Robot & Frank-2012

Director Jake Schreier

Starring Frank Langella

Scott’s Review #414

Reviewed June 18, 2016

Grade: C

Robot & Frank (2012) is one of those films that leaves me with a “meh” reaction after I’ve seen it.

It’s not that it’s a bad movie, but there’s nothing particularly special either- it is quite ordinary and rather forgettable after the credits have rolled.

The premise, on paper,  seems novel: a future with robots that grow attached to humans. Unfortunately, the movie did not live up to the idea.

I was hoping for an interesting 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)- type robot idea (HAL), but I got nothing like it.

I’m a big fan of Frank Langella, and I felt he was the main attraction in this movie.

On a side note, why is Susan Sarandon suddenly playing every meaningless supporting role these days? Another wasted role. She deserves better.

Several plot points had no follow-through, and the ending, while not exactly predictable, was nothing spectacular.

Meh.

Independent Spirit Award Nominations: Best First Screenplay