Review of Robot & Frank (2012) by Indra W — 08 May 2013

Warm, funny, simple, small but beautiful twists. I love it.

This review of Robot & Frank (2012) was written by Indra W on 08 May 2013.

Robot & Frank has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Blake H (293) on 08 Jan 2016

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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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