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Real Steel

Real Steel

Action · Science Fiction · Drama · 2011

Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train an unlikely contender.

Movie details

Real Steel

“Courage is stronger than steel.”

2011 Action · Science Fiction · Drama 2h 7m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train an unlikely contender.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Real Steel?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Shawn Levy

Written by

Jeremy Leven · Dan Gilroy · John Gatins

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Charlie Kenton

Dakota Goyo

Dakota Goyo

Max Kenton

Evangeline Lilly

Evangeline Lilly

Bailey Tallet

Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand

Ricky

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Finn

Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Aunt Debra

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

Marvin

Court is in session

Put Real Steel on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.