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- Roy Batty, Blade Runner (1982) Blade Runner may star Harrison Ford in the peak of his most superbly Harrison Ford-iness, but it’s undeniably Rutger Hauer’s Nexus 6 model android rebel leader, Roy Batty, who leaves a permanent mark on the audience’s psyche.
- The Iron Giant, The Iron Giant (1999) There’s so little so say beyond what Brad Bird’s tear-jerking nature vs. nurture film didn’t so effortlessly express.
- Gort, The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) Let’s cut right to it: Gort represents mankind’s self-issued, total destruction. The Day the Earth Stood Still covers everything we think is so important in our lives, from family drama to political squabbling and pissing on our country’s borders.
- R2-D2, Star Wars (1977) So yeah, this guy. I mean, seriously, this guy! The little R2 unit that could fulfills more mission-critical work in the original trilogy than any of your so-called heroes.
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- R2-D2, Star Wars (1977) R2-D2 is everything you want in a robot. He's got charisma, he's resourceful, he's cute, funny, brave and insanely adaptable. The design is unforgettable and he's absolutely indispensable in a pinch.
- The Iron Giant, The Iron Giant (1999) Brad Bird's amazing creation is all about duality. He's a weapon, he's a protector, he's bad, he's good, he's got a distinctly retro vibe, but is filled with modern technology.
- Johnny-5, Short Circuit (1986) Growing up in the Eighties, Johnny-5 was the most memorable robot out there. Besides being a staple of pop culture, he was funny, he was crazy, and unlike most other robots on this list, he was very robotic.
- T-800, The Terminator (1984) He's good, he's bad, he's a protector, he's a martyr, Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic turn as the unstoppable robot is simply unforgettable.
- 12 Tars – 'Interstellar'
- 11 Baymax – 'Big Hero 6'
- 10 Iron Giant – 'The Iron Giant'
- 9 Samantha – 'Her'
- 8 Marvin – 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy'
- 7 Bishop – 'Aliens'
- 6 C-3PO – 'Star Wars' Movies
- 5 Wall-E – 'Wall-E'
- 4 T-800 – 'The Terminator'
- 3 Roy Batty – 'Blade Runner'
Christopher Nolan's Interstellarintroduced audiences to TARS, one of the most original robots in years (with one of the most famous robot names). TARS is meant to be a Marine Corps tactical robot, and it certainly looks the part. TARS is a simple design made up of four movable bars. These can function like legs and arms, adaptable for any terrain. ...
Making his big screen debut in one of Disney's more underrated animated films, Baymax is an adorable robot who was created to care for people (Scott Adsit). When Big Hero 6's protagonist Hiro (Ryan Potter) finds himself in the middle of a major conspiracy, Baymax transforms into a bonafide hero to help the character (who's also heartbroken and soon...
The Iron Giant, based on Ted Hughes' 1968 novel, might be the most emotional film ever made about a living machine. Set in Maine in the 1950s, the story follows the friendship between a boy and an alien robot. Together, they must avoid US federal agents seeking to destroy the giant. The Iron Giantis a charming and well-told story, but it's also a s...
Her tells the story of Theo (Joaquin Phoenix), a man who falls in love with Samantha (Scarlett Johansson), his operating system's AI. Heris probably the smartest sci-fi yet about the ways we lean on technology as a replacement for human connection. Scarlett Johansson's vocal performanceas Samantha is brilliant. She's kind, smart, and sexy, but also...
Marvin (Alan Rickman), the "paranoid android" in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, flipped robot tropes on their head. Far from being strong, impressive, or emotionless, Marvin is bored and depressed. He hates being dragged around the universe by his hare-brained compatriots. He hates most things, actually. Rickman's voice acting is top-notch. ...
"I may be synthetic, but I’m not stupid." Bishop (Lance Henriksen) is the science officer aboard the spaceship in James Cameron's Aliens. In contrast to the cyborgs from Cameron's earlier film The Terminator, Bishop is loyal and dedicated to protecting the humans in his crew. His programming forbids him from harming people; in this regard, he's a r...
Few movie robots are as entertaining and likable as Star Wars' C-3PO. Along with pal R2-D2, the nervous, awkward C-3PO provides a lot of comic relief in the Star Warsmovies. In fact, the two of them appear in 11 films; the most of any of the characters. C-3PO's shape and distinctive gold plating are a reference to the robot in Fritz Lang's influent...
The lead in Pixar's WALL-Eis a marvel of characterization. He has no voice or facial features, save for his binocular-like eyes, yet he communicates more emotion than most human actors. The animators do a great job with body language, distilling it to the essentials. The early scenes of WALL-E roaming the earth by himself compacting trash are espec...
It's easy to forget how groundbreaking The Terminatorwas in 1984. So many movies have copied its style, story, and aesthetic since that many audiences have taken it for granted. It deserves endless kudos for putting a fresh, high-octane spin on cyborg tropes. The T-800 isn't the most visually stunning robot or the most complex one, but it's unmatch...
The legendary replicant from the renowned sci-fi classic Blade Runner, Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer) leads a group of rebellious Replicants, who go against their purpose as obedient workers in space colonies. When the disillusioned cop Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) is sent to catch him, Roy Batty reveals a different perspective to him and audiences. A we...
- M3GAN Infuses AI With Child's Play's Formula. M3GAN. PG-13. Sci-Fi. Thriller. A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own.
- Bumblebee Is The Highest-Rated Film Of The Transformers Franchise. Bumblebee. PG-13. Adventure. Sci-Fi. On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small California beach town.
- Real Steel Has Robots, But Its A Father-Son Movie At Heart. Real Steel. PG-13. Drama. Sci-Fi. In the near future, robot boxing is a top sport. A struggling ex-boxer feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot.
- The Stepford Wives Has A Far More Sinister Plot At Play. The Stepford Wives (1975) PG. Mystery. Sci-Fi. Joanna Eberhart has come to the quaint little town of Stepford, Connecticut with her family, but soon discovers there lies a sinister truth in the all too perfect behavior of the female residents.
Sep 29, 2023 · Hollywood’s been obsessed with robots for decades, and these 15 films full of rogue technology made the cut as the best robot movies ever made, including The Creator, M3GAN, The...
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Aug 29, 2017 · So welcome to our countdown of the best 30 'bots to ever slide, stomp, and glide across the big screen. 30. Gigolo Joe. The robot: An android designed specifically for the, ahem, pleasures...
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