Robots (2005)

Another day, another animation with the lead role voiced by Ewan McGregor -- not a pigeon this time, but a young robot called Rodney Copperbottom.  Do they choose him because he does indeed have a very young and innocent-sounding voice (which is pretty funny for a champion flasher!)  This American computer-generated effort was from 20th Century Fox -- not one of the three main leaders in the field, but it showed a great deal of thought and ingenuity in the design and execution of a robot world.  Otherwise it drove home the usual morals that goodness and love of one's fellows and family will bring one's just rewards and that greediness has no future in a perfect world.  (Pity we don't live in one!)  In its favour, it was mercifully short and colorful to look at and did not overstay its welcome.  The voice cast was probably less distinguished and recognizable than Valiant's and included Halle Berry, Mel Brooks, and the manic Robin Williams.  Tell me, do the vast majority still find his shtick amusing?