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Real Steel: Review and Giveaway

October 7, 2011 by ChristieO

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hughjackmanrealsteel5M4M Contributor Christie O. Reviews Real Steel and calls it, “The Karate Kid. But With Robots.”

Hugh Jackman, a bunch of Rock ’em Sock ’em robots, underground fighting in the future. Real Steel seems like the ultimate boy film, doesn’t it?

Don’t let all that steel fool you.

The Plot

Directed by Shawn Levy, Dreamworks’ “Real Steel” is about three underdogs: a deadbeat dad & former boxer turned robot boxing promoter who’s racked up thousands in debt named “Charlie,” (Hugh Jackman), his estranged 11 year-old son, Max, who just lost his mother (Dakota Goyo) and a scrapped junkyard robot named “Atom.”

Charley and Max are unhappily reunited but find themselves in a unique partnership over their common interest: robot boxing. Their adventures take them through the wildly-inappropriate-for-an-11-year-old underground world of fighting robot machines (and crazy-looking men with mohawks and tattoos), and onward toward a journey of redemption and second chances. When it seems like all their luck’s run out, “Atom” finds them.
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Fighting Machines

The movie is set in the “near future” of 2020 where robots pummeling each other have become more popular than humans pummeling each other. And because the movie is a mix of technology and old-fashioned boxing, the production team had to bring in some heavy hitters for assistance. Eight-foot tall robot replicas were created for the set for the actors to interact with at the urging of Executive Producer Steven Spielberg, and as for the boxing? None other than the legend himself, Sugar Ray Leonard, who choreographed the boxing moves and helped Hugh Jackman hone his skills.
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The sound was spectactular.

Each robot was outfitted with his own “sound personality” from the sound of it powering up to the sounds of the crashing of their particular metals and the sounds they came up with for each robot matched the feeling and the personality that you’re supposed to get out of each one. It somehow made the robots, which were only supposed to be metal, wires and mechanics, a little something more. And there were a couple of scenes where Real Steel left you wondering if there was something more to them, too. (A conscience, perhaps?)

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The soundtrack (which included a wide spectrum mix of Eminem to Foo Fighters) was great and the sound of metal crashing on metal was heart thumping and actually brought out the fighter in me (I didn’t know there was one!)

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A Story with Heart

On the surface it appears (and sounds) like a true man’s movie (here’s where I flex and use my deep voice), but actually it is a story with heart. It is less like Transformers and more like The Karate Kid with robots and yes, I was actually surprised — in a good way.

REAL STEELAt times I found myself laughing out loud, cheering while simultaneously broken-hearted (as a mom to boys, it is hard to watch a motherless 11-year-old take part in underground robot boxing with his deadbeat dad *shudder* I really just wanted to reach through the screen and hug him.) Even with a somewhat predictable plot, I still watched through my fingers while at the edge of my seat, in fact, I pretty much ran the gamut of emotions which also included some tears, and when a movie (even one about fighting robots) can do that to me, I appreciate it very much.

Real Steel is PG-13 for some violence, intense action and language, so it’s a little out of the little kid age range (and rightly so). But Real Steel is an enjoyable ride.

Real Steel hits theaters today, Friday, October 7.

Enter to win

And yes there is a prizepack giveaway involved in this one too! For the price of one comment below, you can win a Real Steel prize pack that includes:

  • An adult sized t-shirt in S,M,L or XL
  • A bottle opener (for cocacola bottles or mommy & daddy timeouts)
  • Real Steel tattooes and stickers

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Leave a comment below to be entered into the drawing. The contest will run until October 21, 2011 at midnight ET and a winner will be chosen at random and notified via email shortly after the end time. Please see our site’s terms and conditions for more information.

Disclosure: Christie O. screened the movie for this review and was not compensated for this post.

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  1. Erick Middlehurst says

    October 30, 2011 at 10:47 am

    Real Steel is a great movie! I watched it online on watchrealsteelonline.co.cc and loved it! If you like boxing, its for u!

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  2. Veronica Garrett says

    October 21, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    It sounds like a great movie. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  3. Jenifer R says

    October 21, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    I would love to win this great movie t shirt.

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  4. Sand says

    October 21, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    I love Hugh Jackman and am looking forward to seeing this movie.

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  5. Odine O says

    October 21, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    Definitely cant wait to see this movie!!!

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  6. Barbara Hunt says

    October 21, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    Thanks for the great contest!
    [email protected]

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  7. Loreli G says

    October 21, 2011 at 11:35 am

    Definutly looks like a great movie, and it’s got Hugh Jackman!

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  8. Jessica says

    October 21, 2011 at 8:35 am

    My son and husband really liked this movie.

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  9. susan smoaks says

    October 21, 2011 at 5:19 am

    we’re planning to go see this movie this weekend, it looks like a good one!

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  10. Robert Ranieri says

    October 21, 2011 at 2:28 am

    I can’t wait to see this movie

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  11. Leslie S. says

    October 21, 2011 at 2:14 am

    My 9 yr old son is really wanting to see this movie.He wants to see it so badly that he actually offered to use his birthday to pay lol.Thanks!
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  12. Nick Hilleshiem says

    October 21, 2011 at 1:07 am

    This movie looks really good, I cant wait to see it.

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  13. Bonnigene says

    October 20, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    I would love to win this giveaway….I have really wanted to see this movie with my family. I love Hugh Jackman in movies too!

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  14. Crystal Faulk says

    October 20, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    I can’t wait to see this movie! I’ve heard nothing but good things about it. :o)

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  15. freebies city says

    October 20, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    Saw this movie and absolutely loved it!

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  16. Venus M. says

    October 20, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    Had the pleasure of seeing Reel Steel over the weekend and I thought it was a great family movie. All my boys loved it. We are so going to buy it on dvd when it comes out. Great sound track also.

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  17. Crystal says

    October 20, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    I want to win this so bad for a friend who is a big fan of this movie.

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  18. yessica saenz says

    October 20, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    I so wanna see this movie Hugh Jackman rocks my world lol

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  19. Heidi Y says

    October 20, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    Aw yeah, Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots the Movie!

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  20. tracey johnson says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    thanks

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  21. kathy pease says

    October 20, 2011 at 11:29 am

    Thank you for the great giveaway please count me in 🙂
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  22. edq143 says

    October 20, 2011 at 11:24 am

    enter me thanks

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  23. Susan Ladd says

    October 20, 2011 at 10:07 am

    It was another great Hugh Jackman movie. Thanks for the great movie and hope to win 🙂 XL

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  24. Sarah says

    October 20, 2011 at 6:36 am

    I saw a trailer for this movie and thought it looked kind of cute.

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  25. Brittney House says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:47 am

    I loved this movie. I was a little skeptical at first but i really loved it!

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  26. Douglas Houston says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    This looks like a fun action packed movie.

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  27. corrie says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    I cant wait to see this, i love hugh jackman. movie looks like something i can watch with the kids.

    kadia3 at yahoo dot com

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  29. daniel healey says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    My son is dying to see this movie

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  30. Shannon B says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    I would like this.

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  31. maria gabriel says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    Great movie! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome stuff 🙂

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  32. Luis says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    great movie, hope I win

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    October 19, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    I follow you on GFC, subscribe to your email and like you on Facebook! I would love to win this for my son! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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    October 19, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    I would love to win this for my son! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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  35. Steph says

    October 19, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    I can’t wait to check out this movie the trailers are great.

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  36. Stacey says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    My son wants to see this asap!

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  37. Alison says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    My husband can’t wait to see this movie!

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  38. Debra says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Looks like this would be a great movie for both kids and adults.

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  39. stacy says

    October 16, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    I saw it and loved it!

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  40. Danyel says

    October 16, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    Looks like a winner.

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  41. Angela says

    October 16, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Wow! can not wait to see with the kid’s.

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  42. Krista Tomblin says

    October 12, 2011 at 9:58 am

    My hubby got so excited when he saw the tailor to this movie. I would love to win this for him!

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  43. nan says

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  44. Kimberly B. says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:12 am

    This movie sounds like it will be great to watch.

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  45. Debby says

    October 11, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    I like the commercials, so I am sure the movie is great!

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  46. Marci J says

    October 10, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    THANKS for the chance! fingers crossed

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  47. Donna Marie says

    October 10, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    My husband and I can not wait to go see this.

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  48. JUNE says

    October 10, 2011 at 7:42 am

    Look’s to be a great movie, cant wait to see it.

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  49. Anita says

    October 9, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Thanks for the review. It makes me more inclined to see this one, which I originally thought looked like a Transformers B-movie.

    Reply
  50. Wehaf says

    October 9, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    I love this different take on robots!

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  51. Kristin says

    October 8, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    this looks like a great movie!

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  52. Kristie says

    October 8, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    What a fun giveaway to go along with the movie! Thank you for the chance to win! 🙂

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  53. Tammy Gordon says

    October 8, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Would love to win this!!

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  54. Terra Heck says

    October 8, 2011 at 4:56 am

    I’ll be watching this with my husband and boys when it comes out on DVD. Thanks.
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  56. tennille says

    October 8, 2011 at 1:36 am

    Hmmmm just saw this preview-didn’t even notice there were robots in this film….Hugh

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  57. Daniel M says

    October 7, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    looks like a fun movie!

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  58. Angel S. says

    October 7, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    We are looking forward to this move. Way too few movies that I can take our son to. Nice!!

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  59. Pamela Hansen says

    October 7, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    thank you so much for the giveaway tis sounds like an awesome movie cant wait to see it

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  60. Wehaf says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Who doesn’t love robots? This looks very cool.

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  61. judy says

    October 7, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    My 22yo son and my husband cant wait to see this. And since Hugh is in it neither can I

    Judy

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  62. Staci A says

    October 7, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    My husband is really excited to see this! It looks like a great movie.

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  63. Liz says

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    My husband really wants to see this!

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  64. Amy says

    October 7, 2011 at 9:40 am

    I can’t wait to see this movie. It looks like a great story and I love Hugh Jackman.

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