Real Steel 2011
“Courage is stronger than steel.”
What is Real Steel?
The film Real Steel is a science fiction sports movie that takes place in a near future where robot boxing is a popular sport. Directed by Shawn Levy, the movie features Hugh Jackman in a starring role.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 127 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 28, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, India
- Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, 21 Laps Entertainment
- Budget
- $110,000,000
- Revenue
- $299,300,000
- Genres
- Action, Science Fiction, Drama
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Overview
The film Real Steel is a science fiction sports movie that takes place in a near future where robot boxing is a popular sport. Directed by Shawn Levy, the movie features Hugh Jackman in a starring role. The story revolves around a character who is a struggling ex-boxer. The film is based on the short story Steel, written by Richard Matheson, which was originally published in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Real Steel explores the theme of a fighter who teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train a robot for competition. The movie is set in a world where robots have taken over the sport of boxing, leading to the retirement of human fighters. The plot follows the journey of the main character as he navigates this new world of robot boxing. The film features a mix of action, drama, and sports elements, with a focus on the relationship between the main character and his son.
Should you watch it?
“A down-on-his-luck boxer trains a discarded robot with his son.”
- strong father-son story
- impressive robot fight choreography
- Hugh Jackman's committed performance
- predictable plot
- uneven pacing in middle act
you enjoy sports dramas with heart and spectacle.
Suitable for teens; mild violence and emotional themes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Real Steel based on a book?
Yes, it's based on the short story 'Steel' by Richard Matheson.
Is the robot fighting realistic?
The fights are choreographed like boxing matches with CGI robots.
Is this a kids' movie?
It's family-friendly but deals with some mature themes like abandonment.
Does Hugh Jackman do his own stunts?
He performed some stunts but many were done by doubles.
Is there a sequel planned?
No official sequel has been announced as of now.