There are only a handful of names one can come up with if being asked to list down the characters that had made an impact on him. Similarly Astro Boy is a character which has had an inimitable response and created an unswerving impression globally for few decades in the past. It is believed that in the year 1951, the original robot initially was made a character in the famous book called Manga, a comic book in the japans language, authored by legendary performer and animator Osamu Tezuka and got elevated to stardom. Following that Osamu was made the lead actor in early TV series about the Astro Boy and received a positive response as it was aired in over 40 countries. It is the groundbreaking creation which makes to the top 100’s, while the list of best animated character is talked about.
This is going to be the original version in which you will witness the real indomitable action of an Astro Boy on the big screen. It is all about the breathtaking tale of a gallant super hero, magnificently made by “IMAGI STUDIOS” which has done impressive animation work ,in giving such an output to the viewers. October 23,2009 is the date when every Astro Boy fancier would live the dream of watching his idol kicking some butt in the ultramodern Metro City on the big screen, in the theaters nearby. Dr Tenma (Nicholas Cage) is a maverick scientist who discovers a young robot with unbelievable functionality and extraordinary skill set for getting over the mission assigned to it effortlessly-The Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore).
The robot is power driven by a positive source of blue energy and is gifted with some supreme strength and a vision that can penetrate through bones like an x-ray ,unmatchable agility and the special capability to fly across the horizons. Astro boy runs across many vibrant characters on its way towards the completion of mission. As he gets along nicely with the human race he learns the act of the special thinking capacity of humans and their emotions too. Finally Astro boy commits himself to save all who are in danger as he perceived the in-thing about being a hero and thus challenges his destiny by attempting to save his family and friends when they yell out “help”.
Release Date: October 23, 2009
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Adaptation, Science Fiction
Starring: Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucus, Donald Sutherland, Charlize Theron
Director: David Bowers
Writer: Timothy Harris, David Bowers
Running Time: 1 hr. 34 min.
MPAA Rating: PG for some action and peril, and brief mild language.
Distributors: Sony Pictures Releasing, Summit Entertainment
Official Website: AstroBoy-TheMovie.com
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Trailers: Astro Boy Trailer