The animated "Astro Boy" is a shiny hodgepodge of "Pinocchio," ''WALL-E," ''Oliver Twist," ''Gladiator" and "Superman," with some obvious visual touches taken from "The Iron Giant." As its own entity, though, it's pretty forgettable. ... MORE
Rated PG for some action and peril, and brief mild language. Running time: 90 minutes.
Opens Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at R/C Theaters Hanover and Regal West Manchester 13.
