Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Astro Boy Trailer Debuts

MSN has debuted the trailer for Astro Boy, coming to theaters on October 23rd. Directed by David Bowers, the big screen adaptation features the voices of Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucus and Donald Sutherland.

Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) 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 takes to be a hero.

Thoughts:
Looks kinda cool for a kids movie. The animation looks superb and almost Pixar status. I doubt I will see this in theaters, but it might be cool to rent it for its picture quality once it hits Blu Ray.

2 comments:

Pooja said...

Thanks for the interesting trailer. Astro Boy Movie seems to be good. People are waiting to watch this film on the big screen. Freddie Highmore seems to have done a good job. The story is very interesting. Kids as well as adults will like this movie. For more wallpapers, trailer refer astro boy movie

Farzan said...

I have never heard of Astro Boy, but the movie does look cool. Really nice animations and Highmore looks like he was a good choice for Astro Boy's voice.