Review of Real Steel (2011) by James Verniere for Boston Herald — 06 Oct 2011

'Steel' throws in towel with 'bot boxing plot.

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This review of Real Steel (2011) was written by James Verniere and published by Boston Herald on 06 Oct 2011.

Real Steel has generally received positive reviews.

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