They are tempted to place him in a nursing home until franks son chooses a different option. Frank tells the story of relationship between a retired burglar and a household appliance more relentless than an alarm clock. Set in the near future, frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown kids who are c. Robot and frank succeeds where ted fails because, unlike mcfarlane, schreier and ford render the relationship between the human character and the robot in largely credible terms. In the near future, an exjewel thief receives a gift from his son. The movie is content to watch langella flirt with local librarian susan sarandon, and match wits with local law enforcement. Robot and frank succeeds where ted fails because, unlike mcfarlane, schreier and ford render the relationship between the human character and the robot in. Frank langella stars as an aging criminal who develops a touching relationship with a robot in this new drama, currently available on dvd. Just like franks flirtation with a librarian a tangy susan. Everything you need to know about robot and frank movie 2012. It creeps up on you slowly, at first seeming like something you might have seen before, then.
There are so many ways that a movie about a robot and an. The robot has no name and is purchased as a caregiver for frank, now afflicted with early to mid stage alzheimers, by frank s son. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including the apparition, premium rush and the revenant. His grown children are concerned about their fathers wellbeing and buy him a caretaker robot. The film uniquely crosses across so many genre borders and can best be described as a dramedy meets a heist thriller. Suggest me movie is a free webbased film recommendation service. Robot and frank movie clip new robot 2012 frank langella, susan sarandon movie hd set in the near future, an exjewel thief receives. Frank is a man who lives alone in a bucolic house in upstate new york and is somewhere along the slope into dementia. A delightful dramatic comedy, a buddy picture, and, for good measure, a heist film. A mesmerizing marathon of robert franks movies the new yorker.
Sloan feature film prize, named after the longtime president of general motors, who made. Unfortunately for him at the time he is living alone. Jun 25, 2012 robot and frank trailer 2012 frank langella, susan sarandon movie hd set in the near future, an exjewel thief receives a gift from his daughter. Resistant at first, frank warms up to the robot when he realizes he can use it to restart his career as a cat burglar. Of all the futuristic movies ive ever seen this is the most believable. Hunter james marsden gets him a robot peter sarsgaard voice helper to be his full time caretaker. An aging excon frank langella reenters a life of crime with the help of a robotic caretaker. Hunter lives far from frank and his sister madison liv tyler is a world away, leaving frank pretty much on his own.
Robot and frank was released in 2012 on friday, august 24, 2012 in limited movie theaters. Initially resistant to the idea, frank soon appreciates the. Fords script, tries to sell with smiles and soft comedy. Set in the near future, frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown kids who are concerned he can no longer live alone. Starring frank langella, peter sarsgaard and susan sarandon. In bryan singers movie they played uncle and nephew perry and richard white. Not even ornery old men can resist the lure of a special robot friend. Finally, a few days ago, a group of us went to see it and, although it was sad and sweet, and generally a fun and entertaining movie to watch, it was a disappointment to me on many levels. The photographer and filmmaker robert frank, from a contact sheet by sid kaplan.
Jul 12, 2016 a mesmerizing marathon of robert franks movies. In the future, an aging jewel thief receives a robot companion to care for him, but he programs his new pal to help him pull off one last heist. Robot and frank movie clip new robot 2012 frank langella. But soon the two companions try their luck as a heist team. The photographer and filmmaker robert frank, from a. Frank then moves into a fulltime care facility to help him cope with his dementia. Frank langella, james marsden, liv tyler, susan sarandon en peter sarsgaard. They are tempted to place him in a nursing home until frank s son chooses a different option. A blend of science fiction, comedy, and drama, the movie focuses on an.
Robot and frank trailer 2012 frank langella, susan. During a visit from his family, he slips hunter a note, implying. The film entitled robot and frank is centered on the life of a guy named frank who is a former prisoner and his experiences with his family. A master thief comes back for one last heist, partnering with a sympathetic, humanoid robot. A mesmerizing marathon of robert franks movies the new. Frank, who had once been a notorious criminal, is at a stage in his life whereby he is losing his memory. Everything you need to know about robot and frank movie. A treasure of a movie about a man in his later years, frank, his adult children who are immersed in their own lives and an unusual caregiver, the robot. While used to living his own life without the intervention of others, forgetful as he is, frank is used to and desperately clings to his independence. Set in the near future, frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown kids who are. Aug 17, 2012 the robot and frank make a predictable odd couple, one that the firsttime feature director jake schreier, working from christopher d. The robot was created by tony gardner s special effects company alterian, inc. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. This is a slow paced movie that you need to be patient to watch it grow, and grow it will.
The robot has no name and is purchased as a caregiver for frank, now afflicted with early to mid stage alzheimers, by franks son. Peter sarsgaard robot voice jeremy sisto sheriff rowlings jeremy strong jake. Frank langella frostnixon stars in this nearfuture comedydrama about a retired cat burglar who gets back into the game with the help of nursing robot a gift from his son. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian susan sarandon. Hes still able to feed and care for himself and walk into town to get books from the library, but hes becoming forgetful. Set in the near future, an exjewel thief frank langella receives a gift from his son. Sloan prize at the 2012 sundance film festival, tying with the kashmiri film valley of saints by musa syeed. Purchase robot and frank on digital and stream instantly or download offline.
With peter sarsgaard, frank langella, susan sarandon, liv tyler. Although the films mature subject matter an aging excon father has health and relationship issues isnt too likely to appeal to tweens or teens, theres not a ton of ageinappropriate content. Frank langella, james marsden as his son and susan sarandon as the. Robot and frank jake schreier, frank langella, james. In the future, an aging jewel thief receives a robot companion to care for him, but he programs his. Short circuit 2 1988, where the money is 2000, going in style 1979, hunting elephants 20, bottle rocket 1996. Starring frank langella, susan sarandon, james marsden, liv. The robot and frank make a predictable odd couple, one that the firsttime feature director jake schreier, working from christopher d. Frank refuses to leave his home, so as a last ditch effort to help his father. Set in the near future, it focuses on frank weld, an aging jewel thief, played by frank langella, whose son buys him a domestic robot.
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