Review of Robot & Frank (2012) by Alexander W — 17 Jul 2013

Very sweet and mostly subtle look into the meaning of memory, both of Frank and the robot.

This review of Robot & Frank (2012) was written by Alexander W on 17 Jul 2013.

Robot & Frank has generally received positive reviews.

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Robot and Frank is both touching and moving when it comes to the movie story line, as the chemistry between the old man and the robot was spot…

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By Stephen J (447) on 29 Oct 2015

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By Timo E (44) on 20 Aug 2016

One of those films whereby you only realise how clever and touching this storyline was after it has ended…

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

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By Brett S (430) on 20 Mar 2016

I waited years to see this. And when I did it was a disappointment. As shallow as a comedy, without the laughs…

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