, 2010. Dec 22, 2017 - Explore Debra Drake's board "Real steel robots", followed by 277 people on Pinterest. The film was initially set to be released by Vestron Pictures and its offshoot label Lightning Pictures, but it was ultimately released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer which acquired the film due to Vestron's financial problems and eventual bankruptcy. It's not quite in Balboa's weight class, but Real Steel at least has some heft. While talking with Bailey about the events, the two kiss, revealing their attraction to each other. Additional material includes Disney Second Screen; deleted and extended scenes with introductions by director Levy; and a profile of film consultant Sugar Ray Leonard. Real Steel is a 2011 American science-fiction sports film starring Hugh Jackman and Dakota Goyo and co-produced and directed by Shawn Levy for DreamWorks Pictures. It received mixed reviews, with criticism for the formulaic nature of the plot and the fact that elements remained unresolved or were predictable, but also praise for the visual effects, action sequences and acting performances. [33] On September 19, Jackman appeared on the weekly sports entertainment program WWE Raw to promote the film. [7] Director Peter Berg expressed interest in the project in mid-2009 but went no further. Max wants Atom to fight but Charlie tells him he won't last a round. The film is based on the short story "Steel", written by Richard Matheson, which was originally published in the May 1956 edition of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and later adapted into a 1963 Twilight Zone episode. Late in the fourth round, Atom's vocal-respond controls are damaged, forcing Charlie to use its shadow function to make Atom mimic his boxing skills. His previous flicks like Just Married and Night at the Museum were lightweight innocent features that failed to include anything on the same level as Real Steel. Jump Games released a fighting video game based on the film for Android and iOS devices,[36] and Yuke's made a game for the PS3 and Xbox 360. We are currently managing 841 articles. It has characters, it matters who they are, it makes sense of its action, it has a compelling plot. As Levy described the process, "[Y]ou're not only capturing the fighting of live human fighters, but you're able to take that and see it converted to [CGI] robots on a screen instantaneously. 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