Real Steel delivers a "Winning Punch"

I LOVE movies.  So, perhaps once in a while I will review a Movie.  The movie I chose to review was, "Real Steel"  This is actually my article for the school, paper, so if you feel it needs to be more, explaining or needs adjustments, lemme know!

Boxing is already a sport that if one watches, cannot help but cheer and yell for your pick of the match.  Throw in an estranged father and son, two towering hunks of killer machine, a true underdog story, and you have Real Steel.  I personally found it slightly difficult not to cheer on “Atom” the robot as he took on, “Zeus” the world champion of the Robot Fighting League.  The movie is a wonderful example of beautiful animation, a captivating score, and a heartwarming tale of father and son.  The computer animation of Real Steel was mind-blowing.

Whilst viewing the movie, one cannot help but feel astounded at how lifelike the robots are.  You can lose yourself in the animation and actually believe that there are two robots fighting to the death.  Not only were the robots immaculate, but the buildings and gadgets that the characters were interacting with were simply beautiful.  The animation could not have captivated the audience as well as it did, had it not been for the amazing score.

The music of Real Steel is gritty, aggressive, and perfectly suited for the type of movie it is.  You find yourself in “Atom’s” first fight feeling the tense, aggression of the atmosphere, brought on by the heavy guitar riffs that accompany the scene.  You feel joyous and happy as the team of father, son, and robot win their fights one by one as the score gives you the best they’ve got with their beautiful strings section.  You also feel at home during the opening sequence as acoustic guitar plays a country song.  But all was exceeded by the amazing development of father and son.

One cannot deny the beautiful bond that a father and son share, it is beautiful.  Within Real Steel you find Hugh Jackman’s character, a has been boxer, and his son, though at first estranged since birth, growing ever closer as the film progresses.  The two at first don’t want anything to do with the other, but as they find how alike they are, and the common interests they share, toward the end of the movie embrace each other with open arms.  The final fight sequence is overpowered by a shot of the two realizing how much they love and care about one another.

In conclusion, the movie was outstanding.  Though it takes a bit in the start to pick up, by the end you will be fully satisfied with your ticket purchase. It’s animation, music, and tear jerking plot are the “Real Deal.”   Go see this movie, even if it’s just to see Hugh Jackman’s rippling muscles, you will not find yourself feeling cheated or disappointed in your choice to see this tale of a father and son overcome the odds. This movie truly is a winner by knockout.

Rating out of Ten

7