It throws a punch like Muhammad Ali and can ferociously knock out opponents similar to Mike Tyson but human boxing has dissipated and instead, robots stand in the center ring.

With the same excitement and thrill of classic boxing films, “Real Steel” is being praised as the “future of boxing.” With a strong storyline, great acting and intense action scenes, the film is quickly gaining momentum to become the number one movie of the year.

Based on the 1956 short story, “Steel,” written by Richard Matheson, “Real Steel,” is a sci-fi adaptation directed by Shawn Levy and executive produced by Steven Spielberg. And with an extraterrestrial life proving it’s power in the ring, the film begins a new adventure in boxing.

When a young boy named Max (Dakota Goyo) loses his mother, he is sent to live with his estranged father, Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman). But the father, who leads a wild single life on the road boxing robots, has neither time nor the desire to raise his son.

The father, a washed up boxer, is crude, argumentative and dumb, and makes a deal with the boy’s aunt and uncle to take over the responsibility. But as the father and son spend time together until the aunt and uncle return from a trip, the two form a strong bond.

The boy becomes interested in boxing and gets a junk robot of his own to put in the boxing ring – like father like son.

As the movie progresses you see the robot, named Atom, develop feeling and an understanding for the boy.

The robot becomes an invincible fighter and helps the son solve the father’s money problems and brings a father son relationship closer together.

Throughout the film, the fighting bouts are somewhat real and exciting.  The action is entertaining and leaves the audience on the edge of their seats.

Not only is the film packed with thrill, the story is a heartwarming example of how a suffering relationship between father and son is redeemed. And the confidence of the down-on-his-luck father is restored.

In short, “Real Steel” was ingenious and action-packed. And despite the fact that the story is not original the classic “Rocky” underdog persona lives on.

The ending leaves you rooting for Atom, Max and Charlie, and once again the underdog prevails.