Was Real Steel inspired by Astro Boy? (SPOILERS MAY AWAIT YOU)

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Was Real Steel inspired by Astro Boy? (SPOILERS MAY AWAIT YOU)

Postby Bender the Sniper » 13 years ago

I just saw the Hugh Jackman robot movie Real Steel today, and I noticed a striking resemblance between the film's plot and "Uran's Twin" from the 80s you-know-what, especially the robot boxing concept. Also, in the film, the kid's robot's name is--you guessed it--Atom. Coincidence, anyone?
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Postby AprilSeven » 13 years ago

OMG Atom? you're kidding?! See, we're better off calling him Astro. Only conflict there is the Jetson's doggie!!
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Postby jmb2891 » 13 years ago

It's based or at least mostly based on Richard Matheson's short story called Steel. It was also made into an episode of the original Twilight Zone. But the similarities are striking and a fan of Astro Boy may have possibly worked on the screenplay
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Postby ASTROBUDDY » 13 years ago

"jmb2891" wrote:It's based or at least mostly based on Richard Matheson's short story called Steel. It was also made into an episode of the original Twilight Zone. But the similarities are striking and a fan of Astro Boy may have possibly worked on the screenplay


You mean of course the screenplay for the movie, right? (Since Matheson adapted his own short story for television!) What an interesting postulate!

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Postby Androids101 » 13 years ago

I've seen that (as I've stated in the other thread). Yes, the main character is Atom. Pretty good film.
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Postby the 鉄腕アトム fan » 13 years ago

I've seen it, I think it was inspired by Astro Boy :) . It was awesome!!!
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Postby Alittleacorn » 13 years ago

I thought about it when I heard Atom. But meh, I don't really think so story wise. Funny how Astro Boy can't be called Atom but they allow it for a punching robot. o_o
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Postby Astroboy599 » 13 years ago

Just saw it, amazing movie
Astro: "Dr. O'shay....... Do I have to do my homework?" O'shay: "yes Astro, you must do your homework" Astro: "darn it!"

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Postby avatargirl » 13 years ago

HI- THE BOY IN THE MOVIE - DAKOTA GOYO IS HIS name i think appear in -haunting hour- on the hub- hugs and love to make friends always- your avatargirl/princesspeaches always
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