Review of Real Steel (2011) by Charlie G — 28 May 2014

Outstanding movie about a father and son. Standard feel good but they did it so well.

This review of Real Steel (2011) was written by Charlie G on 28 May 2014.

Real Steel has generally received positive reviews.

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