Review of Robot Overlords (2015) by Carroll H — 26 Jan 2016

Interesting British production, but kids movie. Gillian brought in to add star power, but still Stalag Teenager ... WW III, kids revolt.

This review of Robot Overlords (2015) was written by Carroll H on 26 Jan 2016.

Robot Overlords has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Guy Lodge (731) for Variety (12,700) on 01 Apr 2015

Even with such generic scripting, however, there’s a genial, palpably enthusiastic chemistry between the four young, capable stars that gives…

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By Maryann Johanson (2,701) for Flick Filosopher (2,694) on 27 Mar 2015

So much to love in this Brit kiddie sci-fi adventure, with its brilliant concept that really works on a small budget and a real sense of place…

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By Ian W (1,171) on 28 Mar 2015

This low budget movie is worth watching for what it achieves with so little budget and also for having Gillian Anderson in it…

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By Robert B (2,055) on 24 Jun 2015

Totally B side Sci-Fi movie with some nice actors - the story isn't very imaginative, and the inclusion of teenagers as protagonists were a…

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By Owen Williams (24) for Empire (3,446) on 01 Apr 2015

Less of a riot than Wright’s previous Grabbers, Robot Overlords displays the same knowing intelligence, sense of fun and deep-rooted love…

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By Rebecca Hawkes (11) for Daily Telegraph (UK) (2,495) on 26 Mar 2015

Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of its cast, the film just isn’t that good…

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By Braxton H (15) on 23 Jan 2017

A nice and well made, fairly family-friendly (almost getting Disney-vibes), scifi movie. Very entertaining and professional although non-spectacular…

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By Mark D (2,239) on 10 May 2015

I only watched this because it was filmed in Northern Ireland, and the best thing I can say about it is that it features Sir Ben Kingsley in…

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By Rodney G (251) on 20 Aug 2015

STORY IS SLOW AND ACTION IS SHORT AT BEST . NEEDED JUST A LITTLE MORE , SO IT IS JUST A OK MOVIE TO SEE…

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By Christopher E (506) on 25 Nov 2016

It can have 1 star for Ben Kingsley... that's it…

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