So Shawn Levy and Hugh Jackman's Real Steel looks like The Fighter with giant, brawling Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots. I guess that's better than looking like Play It To The Bone with robots. That would just be weird. Taking place in a future society where the sweet science of pro boxing has jettisoned human combatants in favor of robots, Dreamworks has already started prepping a sequel even though the film doesn't come out until October 7th. Crazy in their confidence? Maybe. Or perhaps they know something we don't. I would look at the lukewarm box office performance of The Fighter and be a little wary, but that's why I'm not an analyst. I just portray one here on this site.
A new trailer for Real Steel has been released, and it still looks like a fun, formulaic crowd pleaser. Check out the trailer below, followed by a brief plot synopsis...
In the near future, robots have replaced humans in boxing. Charlie Kenton loses a chance to become a boxing champion when robots take over, and he becomes a small-time promoter. When he has difficulty making a living, he reluctantly teams up with his son Max to build a robot that can contend for the championship