Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown children, who are concerned he can no longer live alone. Against the old man's wishes, his son buys Frank a walking, talking humanoid robot programmed to improve his physical and mental health.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Set in the near future, Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown children who are concerned he can no longer live alone. Against the old man's wishes his son buys Frank a walking, talking humanoid robot programmed to improve his physical and mental health. Slowly, and with a fair bit of reluctance, Frank begins to accept his new digital companion, seeing an opportunity to use Robot's unique skills to try their luck as a heist team. Actors Frank Langella, James Marsden, Liv Tyler & Susan Sarandon Director Jake Schreier Certificate 12 years and over Year 2012 Screen 1.78:1 Languages English Subtitles English for the hearing impaired Closed Captions Yes Duration 1 hour and 25 minutes (approx)
Jake Schreier directs this comedy starring Frank Langella as a retired jewel thief who discovers that his cutting-edge home assistance robot may be the key to pulling off one last heist. Frank (Langella) appears to have little in his life. Apart from the odd visit to the library and his flirtations with Jennifer (Susan Sarandon), he struggles to fill the hours and appears, to his son Hunter (James Marsden), to be sorely lacking in purpose. When Frank's forgetfulness begins to threaten his independence, rather than take the burden on himself, Hunter acquires a robot to act as caretaker to his dad. Though Frank initially resents the presence of Robot (voiced by Peter Sarsgaard) and his stern insistence upon a daily routine of exercise and activity, he begins to feel the benefits and is soon even contemplating a return to his 'professional' life...
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