Robots

About Robots

Robots(released in 2005) is a computer-animated science fiction comedy film. The plot is set in a world populated by anthropomorphic machines. Rodney Copperbottom, a young genius inventor, aspires to make the world a better place for everyone. His journey takes him to Robot City, where he faces challenges and adventures that teach him valuable life lessons.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Carlos Saldanha and Chris Wedge co-directed the movie, with the screenplay written by Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel. The animation team used a unique rendering technique that provided the film distinct metallic and glossy textures.

Actors

• Ewan McGregor as Rodney Copperbottom- A young, imaginative, and inventive robot
• Robin Williams as Fender- Rodney's comic sidekick who is known for his geniality and humor.
• Halle Berry as Cappy- A smart and brave executive at Bigweld Industries—and Rodney's love interest
• Greg Kinnear as Phineas T. Ratchet- The manipulative and ambitious corporate tycoon

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film Robots was the first CGI animated film to feature solely mechanical characters.
• There are several references to other popular movies in Robots, such as Star Wars and The Wizard of Oz.
• Comedian Robin Williams improvised many of his lines while voicing Fender.

Awards

The film was nominated for several awards and was recognized for its unique animation and storyline. Its biggest accolade was the BAFTA Kids Vote for Best Feature Film.

Quotes

• "See a need, fill a need." - Rodney Copperbottom
• "You can shine no matter what you're made of." - Bigweld
• "The word from the top is 'Clamp and Scrap.' - Phineas T. Ratchet

Music and Soundtrack

• "Shine"- performed by Ricky Fanté, it's the film's main theme.
• The original score was composed by John Powell.
• The soundtrack features songs from artists like James Brown and Earth, Wind & Fire.