Astro Boy

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  • Opened October 23, 2009 
  • 1 hr 34 min
  • PG | some action and peril, and brief mild language

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 7+. More on child suitability

  • Set in futuristic Metro City, "Astro Boy" is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive “blue” energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nicolas Cage, Bill Nighy, Nathan Lane, Donald Sutherland, Eugene Levy
  • Director: David Bowers
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Animated, Comedy, Family

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A sweet and endearing movie. Attention, kids: It's also packed with action! Read full review

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
| Joe Williams

It's zippy, and the movie version has both a computerized sheen and handcrafted detailing. Because the details are cribbed from classics, parents can enjoy this 'toon as much as their kids. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

The movie contains less of its interesting story and more action and battle scenes than I would have preferred. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
| Owen Gleiberman

A marvelously designed piece of cartoon kinetics. Read full review

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A scene from "Astro Boy."