Oil up your elbow joints and clap your metal hands together for it is time for yet another CGI entertainer!! The CGI feature from Warner Brothers ROBOTS, presents a totally imagined world - a wondrously metallic universe populated solely by mechanical beings.
In the film meet 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 a heart-warming story that proves that a robot can shine, no matter what he or she is made of. Special "cameo" voices include Jay Leno, Dan Hedaya, James Earl Jones, "Today's" Al Roker, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Terry Bradshaw.
1. It's impressive cast, encompassing five Oscar winners, as well as Emmy and Tony honorees, has been brought together for the first time 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.
2. It marks Robin Williams' return to feature film animation, following his role in 1992's "Aladdin."
3. In addition, ROBOTS is Mel Brooks' debut voicing effort in an animated feature.