Robots (HBO)

About Robots (HBO)

Robots (2005) is an American computer-animated comedy-adventure film produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Set in a world populated entirely by mechanical beings, it tells the story of a young, genius inventor named Rodney Copperbottom who dreams of making the world a better place. After moving to the big city to seek his fortune, he befriends a group of like-minded outcasts who together fight to overthrow the city's sinister, corporate mastermind.

Making / Production

Produced by Blue Sky Studios, Robots marks their second feature film following "Ice Age". The film was directed by Chris Wedge and co-directed by Carlos Saldanha. It boasts beautifully intricate animation, demonstrating a significant leap forward in CGI technology for its time.

Actors

• Ewan McGregor as Rodney Copperbottom: A passionate and inventive character, McGregor's performance has given life to Rodney's dreams and struggles.
• Robin Williams as Fender: Williams' unforgettable, comedic talent adds a charming and hilarious layer to the character of Fender.
• Halle Berry as Cappy: Berry's performance as Cappy, a corporate robot turned ally, adds a brave and compassionate voice to the film.
• Greg Kinnear as Ratchet: Kinnear successfully played the role of Ratchet, making him a convincing and arrogant antagonist.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film required so much computing power that it took up to 30 hours to render a single frame.
• Robin Williams improvised most of his lines as Fender.
• The character 'Bigweld', voiced by Mel Brooks, was designed to resemble Brooks himself.

Awards

While Robots did not win any major cinematic awards, it was widely appreciated by the audience and recognised for its technological advancements in animation.

Quotes

• "You can shine no matter what you're made of." - Rodney Copperbottom
• "Who wants to get fixed?" - Fender
• "See a need, fill a need" - Bigweld

Music / Soundtrack

• The film's soundtrack features an array of popular artists such as James Brown, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Ricky Martin.
• Original score composed by John Powell.
• The song "Robot City" visually introduces the audience to the city's complex, mechanical world.