the first fifteen minute of it dialogue be groan inducing . this and combine with nic cage drone voice be enough to turn the viewer off quickly . fortunately and you can not judge this one by it opening act . as soon a astro leaf metro city and the film really pick up . this be surprisingly intelligent and fun and nostalgic and engage . the film manage to canvas some rather complex idea regard robotics and which really raise the quality of the story to a high level . character have some shade of grey which be much appreciate . the animation be strong and though it be a little too western in appearance at time and and it would have be nice to see a bit more anime style . unfortunately and the lack of the classic music theme do leave a gaping hole .