Scott Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Just watched this "for the hell of it". I was pretty sure of what I would see given it's cheesy trailer etc and it honestly didn't disappoint. Every single cliche imagineable has been rolled up in this movie and it makes for a very predictable "feel good" flick. In saying all that it's a great young family movie. I think the rating is 12a due to the fact that it's based on fighting but it's definitely a good film for the younger generation. Story is based on an ex boxer who moved onto fighting robots (imagine robot wars on a massive scale). He is a bit of a waster and no matter what options are in front of him always picks the wrong ones. He ends up with his kid (ex relationship) tagging along, who he sees as more of paycheque and a burden than anything else. He tags along through a fight or 2 and ends up getting right into it. From there you could probably imagine the entire script on your own so it really needs no more explanation. Anyway, it's a nice enough flick with some good action and fantastic effects. Not worth a viewing if you are looking for a plot or even anything remotely original. It's reasonably well put together though and has all the feel good ingredients rolled up into one to pull at the old heart strings. It's worth a watch IMO as it isn't trying to be anything it isn't. You can look at the cover and instantly decide for yourself if you fancy it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I presume they win in the end, son loves dad and they walk hand in hand into the sunset (perhaps with mum reunited or the suggestion of it occurring). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I am quite interested to watch this, not so much for the storyline but more for the boxing element & apparently good CGI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 I presume they win in the end, son loves dad and they walk hand in hand into the sunset (perhaps with mum reunited or the suggestion of it occurring). Wow, have you seen it already or did you have a hand in writing it? I am quite interested to watch this, not so much for the storyline but more for the boxing element & apparently good CGI. The boxing element is disney unfortunately bud. It's what we see as boxing when you're a kid. Rocky style. The CGI is exellent though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 The boxing element is disney unfortunately bud. It's what we see as boxing when you're a kid. Rocky style. The CGI is exellent though. Ah darn, well interested in the CGI, gonna see it at the cinema too as I have one of them unlimited Cineworld cards =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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