So, what's it all about?
Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma. Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it means to be a hero.
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great cartoon with eco message:)
Not the best animated story out there but definitely worth a look.
Really enjoyable film that's let down from greatness by a simplistic story. Stunning animation that makes the passing of the studio Imagi all the more heartbreaking. Younger kids will adore the main character and adults will admire the visuals but will be mildly entertained.
In what could have been the greatest and most intelligent childrens movie of all time, Astro's americanisation ultimately proves to be his folly as he loses as sense of morality that the popular anime brought in, in favour of becoming a cliche.