A simple plot with a nice and easy-going story. It's hard to fault this film; Frank Langella is brilliant. He and the Robot are the main characters.
The twist 15 minutes before the end is very special indeed; did not see that coming! It's funny and sad in equal measure. Within it, there's a clever subtext running through the movie, commenting on the loss of personality in the digital age, and the disposable nature of modern life. The more we come to rely on technology for everything, from our reading material to our aged care, the less we ourselves are practically capable of, giving rise to a generation of privileged, ironic, but purposeless people. What Robot and Frank highlights is not just the fragility, but also the value of a mind filled with life experience and skills. There's no substitute for the complex intelligence of our brains, and even the most sophisticated technology has more to learn from us.
Impressive - 8
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