Robot Jox (1990)

User Rating:

4.5/10   

Director:

Stuart Gordon

Writers (WGA):

Stuart Gordon (story)
Joe Haldeman (screenplay)

Release Date:

21 November 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Sci-Fi

Tagline:

The ultimate killing machine. Part Man. Part Metal.

Plot:

It is post-World War III. War is outlawed. In its place, are matches between large Robots called Robot Jox...

Plot Keywords:

Robot | Alaska | Giant Robot | Futuristic | Bandage

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Gary Graham	...	Achilles
Anne-Marie Johnson	...	Athena
Paul Koslo	...	Alexander
Robert Sampson	...	Commisioner Jameson (sic)
Danny Kamekona	...	Dr. Matsumoto
Hilary Mason	...	Professor Laplace
Michael Alldredge	...	Tex Conway
Jeffrey Combs	...	1st Prole
Michael Saad	...	2nd Prole
Ian Patrick Williams	...	Phillip
Jason Marsden	...	Tommy
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon	...	Kate
Thyme Lewis	...	Sargon
Gary Houston	...	Sportcaster
Russel Case	...	Hercules

Also Known As:

Robojox

Runtime:

85 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Finland:K-16 | Australia:PG | Singapore:NC-16 | Iceland:16 | UK:15 | USA:PG | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario)

Filming Locations:

Italy

Company:

Altar Productions

Trivia:

During the script-writing process, science fiction author Joe Haldeman and director Stuart Gordon clashed on the vision of the film. Halderman wanted a dramatic, serious science fiction film. Gordon however wanted to liven it up and use stereotypes. In Haldeman's word's, "I would try to change the science into something reasonable; Stuart would change it back to Saturday-morning cartoon stuff. I tried to make believable, reasonable characters, and Stuart would insist on throwing in clichés and caricatures. It was especially annoying because it was a story about soldiers, and I was the only person around who'd ever been one." As they were saying their goodbyes to one another, Gorden pinpointed the problem. He said "Joe, our problem is that you're writing a movie for adults that children can enjoy, but I'm directing a movie for children that adults can enjoy!"

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Athena confronts Achilles in his room and sedates him, in the ensuing fight when Athena sweeps his leg and then spins around with a flying kick, you can plainly see that it is a stuntman.

Quotes:

Achilles: You're making my beer curdle.
Alexander: And you make my drink taste like blood.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Incredibles (2004)

all beautiful things in the world combined into one movie

From the start I knew I would be in for the best movie watching experience of my life. The idea of two giant robots, manned by brilliant humans, fighting each other for control of the world was the most intense and well thought of plot I have ever experienced. I can't even begin to describe the brilliant acting and well written script. Let's just just say it compares to both Lord of Rings pictures , combined. The Academy had a grave oversight in not celebrating the joy that is.....ROBOT JOX.