Review of Robot & Frank (2012) by Joanna G — 20 May 2013

Pleasant film with mostly good performances and unexpected script.

This review of Robot & Frank (2012) was written by Joanna G on 20 May 2013.

Robot & Frank has generally received positive reviews.

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A great performance by Frank Langella this movie is an interesting Sci-fi that leaves you satisfied…

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By Marah R (273) on 15 May 2015

Very interesting and professional take on a world that is futuristic but still has the regular elements of our normal day life…

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By Debbie Baldwin (220) for Ladue News (220) on 07 Nov 2018

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A real little gem with a fine central performance by Langella…

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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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By Thomas M (1,117) on 20 May 2015

Best film I've seen in what seems like ages, driven by the central performance…

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By Emma Dibdin (195) for The Arts Desk (640) on 20 May 2018

Robot & Frank nonetheless feels like a story in search of an emotional pay-off…

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By Kat W (211) on 08 Oct 2017

Enjoyable little film, now where is my robot butler…

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By Michael T (3,420) on 07 Apr 2018

Old man and a robot. No schmaltz. Nice work…

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