Robot and Frank

Tyler 2022-03-25 09:01:13

Frank (Frank Langella), who has just entered old age, begins to have mild Alzheimer's symptoms, and is often confused and unable to communicate with people normally. His sons, Hunter (James Marsden) and Madison (Liv Tyler), provide their father with a robot (Peter Sarsgaard) to take care of him. everyday life. Frank could not accept this cold robot at first. After the initial run-in, Frank found that the almighty robot in front of him not only took good care of his daily life, but also quietly stayed by his side and listened to his heart gently. Frank and the robot slowly become good friends. In order to win the favor of librarian Jennifer (Susan Sarandon), the robot follows Frank to stage a shocking case for love.
The film was a blockbuster at the 2012 Sundance Independent Film Festival and won the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

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Robot & Frank quotes

  • Robot: Self-destruct sequence initialized.

  • Jennifer: [Addressing robots] Are you two enjoying the party?

    "Mr. Darcy," robotic 'Assistant Librarian': [Synthesized speech] I'm functioning normally.

    Robot: As am I.

    Frank: [Addressing robots] Why don't you... mingle, together?

    "Mr. Darcy," robotic 'Assistant Librarian': [Synthesized speech] I have no functions or tasks that require a verbal interaction with the VGC 60 L.

    Jennifer: Mr. Darcy, that is so rude.