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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?

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

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

"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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I've seen that (as I've stated in the other thread). Yes, the main character is Atom. Pretty good film.

I've seen it, I think it was inspired by Astro Boy . It was awesome!!!

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

Just saw it, amazing movie

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