Tagline: Repair for adventure.
Robots movie storyline. Twentieth Century Fox and Academy Award winning director Chris Wedge, who last joined forces on the blockbuster animated hit “Ice Age,” now team to create another visually spectacular, three-dimensional world, with an all-star, award-winning cast, in “Robots”.
Beyond the scope, freshness and vibrancy of an incredible world populated solely by mechanical beings, Wedge and his team are creating memorable robots, each with “his” / “her” own distinct personality. The result is a timeless tale that pushes the boundaries of animation, while introducing characters rich with whimsy, heart and soul.
Acclaimed director Chris Wedge, who created the Academy Award winning short film “Bunny” and the worldwide box-office smash ICE AGE, now brings his innovative filmmaking magic to ROBOTS, taking the computer generated animated film genre to an exciting new level. For the first time ever, an animated feature presents a totally imagined world – a clanky universe populated by mechanical beings.
And never has a cast of this caliber, encompassing five Oscar winners, as well as Emmy and Tony honorees, been brought together for an animated feature. Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Greg Kinnear, Mel Brooks, Drew Carey, Jim Broadbent, Amanda Bynes, and Robin Williams voice the principal roles. Also taking on key parts are Stanley Tucci, Jennifer Coolidge, Paul Giamatti and Dianne Wiest.
ROBOTS marks Robin Williams’ return to feature film animation, following his role in 1992’s “Aladdin.” In addition, ROBOTS is Mel Brooks’ debut voicing effort in an animated feature. Special “cameo” voices include Jay Leno, Dan Hedaya, James Earl Jones, “Today’s” Al Roker, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Terry Bradshaw.
In the film you’ll meet memorable bots Rodney Copperbottom (Ewan McGregor), a young genius inventor who dreams of helping robots everywhere; Cappy (Halle Berry), a beautiful, dynamic and savvy bot with whom Rodney is instantly smitten; the nefarious corporate tyrant Ratchet (Greg Kinnear) who locks horns with Rodney; Bigweld (Mel Brooks), a master inventor who has lost his way; and a group of misfit ‘bots known as the Rusties, led by Fender (Robin Williams) and Piper Pinwheeler (Amanda Bynes).
Fender’s head, arms, and legs routinely fall off at the most inopportune moments. As Rodney fulfills Fender’s ongoing need for repairs, the two become fast friends. Piper is Fender’s tomboy kid sister, who surprises everyone with her determination and strength. The result is a timeless, comedic tale that pushes the boundaries of animation while introducing characters rich with physical humor and soul, and a story that proves that a robot can shine no matter what he or she is made of.
Robots (2005)
Directed by: Chris Wedge
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Mel Brooks, Amanda Bynes, Jennifer Coolidge, Robin Williams, Paula Abdul, Lucille Bliss, Damien Fahey, Paul Giamatti
Screenplay by: Lowell Ganz
Production Design by: William Joyce
Film Editing by: John Carnochan
Art Direction by: Steve Martino
Music by: John Powell
MPAA Rating: PG for some brief language and suggestive humor.
Distributed by: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: March 11, 2005
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