Synopsis
Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support – like nutritious meals and a clean house – and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.
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Cast
- Frank LangellaFrank
- Liv TylerMadison
- James MarsdenHunter
- Susan SarandonJennifer
- Peter SarsgaardRobot (voice)
- Jeremy StrongJake
- Jeremy SistoSheriff Rowlings
- Bonnie BentleyAva
- Dario BarossoFlattop
- Rachael MaRobot
Recommandations
- 83
IndieWire
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. - 75
The A.V. Club
Schreier elicits warm performances from Langella and Susan Sarandon, and even from his robot (voiced by Peter Sarsgaard). - 75
Rolling Stone
It also addresses questions of aging and neglect that Hollywood likes to run from. Langella, who's played everyone from Dracula to Nixon onscreen, is giving a master class in acting. Enroll now. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Robot & Frank reminds quirk-hardened veterans that an odd premise and big heart don't have to add up to too-precious awards bait. - 70
Variety
Debuting helmer Jake Schreier, screenwriter Christopher D. Ford and a wry and wily Frank Langella all shine in a smart, plausible and resonant film. - 70
New York Magazine (Vulture)
Robot & Frank, like its protagonist, is charming enough to get by with the sleight-of-hand. Its irresponsibility redeems it - it's a raspberry blown against the dying of the light. - 70
Time
What I'm saying is that I resisted the film but it won me over, a little more than I care to admit. - 60
Boxoffice Magazine
The film is light-fingered and charming.
