Review of Real Steel (2011) by Martin B — 28 Sep 2013

An enjoyable family friendly movie that I still think should have been titled Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots.

This review of Real Steel (2011) was written by Martin B on 28 Sep 2013.

Real Steel has generally received positive reviews.

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