1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
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Captain Fantastic (2016)
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JT (287 KP) rated Robot & Frank (2012) in Movies
Mar 10, 2020
The portrayal of old age in any film can be depressing. We’re all going to end up that way at some point in our lives whether we like it or not. The only control we have is do we go quietly or kicking and screaming. The robot (voiced by Peter Sarsgaard) is not given a name but his calming presence and dry underlying humour make him a perfect compliment for Frank’s brash and rather direct old timer.
Frank’s hidden past was as a jewel thief, spending most of his early life inside made it clear that he was not a good father to either of his children, and he’s been divorced from his wife for some time. It’s a beautifully written script set near enough in the future that it still is in keeping with present day surroundings – uniquely different mobile phones and voice activated Skype chat seem to be the more futuristic of the technologies, robots aside.
As their relationship develops the bond between them becomes closer. It feels very much like a real life Wall-E, Frank relaxes to become dependant on the Robot. It’s a solid film with great central performances with controlled and light hearted direction. The plot is wayward at times but it holds well for the duration.
Good Night, And Good Luck (2005)
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Superman Returns (2006)
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He's back. A hero for our millennium. And not a moment too soon, because during the five years (much...
Dropped Names: Famous Men and Women as I Knew Them
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Rita Hayworth dancing by candlelight in a small Mexican village; Elizabeth Taylor devouring homemade...