Astro Boy
Release date: 5 February 2010
Running time: 94 mins
Director: David Bowers
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Charlize Theron, Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Matt Lucas
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A young robot boy with incredible powers battles monstrous foes in futuristic Metro City.
Created by the brilliant scientist Dr Tenma (Nicolas Cage), Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) has 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 colourful characters along the way and begins to learn the joys and pains of being human. But when he discovers that 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 learn what it really means to be a hero. Astro Boy is based on the Japanese manga comic by revered artist Osamu Tezuka. The hugely popular character made his first appearance way back in 1951 and has appeared in numerous comic strips and TV cartoon shows.
Screenplay: David Bowers, Timothy Harris
You should see it because: East-meets-West in this fabulous slice of animated action-comedy.
See it if you liked: The Incredibles (2004), Robots (2005), Bolt (2008)
