Review of Robot & Frank (2012) by Gbenga O — 09 Mar 2013

Touching storyline. Amusing how a human and a robot can have such on-screen chemistry.

This review of Robot & Frank (2012) was written by Gbenga O on 09 Mar 2013.

Robot & Frank has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kevin C (1,734) on 07 Apr 2018

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

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By Alejandro E (452) on 20 May 2016

Bit of a hidden gem this, amusingly heartwarming but never in any way that feels overly sentimental towards the lead character…

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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 Geewah (593) on 14 Jan 2021

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

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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 Ethan P (599) on 12 Dec 2015

A light-hearted adventure with thoughtful performances, a heartfelt story and an amusing script…

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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 Sai T (27) on 29 Oct 2015

I don't understand this film. It gets good reviews but is completely implausible…

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By Mike T (1,122) on 08 Oct 2017

Enjoyable little film, now where is my robot butler…

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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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