Real Steel Review

Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets.
Release Date: October 7, 2011
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 10 and up
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild

Talking Points:

Initially I thought that this was a strange movie, after all robot boxing…that’s weird. But then an endearing relationship forms between Charlie and his son Max, and the storyline became a little more interesting.

Parents may not love this movie, though the moms will like Hugh Jackman. This is a boy movie! They will love the robot boxing element to it, and they will be thoroughly entertained by Max, a fun energetic boy!

The robot boxing was well choreographed. I read that “Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard was an essential part of the motion-capture mix.”

Charlie and Max repeatedly gamble throughout the film when placing bets on the robots. This could spark a good parent/ child conversation.

Sexual Content: Mild

• Women wear low cut dresses and t-shirts.
  

Violent Content: Excessive

• This is a robot boxing movie, so there is some violence, though a little weird at times.
  
• In one scene Charlie and Max were being chased by some thugs, Charlie was severely beaten and Max was forcefully thrown to the ground. This may disturb some kids.
• During a thunderstorm, Max slipped down a steep, muddy hill, this scene could scare some kids.

Crude or Profane Language: Moderate

• Max, the 11 year old boy, swears in the film a few times. Words such as “s–t,” “d–n,” “b–ch,” were said.
  

Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild

• Many characters attending some of the boxing matches were drinking beer and liquor.
  

Real Steal is not a deep, thought provoking film, however it’s a fun, entertaining movie, one that boys ages 10+ will most likely enjoy. Parents need to be aware of the violent scenes and profanity throughout the film.

Back to DVD Reviews!

It's only fair to share...

Facebook

Twitter

Linkedin