|
|
 |
Leah Rozen, People: MODERATE (cg) "Plucky and apple-cheeked, the computer-animated 'Astro Boy' has the plastic beatitude of a Jeff Koons sculpture." (Read the full review...) 111 words, 10/22/09 Richard Corliss, Time: GOOD "...the movie has its charms. It's fun, encyclopedically derivative and pretty darned affecting." (Read the full review...) 857 words, 10/23/09 Thelma Adams, Us Weekly: VERY GOOD (cg) "[A] clever, funny -- and at times touching -- family adventure." (Read the full review...) 39 words, 10/22/09 Michael Phillips, A.O. Scott, At the Movies: POOR (cg) Michael Phillips: "Skip it." A.O. Scott: "Skip it." (Watch the full review...) 140 seconds, 10/24/09 Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly: VERY GOOD (cg) "There's a little too much lost-boys-and-girls mopiness, but when Astro becomes a robot gladiator, the movie turns happy demolition derby, and the virtuoso collisions just keep on coming." (Read the full review...) 243 words, 10/23/09 Christy Lemire, Associated Press: MODERATE (cg) "...a shiny hodgepodge of 'Pinocchio,' ''WALL-E,' 'Oliver Twist,' 'Gladiator' and 'Superman,' with some obvious visual touches taken from 'The Iron Giant.' As its own entity, though, it's pretty forgettable." (Read the full review...) 533 words, 10/22/09 Claudia Puig, USA Today: MODERATE (cg) "Not much story to propel 'Astro,' but action keeps it from crashing." (Read the full review...) 371 words, 10/23/09 {Astro Boy has not been reviewed by Newsweek.}
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: FAIR (cg) "David Bowers' retro-cool update on the titular icon looks so great, it may take a while to notice it's a clunky political parable wrapped in a tonally confused fairy tale." (Read the full review...) 138 words, 10/23/09 Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: VERY GOOD (cg) "The movie contains less of its interesting story and more action and battle scenes than I would have preferred.... Still, 'Astro Boy' is better than most of its recent competitors, such as 'Monsters vs. Aliens' and 'Kung Fu Panda.' " (Read the full review...) 530 words, 10/22/09 Manohla Dargis, New York Times: MODERATE "...he zips and zags, keeping aloft in a movie that can't always do the same.... 'Astro Boy' has been designed to function on different levels and serve different audiences, but in this case these multiple meanings and points of address have created a confusion of tone." (Read the full review...) 730 words, 10/23/09 Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...story that stays true to its source material's storied past without adding much in the way of interest, outside of some clankingly obvious political subtext that will alienate people of all stripes." (Read the full review...) 388 words, 10/23/09 Billy Heller, New York Post: VERY GOOD (cg) "Astro-nomical." (Read the full review...) 406 words, 10/23/09 Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post: MODERATE (cg) "...the CGI animation shares the same Mr. Potato Head level of facial expression and stiff-limbed locomotion as 'Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius'....[but] humanity is the real story at the heart of 'Astro Boy.' " (Read the full review...) 385 words, 10/23/09 Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune: MODERATE (cg) "I wish the film version of 'Astro Boy' provided a stronger antidote to mediocrity. In a conscious attempt to introduce the character to a new generation, the script takes its sweet time establishing its rules and locale, then rolls in one too many subplots." (Read the full review...) 539 words, 10/23/09 Frank Lovece, New York Newsday: MODERATE (cg) " 'Astro Boy' the movie is strictly for small fry. The fleshy, foamy CGI makes characters look like plush toys - there's no attempt at the anime aesthetic - giving scenes that should feel exhilarating, like Astro Boy (voiced by Freddie Highmore) learning that he can fly, all the impact of a soft landing." (Read the full review...) 342 words, 10/23/09 Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle: VERY GOOD (cg) " 'Astro Boy' soars with awesome heat." (Read the full review...) 566 words, 10/23/09 Christy Lemire, Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP: FAIR (cg) "The jokes aren't all that funny and the father-son relationship between Astro Boy (Highmore) and brilliant scientist Dr. Tenma (a typically lethargic and curiously cast Nicolas Cage) isn't all that moving." (Read the full review...) 533 words, 10/23/09 Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News: VERY GOOD (cg) "...another transformative tale that will leave your family with much to discuss and ponder in what is shaping up to be a golden era of family films." (Read the full review...) 585 words, 10/23/09 Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: VERY GOOD (cg) " 'Astro Boy' stands up just fine on its own, no previous knowledge necessary. Covering more-serious fare than most kids movies (death, rejection and betrayal are some topics addressed), 'Astro Boy' nevertheless manages to be a lot of fun." (Read the full review...) 504 words, 10/23/09 Amy Biancolli, San Francisco Chronicle: MODERATE (cg) "Purists should have a field day enumerating the differences between the original 'Astro Boy' and this high-gloss reimagining." (Read the full review...) 368 words, 10/23/09 Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer: MODERATE (cg) "Robots go through the motions." (Read the full review...) 378 words, 10/23/09 Ty Burr, Boston Globe: GOOD (cg) "The movie comments, in its cartoon way, on fascism, our throwaway culture, and the mistreatment of minorities (the minority being robots), but it also - and this is critical - delivers enough of the action movie goods to make your inner 8-year-old say 'wicked awesome' at least three or four times." (Read the full review...) 603 words, 10/23/09 Jennie Punter, Toronto Globe & Mail: MODERATE (cg) "...while it probably won't satisfy die-hard anime junkies, it should awaken nostalgia in parents of a certain vintage, who caught the often bizarre adventures of a rocket-powered superhero robot kid way back when." (Read the full review...) 602 words, 10/23/09 Roger Moore, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: WEAK (cg) " 'Astro Boy' too little, too late. 1960s Japanimation hero 'Astro Boy' finally makes it the big screen. While the movie is fun, it's too little, too late." (Read the full review...) 377 words, 10/23/09 Christy Lemire, Seattle Times/AP: MODERATE (cg) "...a shiny hodgepodge of 'Pinocchio,' 'WALL-E,' 'Oliver Twist,' 'Gladiator' and 'Superman,' with some obvious visual touches taken from 'The Iron Giant.' As its own entity, though, it's pretty forgettable." (Read the full review...) 385 words, 10/23/09 Roger Moore, Detroit Free Press: MODERATE (cg) "Lovely dollops of wit and warmth float through the movie... But the look, themes and slam-bang violence of the 1960s animated series make this film every bit as dated as 'Speed Racer,' even if it is easier to watch and even if it does have an all-star cast of actors..." (Read the full review...) 404 words, 10/23/09 Christy Lemire, Cleveland Plain-Dealer/AP: MODERATE (cg) "...the movie is sufficiently bright and colorful for kids of all ages without ever being too scary." (Read the full review...) 557 words, 10/23/09 Christy Lemire, Orange County Register/AP: MODERATE (cg) " 'Astro Boy' never manages to take flight. A strong voice cast is not enough to lift the mediocre story." (Read the full review...) 598 words, 10/23/09 Marc Mohan, Portland Oregonian: GOOD (cg) "In addition to the slick but generic computer animation, it's also got an A-list voice cast: Nicolas Cage as Dr. Tenma, the grieving inventor, and Donald Sutherland as a scheming politician. It's got an eco-friendly moral reminiscent of 'Wall-E'..." (Read the full review...) 182 words, 10/23/09 Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: VERY GOOD (cg) "Cobbled together from trusty old parts, 'Astro Boy' manages to stand on its own feet.... it's zippy, and the movie version has both a computerized sheen and handcrafted detailing.... parents can enjoy this 'toon as much as their kids." (Read the full review...) 309 words, 10/23/09 Steve Persall, St. Petersburg Times: GOOD (cg) "Director and co-writer David Bowers ('Flushed Away') lovingly crafts a kinetic tribute to Tezuka's source material, filled with whooshing action and finely detailed backgrounds. [But] each character and situation seems familiar from other movies..." (Read the full review...) 444 words, 10/22/09 Roger Moore, Miami Herald: MODERATE (cg) "Lovely dollops of wit and warmth float through the latest Japanese TV cartoon to make it to the big screen. But the look, themes and slam-bang Transformers violence of that 1960s animated series make this every bit as dated as 'Speed Racer,' even if it is easier to watch." (Read the full review...) 301 words, 10/23/09 Christy Lemire, Sacramento Bee/AP: MODERATE (cg) "...gets some help from a lively voice cast that includes Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Bill Nighy and Nathan Lane, and the Art Deco look of the film's architecture has a classic appeal." (Read the full review...) 535 words, 10/23/09 Michael Phillips, Baltimore Sun: MODERATE (cg) "The computer-animated feature, directed efficiently but mechanically by co-writer David Bowers, prefers 'brave and perpetually pummeled and maybe a little bit wise and then pummeled some more.' " (Read the full review...) 546 words, 10/23/09 Roger Ebert, Denver Post: VERY GOOD (cg) "Daffy Duck, he ain't; in fact, he's a boy robot of few words and simple ideas, but he has pluck, and cannons built into his chest. You don't see that every day." (Read the full review...) 502 words, 10/23/09 {Astro Boy has not been reviewed by Orlando Sentinel, La Opinion.}
Chris Faraone, Boston Phoenix: MODERATE (cg) "Serious Tezuka fans will likely appreciate the sharp multi-dimensional presentation, even as they resent Osamu's being pimped out for Obama." (Read the full review...) 143 words, 10/22/09 Aaron Hillis, LA Weekly: GOOD "Corny but goodhearted.... Westernized and sterilized, the still-nippleless, rocket-thrusting robo-kid now wears pants, flies without his classic theme song, and all but ignores his cult following to focus on merchandising to next-gen kiddies." (Read the full review...) 225 words, 10/22/09 Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: VERY GOOD (cg) " 'Astro Boy' manages to balance the darker elements with big fun." (Read the full review...) 331 words, 10/22/09 {Astro Boy has not been reviewed by Village Voice, Rolling Stone, Washington City Paper, Ruxton Alternative Weeklies.}
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: MODERATE "...he zips and zags, keeping aloft in a movie that can't always do the same.... 'Astro Boy' has been designed to function on different levels and serve different audiences, but in this case these multiple meanings and points of address have created a confusion of tone." (Read the full review...) 730 words, 10/23/09 Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...story that stays true to its source material's storied past without adding much in the way of interest, outside of some clankingly obvious political subtext that will alienate people of all stripes." (Read the full review...) 388 words, 10/23/09 {Astro Boy has not been reviewed by NPR Morning Edition, NPR All Things Considered, NPR Fresh Air, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker.}
Andrew Barker, Daily Variety: GOOD "Appropriately for a film about robots, efficiency is the primary virtue of 'Astro Boy,' a well-oiled CG-animated superhero pic that makes up in competence and vitality what it lacks in originality." (Read the full review...) 788 words, 10/15/09 Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter: GOOD "Derivative bits aside, the pint-sized Japanese icon takes flight in vibrant CG animation -- no 3D glasses required." (Read the full review...) 478 words, 10/15/09 Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...story that stays true to its source material's storied past without adding much in the way of interest, outside of some clankingly obvious political subtext that will alienate people of all stripes." (Read the full review...) 388 words, 10/23/09 Manohla Dargis, New York Times: MODERATE "...he zips and zags, keeping aloft in a movie that can't always do the same.... 'Astro Boy' has been designed to function on different levels and serve different audiences, but in this case these multiple meanings and points of address have created a confusion of tone." (Read the full review...) 730 words, 10/23/09 {Astro Boy has not been reviewed by Wall Street Journal.}
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: FAIR (cg) "David Bowers' retro-cool update on the titular icon looks so great, it may take a while to notice it's a clunky political parable wrapped in a tonally confused fairy tale." (Read the full review...) 138 words, 10/23/09 Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: VERY GOOD (cg) "The movie contains less of its interesting story and more action and battle scenes than I would have preferred.... Still, 'Astro Boy' is better than most of its recent competitors, such as 'Monsters vs. Aliens' and 'Kung Fu Panda.' " (Read the full review...) 530 words, 10/22/09 Manohla Dargis, New York Times: MODERATE "...he zips and zags, keeping aloft in a movie that can't always do the same.... 'Astro Boy' has been designed to function on different levels and serve different audiences, but in this case these multiple meanings and points of address have created a confusion of tone." (Read the full review...) 730 words, 10/23/09 Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...story that stays true to its source material's storied past without adding much in the way of interest, outside of some clankingly obvious political subtext that will alienate people of all stripes." (Read the full review...) 388 words, 10/23/09 Billy Heller, New York Post: VERY GOOD (cg) "Astro-nomical." (Read the full review...) 406 words, 10/23/09 Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune: MODERATE (cg) "I wish the film version of 'Astro Boy' provided a stronger antidote to mediocrity. In a conscious attempt to introduce the character to a new generation, the script takes its sweet time establishing its rules and locale, then rolls in one too many subplots." (Read the full review...) 539 words, 10/23/09 Frank Lovece, New York Newsday: MODERATE (cg) " 'Astro Boy' the movie is strictly for small fry. The fleshy, foamy CGI makes characters look like plush toys - there's no attempt at the anime aesthetic - giving scenes that should feel exhilarating, like Astro Boy (voiced by Freddie Highmore) learning that he can fly, all the impact of a soft landing." (Read the full review...) 342 words, 10/23/09 Jennie Punter, Toronto Globe & Mail: MODERATE (cg) "...while it probably won't satisfy die-hard anime junkies, it should awaken nostalgia in parents of a certain vintage, who caught the often bizarre adventures of a rocket-powered superhero robot kid way back when." (Read the full review...) 602 words, 10/23/09 Christy Lemire, Orange County Register/AP: MODERATE (cg) " 'Astro Boy' never manages to take flight. A strong voice cast is not enough to lift the mediocre story." (Read the full review...) 598 words, 10/23/09 Aaron Hillis, LA Weekly: GOOD "Corny but goodhearted.... Westernized and sterilized, the still-nippleless, rocket-thrusting robo-kid now wears pants, flies without his classic theme song, and all but ignores his cult following to focus on merchandising to next-gen kiddies." (Read the full review...) 225 words, 10/22/09 Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: VERY GOOD (cg) " 'Astro Boy' manages to balance the darker elements with big fun." (Read the full review...) 331 words, 10/22/09 {Astro Boy has not been reviewed by La Opinion, New York Magazine, Village Voice.}
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post: MODERATE (cg) "...the CGI animation shares the same Mr. Potato Head level of facial expression and stiff-limbed locomotion as 'Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius'....[but] humanity is the real story at the heart of 'Astro Boy.' " (Read the full review...) 385 words, 10/23/09 Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle: VERY GOOD (cg) " 'Astro Boy' soars with awesome heat." (Read the full review...) 566 words, 10/23/09 Christy Lemire, Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP: FAIR (cg) "The jokes aren't all that funny and the father-son relationship between Astro Boy (Highmore) and brilliant scientist Dr. Tenma (a typically lethargic and curiously cast Nicolas Cage) isn't all that moving." (Read the full review...) 533 words, 10/23/09 Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News: VERY GOOD (cg) "...another transformative tale that will leave your family with much to discuss and ponder in what is shaping up to be a golden era of family films." (Read the full review...) 585 words, 10/23/09 Amy Biancolli, San Francisco Chronicle: MODERATE (cg) "Purists should have a field day enumerating the differences between the original 'Astro Boy' and this high-gloss reimagining." (Read the full review...) 368 words, 10/23/09 Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer: MODERATE (cg) "Robots go through the motions." (Read the full review...) 378 words, 10/23/09 Ty Burr, Boston Globe: GOOD (cg) "The movie comments, in its cartoon way, on fascism, our throwaway culture, and the mistreatment of minorities (the minority being robots), but it also - and this is critical - delivers enough of the action movie goods to make your inner 8-year-old say 'wicked awesome' at least three or four times." (Read the full review...) 603 words, 10/23/09 Roger Moore, Detroit Free Press: MODERATE (cg) "Lovely dollops of wit and warmth float through the movie... But the look, themes and slam-bang violence of the 1960s animated series make this film every bit as dated as 'Speed Racer,' even if it is easier to watch and even if it does have an all-star cast of actors..." (Read the full review...) 404 words, 10/23/09 {Astro Boy has been reviewed by all Cities 4-11.}
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: VERY GOOD (cg) " 'Astro Boy' stands up just fine on its own, no previous knowledge necessary. Covering more-serious fare than most kids movies (death, rejection and betrayal are some topics addressed), 'Astro Boy' nevertheless manages to be a lot of fun." (Read the full review...) 504 words, 10/23/09 Roger Moore, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: WEAK (cg) " 'Astro Boy' too little, too late. 1960s Japanimation hero 'Astro Boy' finally makes it the big screen. While the movie is fun, it's too little, too late." (Read the full review...) 377 words, 10/23/09 Christy Lemire, Seattle Times/AP: MODERATE (cg) "...a shiny hodgepodge of 'Pinocchio,' 'WALL-E,' 'Oliver Twist,' 'Gladiator' and 'Superman,' with some obvious visual touches taken from 'The Iron Giant.' As its own entity, though, it's pretty forgettable." (Read the full review...) 385 words, 10/23/09 Christy Lemire, Cleveland Plain-Dealer/AP: MODERATE (cg) "...the movie is sufficiently bright and colorful for kids of all ages without ever being too scary." (Read the full review...) 557 words, 10/23/09 Marc Mohan, Portland Oregonian: GOOD (cg) "In addition to the slick but generic computer animation, it's also got an A-list voice cast: Nicolas Cage as Dr. Tenma, the grieving inventor, and Donald Sutherland as a scheming politician. It's got an eco-friendly moral reminiscent of 'Wall-E'..." (Read the full review...) 182 words, 10/23/09 Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: VERY GOOD (cg) "Cobbled together from trusty old parts, 'Astro Boy' manages to stand on its own feet.... it's zippy, and the movie version has both a computerized sheen and handcrafted detailing.... parents can enjoy this 'toon as much as their kids." (Read the full review...) 309 words, 10/23/09 Steve Persall, St. Petersburg Times: GOOD (cg) "Director and co-writer David Bowers ('Flushed Away') lovingly crafts a kinetic tribute to Tezuka's source material, filled with whooshing action and finely detailed backgrounds. [But] each character and situation seems familiar from other movies..." (Read the full review...) 444 words, 10/22/09 Roger Moore, Miami Herald: MODERATE (cg) "Lovely dollops of wit and warmth float through the latest Japanese TV cartoon to make it to the big screen. But the look, themes and slam-bang Transformers violence of that 1960s animated series make this every bit as dated as 'Speed Racer,' even if it is easier to watch." (Read the full review...) 301 words, 10/23/09 Christy Lemire, Sacramento Bee/AP: MODERATE (cg) "...gets some help from a lively voice cast that includes Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Bill Nighy and Nathan Lane, and the Art Deco look of the film's architecture has a classic appeal." (Read the full review...) 535 words, 10/23/09 Michael Phillips, Baltimore Sun: MODERATE (cg) "The computer-animated feature, directed efficiently but mechanically by co-writer David Bowers, prefers 'brave and perpetually pummeled and maybe a little bit wise and then pummeled some more.' " (Read the full review...) 546 words, 10/23/09 Roger Ebert, Denver Post: VERY GOOD (cg) "Daffy Duck, he ain't; in fact, he's a boy robot of few words and simple ideas, but he has pluck, and cannons built into his chest. You don't see that every day." (Read the full review...) 502 words, 10/23/09 {Astro Boy has not been reviewed by Orlando Sentinel.}
Thank you for following MovieReviewIntelligence.com |
Ongoing Wide Releases (Limiteds Below)
Ongoing Limited Releases (Wides Above)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
