Decent for the Die-Hard fans, Good for beginners of the series.
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Let's face it, allot of you have NEVER seen an Astro Boy cartoon in it's prime.

The 60's and 80's version really captured the heart of the series.

It covered the more sensitive subjects that are often left out in modern day cartoons.

-Predjuice
-Equality
-Human Rights (or Robot Rights)
-And Self-Sacrifice

In the 80's cartoon, Astro Boy was just a kid and he had to deal with allot of harsh trials.
Things that are never expressed in modern cartoons. NEVER.
It's so sweet and innocent it disgusts me at times.

Astro Boy is a prime example of terrific story telling. RIP Osamu Tezuka.

Osamu Tezuka really knew how to tell good story.

But you can do research on that later. Right now...let's focus on Astro Boy.

Now before you see the movie, it's important to understand this movie is basically a re-telling of the story for the newer generation.

It's been that way since the 60's, 80's, and 00's cartoon version.

1960 - very child friendly

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1980 - more serious on ethics

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2003 - a little cooler

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2009 - Movie, pretty decent, but only follows the key point of the story.

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I give the movie a 3.5 out of 5.

As an origin story, I feel they could've been more traditional. Some characters and jokes are a bit cliche but it's for the kids amusements. And the graphics are not 100% great.

They did keep a few things traditional. Their not spoilers but you'll recognize them if you've watched the old shows.

-Robot Circus
-Tentacle Monster (1960's intro)
-Robot Battle
-etc.

But I did enjoy it enough to pay full price. And if you're a die hard fan of the series. I would give it a matinee.

But still good. Just not great.