Review of Real Steel (2011) by Paul S — 05 Nov 2012

Its Rocky mixed with Rock'em Sock'em Robots.

This review of Real Steel (2011) was written by Paul S on 05 Nov 2012.

Real Steel has generally received positive reviews.

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