A Going Confidently In The Direction Of Your Dreams “Always dream and shoot higher than you know how to. Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.” —William Faulkner (NAPSA)—By maintaining a positive outlook and treating each experience as educational, it can be possible to improve yourself, your fortune, your surroundings— and live the life you’ve imagined. That’s the messageof the popular film “Robots” (now available on DVD), as well as the attitude of its hero, Rodney Copperbottom. A genius inventor in a mechanical world, Rodney (voiced by Ewan McGregor) only wants to make the world a better place—and keeps his metallic chin up even when he’s opposed by corporate tyrants. As George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can’t find them, make them.” While Rodney Copperbottom may be the product of imagination and computer animation, he embodies the eternal ideal of reaching for the brass ring—neverbeing deterred from a goal. For parents especially, it is important to foster an industrious spirit in children, letting them know that they can accomplish anything if they set their minds to it, and that life’s disappointments are just temporary setbacks— obstacles to be overcome. “You can’t” are some of the most damag- Through hard work and determination, you have the power to make dreams come true. ing words in the English language, particularly when thrown in the face of a youngster’s aspirations. Robotic Adventure In “Robots,” small-town robot Rodney Copperbottom is aided by a menagerie of misfit mechanical friends as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, heading for the big city to pursue his dreams—and ultimately proving that anyone can shine no matter what he’s made of. Featuring an all-star voice cast and a groundbreaking visual style that pushes the boundaries of animated filmmaking, “Robots” is a dazzling, fun-filled feast for the eyes and a riveting good timefor all ages. “Robots” is available on DVD, VHS and UMD for Sony’s PSP (PlayStation Portable) from Fox Home Entertainment. Repair for adventure at www.robotsdvd.com.
