Finally got around to watching this. Superb work! I know just how much effort went into that, and most of the effects you used I wouldn't be able to produce with my current freebie software. What programs did you use exactly?
The tribute strongly reminded me of the animated storyboard for Lord of the Rings, which is included in the Fellowship of the Ring extended edition DVD I think. As for it not being "well received," remember that art derives its greatest worth from the very fact that your mind has given birth to something that did not exist before.
It totally would have been awesome if Rick Astley started singing when Robo's theme played, but that may be just my personal preference.
