The Forgotten Robot Brawl: A Mix of Good and Bad Ideas

Thirty-five years ago, a movie called Robot Jox hit the screens. It was not a big hit, but it was not completely bad either.

A Future of Robot Battles

The story is set in a future where wars are illegal, and instead, giant robots fight to settle disputes. This might sound exciting, but the movie did not deliver on its promise.

• The robots are big and clunky.
• The fights are not as fun as they could be.
• The movie tries to be serious, but it ends up feeling silly.

The Pilots: Achilles and Alexander

The two main robot pilots are Achilles and Alexander.

• Achilles is the good guy.
• Alexander is the bad guy.

They fight in big robots, but the movie does not make you care about them.

• There is a scene where Achilles accidentally hurts a lot of people.
• This is supposed to make you feel bad, but it just feels weird.
• The movie tries to be deep, but it does not succeed.

The Minds Behind the Movie

The movie was written by Joe Haldeman, a famous science fiction writer known for his smart stories. However, Robot Jox is not one of his best works.

• Haldeman wanted the movie to be more serious.
• The director wanted it to be more like a cartoon.
• The result is a movie that is neither serious nor fun.

A Mix of Good and Bad

Despite its flaws, Robot Jox has some interesting ideas.

• The world it creates is full of diseases and ignorance.
• The robots are a way to hide from the harsh reality.
• The movie tries to say something about humanity, but it gets lost in its own mess.

It is a shame because there are some good ideas here, but they are buried under bad writing and silly scenes.

Conclusion

Robot Jox is not a great movie, but it is not the worst either.

• It is forgettable, but it is also interesting to watch.
• It is a reminder that even bad movies can have good ideas.
• It is a mix of good and bad, and that is what makes it unique.