Astro Boy is a very pleasant surprise--the rare non-Pixar 3D animated film that can captivate children and adults. The re-imagining of the classic manga/anime series is directed by David Bowers, who cut his teeth on the underrated Flushed Away. Astro Boy tells the story of a scientist (Nicholas Cage) who loses his only son Toby only to rebuild him as a robotic hero (Freddie Highmore).  ...read more