Robots (2005 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Chris Wedge |
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| Music by | John Powell |
| Editing by | John Carnochan |
| Studio | Blue Sky Studios 20th Century Fox Animation |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | March 6, 2005 (Westwood, Los Angeles) March 11, 2005 (United States) |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $75 million |
| Money made | $260.7 million |
Robots is a fun computer-animated adventure comedy film from 2005. It was made by Blue Sky Studios and released by 20th Century Fox. The movie was directed by Chris Wedge. It features the voices of famous actors like Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, and Robin Williams.
The idea for Robots started in 2000. The story is about a young robot named Rodney Copperbottom. He dreams of meeting his hero, a famous inventor. But when he gets to Robot City, he finds a big problem. The new boss of the company wants to trick older robots. He wants them to buy expensive new parts.
Robots came out in theaters on March 11, 2005. It earned over $260 million around the world. People liked the movie's animation, its funny parts, and the voice acting.
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What Happens in Robots?
Rodney's Big Dream
In a world full of robots, Rodney Copperbottom lives in Rivet Town. He is a young inventor who looks up to Bigweld. Bigweld is a famous inventor and kind robot. His company, Bigweld Industries, hires inventors. It also provides robots with spare parts. Rodney believes in Bigweld's motto: "see a need, fill a need."
Rodney creates a small flying robot called Wonderbot. He wants it to help his dad, Herb, who washes dishes. One day, Wonderbot causes a mess in the kitchen. Rodney decides to go to Robot City. He hopes to show Wonderbot to Bigweld Industries. He wants to help his dad pay for the damages.
Trouble in Robot City
When Rodney arrives in Robot City, things are not as he expected. Phineas T. Ratchet is now in charge of Bigweld Industries. Ratchet has stopped making spare parts. Instead, he sells very expensive "upgrades." This makes older robots "outmoded" if they cannot pay. Ratchet's mother, Madame Gasket, runs the Chop Shop. This place collects old robot parts. It melts them down to make materials for the new upgrades.
Rodney meets Fender Pinwheeler, a funny robot he met at the train station. Fender takes Rodney to a home for "outmodes," or old robots. These robots are known as the "Rusties." Soon, everyone hears about Rodney's amazing repair skills. He becomes a hero by fixing robots in the neighborhood. But there are not enough spare parts for everyone.
Fighting for What's Right
Rodney and Fender try to get help from Bigweld. They sneak into the Bigweld Ball. Bigweld usually appears there. But Ratchet announces that Bigweld will not come. Rodney gets angry and tells Ratchet off in front of everyone. Ratchet orders his guards to get Rodney.
Cappy, a smart robot executive, helps Rodney and Fender escape. She works at Bigweld Industries. She does not like Ratchet's plans. Fender gets caught by a Sweeper. This vehicle collects scrap metal. Fender is taken to the Chop Shop. There, he finds out Madame Gasket and Ratchet's evil plan. They want to use Super-Sweepers to destroy all outmoded robots. This will make more materials for their upgrades.
A Hero's Return
Rodney and Cappy fly to Bigweld's mansion. They find Bigweld and tell him everything. Bigweld admits that Ratchet's greed took over his company. He tells Rodney and Cappy to leave. Rodney feels sad and calls his parents. He plans to go back home. But his dad, Herb, tells him to fight for his dreams.
Fender returns, having escaped the Chop Shop. He tells everyone about Ratchet and Gasket's plot. Rodney gathers Cappy and the Rusties to stop them. Bigweld also joins them. He realizes how much his ideals mean to Rodney.
The Final Battle
The group goes back to Bigweld Industries. Bigweld fires Ratchet. But Ratchet knocks Bigweld out. He plans to melt Bigweld down too! Rodney, Cappy, and Wonderbot save Bigweld. They escape with the Rusties in a security vehicle. Ratchet chases them.
Rodney unhooks Ratchet's vehicle, but their own vehicle crashes near the Chop Shop. Bigweld rolls inside. Rodney refuses to give up. He quickly upgrades the Rusties to rescue Bigweld. Rodney, Cappy, and the Rusties fight Ratchet, Gasket, and their army of Super Sweepers. Other robots Rodney had fixed earlier also join the fight.
Rodney and Bigweld stop the Super-Sweepers. They defeat Ratchet. Ratchet accidentally pushes his mother, Gasket, into the incinerator while trying to escape. Ratchet loses his upgrades. He is left chained to the ceiling with his father.
A Bright Future
Bigweld takes back control of Bigweld Industries. He promises to make spare parts available for everyone again. Later, Bigweld holds a party in Rivet Town. He names Rodney his new second-in-command. This means Rodney will take over the company one day.
Rodney gives his dad, Herb, new parts. He also gives him a flugelhorn-like instrument. This helps Herb finally become a musician. Herb then leads everyone in a fun song.
Who Are the Voices?
- Ewan McGregor as Rodney Copperbottom: A young, hopeful robot inventor.
- Will Denton and Crawford Wilson as Young Rodney
- Jansen Panettiere as Younger Rodney
- Dylan Denton as Youngest Rodney
- Halle Berry as Cappy: A smart robot executive who helps Rodney.
- Robin Williams as Fender Pinwheeler: A funny, clumsy robot who becomes Rodney's friend.
- Mel Brooks as Bigweld: The kind, round robot inventor and owner of Bigweld Industries.
- Greg Kinnear as Phineas T. Ratchet: The mean and greedy robot who tries to take over Bigweld's company.
- Jim Broadbent as Madame Gasket: The boss of the Chop Shop and Ratchet's mom.
- Amanda Bynes as Piper Pinwheeler: Fender's energetic younger sister.
- Drew Carey as Crank Casey: A grumpy but friendly robot who joins Rodney's group.
- Jennifer Coolidge as Aunt Fanny: A motherly robot who takes in old, outmoded robots.
- Harland Williams as Lugnut: A big, friendly green robot.
- Stanley Tucci as Herb Copperbottom: Rodney's dad, who works as a dishwasher.
- Dianne Wiest as Lydia Copperbottom: Rodney's mom.
- Chris Wedge as Wonderbot: Rodney's small, flying invention.
- Natasha Lyonne (US version) as Loretta Geargrinder: A receptionist at Bigweld Industries.
- Paul Giamatti as Tim: The gatekeeper at Bigweld Industries.
- Dan Hedaya as Mr. Gunk: Herb's rude boss.
- Jay Leno as Fire Hydrant
- Lucille Bliss as Pigeon Lady
- Paula Abdul as Wristwatch #1
- Randy Jackson as Wristwatch #2
- Al Roker as Mailbox
- Stephen Tobolowsky (US version) as Bigmouth Executive / Forge
- Tim Nordquist as Tin Man
- Lowell Ganz (US version) as Mr. Gasket: Madame Gasket's husband and Ratchet's father.
- James Earl Jones as a Darth Vader voice box.
Video Game Fun
There is also a video game based on the Robots movie!
Aunt Fanny's Tour
A short animated film called Aunt Fanny's Tour of Booty was included with the Robots DVD and VHS. It's a five-minute story that happens before the movie. In this short, Aunt Fanny gives a tour of the Robot City Train Station to a group of different robots, including Fender.
