ROTTEN TOMATOES: Total Recall: Best Movie Robots

Total Recall: Best Movie Robots

by Matt Atchity

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30. Ro-Man

Appears in: Robot Monster

It's a guy in a gorilla suit with a robot head! That's 10 kinds of awesome!

29. Gort

Appears in: The Day the Earth Stood Still

One of the most iconic robots in classic sci-fi movies, Gort is the original gangster destructo-bot. He's totally indestructible, and his laser eye is unstoppable. When little Terminators and Battle Droids are asked what they want to be when they grow up, the answer is always the same: Gort.

28. Robby the Robot

Appears in: Forbidden Planet

Robby is another icon of classic sci-fi. After his debut in Forbidden Planet, Robby went on to star in dozens of movies and TV shows. He's also the older brother of sorts to the robot on Lost in Space

27. Maximillian

Appears in: The Black Hole

Maximillian is one of the coolest-looking robots ever to menace humans in the movies. From his blood red paint job to his fearsome red optical sensor, Maximillian looks like a demon wrapped in electronics and metal. He loses points for going to Hell at the end of the movie, though.

26. V.I.N.Cent

Appears in: The Black Hole

V.I.N.Cent isn't as intimidating as Maximillian, and that schoolteacher tone is a little irritating (paging C-3PO). But he gets major points for being able to fly, he's a really good shot, and he's the only telepathic robot on this list.

25. Data

Appears in: Star Trek: Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, Star Trek: Nemesis

Sitting right in the center of this list is the one-of-a-kind android named Data. Ok, so he's actually one of at least 3, but still, he's pretty awesome in seven season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. But when he gets to the big screen, he's just not as cool. Frankly, we liked him better without the emotion chip.

24. T-X

Appears in: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

The T-X is one of the most advanced Terminator models; she can mimic other people like the T-1000, and she's got some pretty impressive on-board weaponry. Plus, she looks like Kristanna Loken, which is always a plus. But the T-X gets docked major points for being taken out by an older, obsolete model 850 Terminator.

23. Casella "Cash" Reese

Appears in: Cyborg 2

We could talk about Cash being a super tough combat cyborg, but that's beside the point. She makes the list for looking like Angelina Jolie.

22. Evil Bill & Ted

Appears in: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Evil Bill & Ted are evil, to be sure, but they're still pretty funny in a Bill & Ted doofus kind of way. And bonus points for killing the real Bill & Ted at Vasquez Rocks, where Captain Kirk fought with a Gorn.

21. Dot Matrix

Appears in: Spaceballs

Dot is a satire of C-3PO, but don't hold that against her. Voiced by Joan Rivers, Dot has some pretty standard shtick, but since this is Spaceballs, we'll let it slide.

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D Effin W writes:
on Jun 23 2009 08:49 AM

Lol I love this list.

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JohnnyJonJon writes:
on Jun 23 2009 08:55 AM

R2 is number 1! It doesn't get any better than that.

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CFM writes:
on Jun 23 2009 09:12 AM

A very fun list, although my personal order would be different. I'd put David MUCH higher up on the list. I loved A.I.

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sportzboy698 writes:
on Jun 23 2009 09:12 AM

his list is so true...but I feel like they stuck random robots on to make it 50. One's that aren't deserving...(Red Planet....). They should have made it Top 25

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crystalwhiteeyes writes:
on Jun 23 2009 09:13 AM

This is a great list! Kudos for mentioning SID 6.7. In my opinion, I think Sid and Johnny 5 should have been higher, and of course T-1000 in the top 3. Overall though, a good list!

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Draic K. writes:
on Jun 23 2009 10:00 AM

How is HAL-9000 not #1 on this list?

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Racer Z writes:
on Jun 23 2009 10:09 AM

Darn right R2 is #1! Great list. I'd have like to have seen B.E.N. from Treasure Planet make the list though.

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ColinTheCimmerian writes:
on Jun 23 2009 10:23 AM

Haha very cool. Wasn't sure if you'd put RoboCop on there or not, but I'm glad you did. Would have been nice to see the ABC robot from Judge Dredd on there though, he was bad-***.

I think a sitcom starring Data and Bishop as roommates would be hilarious.

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JUDGE DREDD writes:
on Jun 23 2009 10:23 AM

Good list R2-D2 number 1, accept NO substitutes! Its a bucket full of screwdrivers and a midget that cant speak, yet its just so damn authentic! LOVE R2!

Others on the list are in wrong order though.

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Bob S. writes:
on Jun 23 2009 10:36 AM

The T-X ranks higher than Data?? The former was one of the lamest additions to the Terminator franchise, whose signature robots are 2 of the top 8 on your list, while Data was the savior of humanity in FIRST CONTACT. Hate to ***** about a list like this, but T-X should have been closer to 50 than she was.

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spooksmagee writes:
on Jun 23 2009 10:49 AM

This is the best RT list I've seen in a long time, good job guys!

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g.mauler writes:
on Jun 23 2009 11:02 AM

Great list, very entertaining, but it's all but COMPLETELY invalidated by Gort's embarrassingly low placement! Some other gripes but nothing I'd get up in a knot over, but Gort #29??? Come on people!!

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tomwaitsjr writes:
on Jun 23 2009 11:07 AM

I like R2 at #1 as well.

This list was great! Brought back lots of good memories. I forgot about that mechanical OWL from Clash of the Titans until now.

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DarthRage writes:
on Jun 23 2009 11:12 AM

I thought GORT from the remake was the best part of that movie. He was an absolute badass, and no robot on this list could even put a scratch on him.

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chewie louie writes:
on Jun 23 2009 11:25 AM

Yep, R2 deserves #1, but the rest of the list is indeed badly out of order.

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tomwaitsjr writes:
on Jun 23 2009 11:31 AM

I remember now which one I thought was missing.

Mark 13 from HARDWARE. That was one bad mo-fo robot!

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Zettsyuk writes:
on Jun 23 2009 11:37 AM

Where's the robot from Rocky IV? Just kidding, it was good list.

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tomwaitsjr writes:
on Jun 23 2009 11:42 AM

Mark13 from Hardware gave me nightmares!

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JohnnyJonJon writes:
on Jun 23 2009 12:00 PM

In reply to this comment (#2515878)
Happy Birthday Paulie.

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Matt R. writes:
on Jun 23 2009 12:11 PM

As much as I love Bender, the Terminator and Star Wars; I have to say that HAL got cheated.

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30. Ro-Man

Appears in: Robot Monster

29. Gort

Appears in: The Day the Earth Stood Still

28. Robby the Robot

Appears in: Forbidden Planet

27. Maximillian

Appears in: The Black Hole

26. V.I.N.Cent

Appears in: The Black Hole

25. Data

Appears in: Star Trek: Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, Star Trek: Nemesis

24. T-X

Appears in: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

23. Casella "Cash" Reese

Appears in: Cyborg 2

22. Evil Bill & Ted

Appears in: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

21. Dot Matrix

Appears in: Spaceballs

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