Review of Real Steel (2011) by David M — 31 Mar 2013

Entertaining popcorn fare - father rediscovers son over robot boxing. Shows Michael Bay what robots hitting each other can do.

This review of Real Steel (2011) was written by David M on 31 Mar 2013.

Real Steel has generally received positive reviews.

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