Robot Boxer Film Becomes Most Popular Rental in Urbandale

"Real Steel," a film about robot boxers, jumps to Redbox's list of the five most popular DVD rentals in Urbandale. Think "Rocky" morphed with "Transformers" and you get the idea.

1. “Real Steel” In the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech, Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter loses his chance at a title when 2,000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots take over the ring. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max to build and train a championship contender, for one last shot at a comeback.

Red Box Review: 4 STARS Rating: PG-13 Released: Jan. 24 Stars: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, Kevin Durand Length: 2:07

2. "Moneyball" Best Picture Nominee. Despite having the lowest payroll in major league baseball, the 2002 Oakland Athletics were led to an excellent season by general manager Billy Beane, who upset traditionalists by using statistics and mathematical analysis in player evaluation. Trailer

Red Box Review:  4 STARS Rating: PG-13 Released: Jan. 10
Stars: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Chris Pratt Length: 2:13

 

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3. "50/50" - Adam Lerner has a pretty great life-with a talented, sexy, artist girlfriend and a cool job with NPR, the 27-year-old seems to have it all. But when Adam discovers he has a rare and possibly fatal form of cancer, his entire life turns to chaos. Trailer

Red Box Review: 4 STARS Rating: R Released: Jan. 24 Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anjelica Huston Length: 1:40

4. "Ides of March" - Idealistic campaign worker Stephen Meyers has sworn to give all for Governor Mike Morris, a wild card presidential candidate whose groundbreaking ideas could change the political landscape. However, a brutal Ohio primary threatens to test Morris's integrity. Stephen gets trapped in the down-and-dirty battle and finds himself caught up in a scandal where the only path to survival is to play both sides. Trailer.

Red Box Review: 2 STARS
 Rating: R 
Released: Jan. 17.
Stars: Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Evan Rachel Wood 
Length: 1:41

5. “Drive” -  Driver is a Los Angeles wheelman for hire, stunt driving for movie productions by day and steering getaway vehicles for armed heists by night. Though a loner by nature, Driver can't help falling in love with his beautiful neighbor Irene, a vulnerable young mother dragged into a dangerous underworld by the return of her ex-convict husband. Trailer. 

Red Box Review: 2 STARS
 Rating: R 
Released: Jan. 31.
Stars: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks. 
Length: 1:40

You can find Redbox vending machines at:  

• Hy-Vee, 86th and Douglas Ave.
• Walgreens at 86th and Meredith, or 70th and Douglas.
• Kum & Go  at 8200 Douglas Ave., 6990 Douglas Ave., 5225 N.W. 86th St., 12041 Douglas Pkwy. 4860 N.W. Urbandale Drive, 4585 156th St.
• McDonalds, at 3441 86th St., or 3610 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines.

Or check out Urbandale’s Family Video rental store, 4651 86th St.