Review of Robot & Frank (2012) by Thomas B — 01 Jan 2014

A great performance from Langella elevates this from merely enjoyable to something more essential and far more rewarding. Full review later.

This review of Robot & Frank (2012) was written by Thomas B on 01 Jan 2014.

Robot & Frank has generally received positive reviews.

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By Marcos L (55) on 21 May 2015

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By Stephen J (447) on 29 Oct 2015

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By Marah R (273) on 15 May 2015

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By Annbd (197) on 09 Feb 2020

Very funny on moments and with that cutie robot, it’s great to watch, although the film didn’t really win me over…

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By Cesar G (92) on 22 Aug 2015

It portrays relationship of a robot and an aged person nicely by capturing psychology of elderly people: * I can do it for myself…

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By Aijixe (10) on 26 Sep 2015

A heartwarming movie that features the great Frank Langella in a role that somehow beats his performance in Frost/Nixon, and he's incredible…

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By David L (3,419) on 26 Jul 2016

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By Geewah (593) on 14 Jan 2021

A clever and poignant movie about ageing, technology and staying relevant. Enjoyable…

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