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Robots (2005) -- 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.
Robots (2005) -- 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.
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Overview

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Directors:
Chris Wedge
Carlos Saldanha (co-director)
Writers:
Ron Mita (story) &
Jim McClain (story) ...
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Release Date:
11 March 2005 (USA) more
Genre:
Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi more
Tagline:
You can shine no matter what you're made of. more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 13 nominations more
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User Comments:
Technically Amazing, laugh-out-loud funny in other parts more (255 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Paula Abdul ... Watch (voice)

Halle Berry ... Cappy (voice)
Lucille Bliss ... Pigeon Lady (voice)
Terry Bradshaw ... Broken Arm Bot (voice)

Jim Broadbent ... Madame Gasket (voice)

Mel Brooks ... Bigweld (voice)

Amanda Bynes ... Piper (voice)

Drew Carey ... Crank (voice)

Jennifer Coolidge ... Aunt Fanny (voice)
Dylan Denton ... Youngest Rodney (voice)
Will Denton ... Young Rodney (voice)

Marshall Efron ... Lamppost / Toilet Bot / Bass Drum / Microphone (voice)

Damien Fahey ... Stage Announcer (voice)
Lowell Ganz ... Mr. Gasket (voice)

Paul Giamatti ... Tim the Gate Guard (voice)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Robots: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some brief language and suggestive humor.
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Runtime:
91 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Italian
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS | Sonics-DDP (IMAX version)
Certification:
Mexico:A | Denmark:A | South Korea:All | Sweden:Btl | Canada:G | Taiwan:GP | Malaysia:U | Iceland:L | USA:PG (certificate #41487) | France:U | New Zealand:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Brazil:Livre | Chile:TE | Czech Republic:U | Finland:K-7 | Germany:o.Al. | Ireland:PG | Netherlands:AL | Norway:A | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:U | Hong Kong:I
Filming Locations:
White Plains, New York, USA
Company:
Twentieth Century Fox Animation more

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Trivia:
When Fender and Rodney arrive at the ball to try and get past Tim, we get a glimpse of the guest list. The names featured on the list are Mr. Vandersmelt, Forge, Silvia Goldbot, Cappy, Mme Goldie Van Bot, Ann Droid and Mr. Silverleaf. more
Goofs:
Plot holes: Once Rodney Copperbottom has gained access to the boardroom and explained why he's there, Ratchet shows him what he thinks of his invention by kicking SuperBot out of the window. The next scene shows Rodney magnetically attached to a large mobile machine (presumably a street sweeper) which deposits him in front of the main gate of the building. So how did he get from the boardroom back to the street, and how did he get caught by the street sweeper? more
Quotes:
Rodney Copperbottom: When was the last time you got oiled?
Fender: Yeah, I can't really answer that in front of my kid sister.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofs Singin' in the Rain (1952) more
Soundtrack:
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE more

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46 out of 69 people found the following comment useful.
Technically Amazing, laugh-out-loud funny in other parts, 11 March 2005
7/10
Author: Bartmon from Canada

Robots is probably the most technically amazing computer-animated movie I've ever seen. When you stack it up against a movie like the original Toy Story, it's astounding how far they've come in about 10 years. There is a scene were a drum of tiny ballbearings falls over, and each ballbearing is rendered perfectly. Amazing.

The voice acting in Robots is just fine, with the ensemble cast providing a nice mix of auditory delights(although I saw Jim Broadbent's (the dad in Bridget Jones') name in the credits and was unable to identify him in the movie. Greg Kinnear did a fine job and Ewan MacGregor was also decent. The biggest question mark was Robin Williams. Before the movie I found myself wondering how he could top the 'Genie' performance in Aladdin. The answer is he doesn't, but his character is responsible for a few VERY funny bits and I think he pulled it off well.

Now humor in the movie... It was clear to me that at least 80% of the adults in the audience weren't getting many of the references. If you are old enough/smart enough to catch these, they are hilarious. My favorite being when Rodney is repairing Bigweld's head and Bigweld is singing 'Daisy' very slowly. Priceless.

All in all a great movie, and I also suspect this movie will improve with subsequent viewings. Where a Shark's Tale just becomes tiresome after one viewing, I am looking forward to viewing this movie again.

Lastly, my 6 year-old son LOVED the movie. We saw it in IMAX and it completely blew him away.

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