2011 Sci-Fi Action Movie real steel This was the first on-screen collaboration between the director. Shawn Levy And a star hugh jackmanwho developed a close friendship while making real steelin which Jackman plays a former professional boxer whose sport has become controlled by fighting robots. real steelJackman and Levi's friendship has expanded to include Ryan Reynolds, who previously appeared with Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine He later collaborated with Levy on films. Adam Project and free manOf course, Jackman, Levi, and Reynolds eventually joined forces in Deadpool and Wolverinewhich became the highest-grossing film of their career.
real steel It had been relatively forgotten over the past decade before its release was announced and released. Deadpool and Wolverinesparking renewed interest in real steel On Netflix, where real steel It has consistently ranked as one of the most-watched movies on the streaming service over the past year.
The newly discovered popularity of real steel Speculation has been rife that Jackman and Levi could reunite for a new film. real steel Continuation, unless it was the huge success it achieved Deadpool and WolverineThe failure of the film, which has so far grossed nearly $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office, has made it nearly impossible for Jackman and Levi to focus on any project in the near future other than Deadpool and Wolverine sequel.
Real steel rocks with robots
in real steel, Hugh Jackman stars as Charlie Kenton, a former professional boxer who struggles to adapt to a world where human fighters have been replaced by robotic warriors.At the beginning of the film, the combat robot Charlie trained on, Ambush, is destroyed in a fight against Thor. Furthermore, Charlie discovers that his ex-girlfriend and the mother of Charlie's son, Max, has died, leaving him to attend a custody hearing for Max, whom he has not seen since his birth.
While Charlie initially seeks to give up custody of Max to Max's aunt and her husband in exchange for a large sum of money, He agreed to temporarily retain custody of Max for another three months.Charlie uses the money to buy the robot Noisy Boy, which father and son take to an underground boxing ring, where Noisy Boy is destroyed by another robot.
Although the story's events are predictable, especially regarding Charlie and Max's relationship and their quest to turn a junk robot named Atom into a hero, real steel It manages to transcend the familiar underdog formula with its sweet father-son relationship and exciting action sequences.The basic conflict in real steel It doesn't involve a decisive fight but rather whether Charlie can avoid becoming a passive father.
Robot fight scenes in real steel These stories are interesting because of the organic relationship that exists between Atom and his human handlers, Charlie and Max, as their emotional investment in their precious robot reflects the father and son's growing love and respect for each other.
Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy bring out the best in each other
Deadpool and Wolverine This was the first on-screen collaboration between Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy since real steelWith the exception of Jackman's brief appearance in free man and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. success Deadpool and Wolverine The film provided a much-needed career boost for Jackman, who hadn't had a major box office hit since the 2017 biographical musical drama. The greatest showmanAmidst box office failure The leader, frying pan, memoriesand Son.
While the 2011 edition of real steelThe Last Man, which grossed nearly $300 million at the worldwide box office against a production cost of $110 million, coincided with the peak of Jackman's fame, largely based on X-Men Film series, Levy achieved his greatest previous commercial success as a director with the first two installments in Night at the Museum Movie series.
After Jackman befriended Levy while filming the movie, real steelJackman introduced Levi to Ryan Reynolds, whose career also reached a major turning point in 2011, with the superhero film's box office failure. Green Lanternreleased less than four months ago. real steel. The close friendship between this trio is particularly evident in Deadpool and Wolverinewhere Levy clearly demonstrates that he has a stronger understanding of the unique sensibilities and strengths of Jackman and Reynolds. Who else have the actors worked with?
Why Real Steel deserves a sequel?
In 2016, Shawn Levy announced that he was developing real steel sequel, Real Steel 2where Levi intended to explore the design and origin of the robot Atom. However, Development of the sequel was slowed by Levy's insistence that no further sequels be produced. real steel The sequel had to be better than the original movie.After being commissioned to write several drafts of the sequel's screenplay, Levy, along with Hugh Jackman and real steel Executive producer Steven Spielberg concluded that none of the scenarios were compelling enough to justify a sequel.
In 2021, Levy said he hopes to reunite Jackman with Ryan Reynolds in real steel Sequel, which has been clearly replaced by Deadpool and WolverineIn 2022, it was announced that real steel The TV series was in development at Disney+, with Levy joining as a producer.
However, progress on this project was halted until April 2024, when it was announced that a writing team had been secured for the potential series, which was clearly boosted by the popularity it had gained. real steel It's on Netflix. While It looks like the Disney series is now closer to becoming a reality. Real Steel 2, It's unclear if Levy is still committed to returning to Jackman and Reynolds within the next few months. real steel universe.
