In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing ROBOT & FRANK (2012) currently streaming on Amazon Prime, as well as other platforms. From a script by Christopher Ford and directed by Jake Schreier, the story follows Frank (heartbreakingly beautifully played by Frank Langella), an older gentleman who is stuck in a time long past and who is set in his ways. His son (James Marsden), Hunter, brings him a robot companion (voiced by Peter Sarsgaard) who is supposed to ease some of the caretaking burden off Hunter. At first resistant, Frank soon warms up to Robot and the two form a lovely friendship that sees them embark in some not so innocent adventures. Liv Tyler and Susan Sarandon round out the cast as daughter, Madison, and Jennifer, the librarian, who we come to find out is more than just Frank’s crush. The film is rated PG-13 and clocks in at 1 h 29 m. Please note there are a few SPOILERS in this review.

Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library