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A.X.L.

  • Rated PG
  • 1hr 38m
  •  (277)
  • 29

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Oliver Daly

Producer:

Elizabeth Gesas, David S. Goyer, David Kern

Writer:

Oliver Daly

Release Date:

Aug 24, 2018

Runtime:

1hr 38m

Synopsis

A.X.L. stands for Attack, Exploration, and Logistics. It’s a top secret, advanced artificial intelligence project created by the military, but more importantly: IT’S A ROBOTIC DOG! When this very good boy escapes the lab, he’s discovered by a young man named Miles (Alex Neustaedter) and together they form a special bond built on trust and loyalty. And dirt-biking – because it takes a little more than a leisurely stroll on a leash to entertain a robotic dog! But will their friendship be enough to keep each other safe from the scientists who want their project back? This is a story about the lengths best friends will go for each other. Even if one of them is a dog. That’s a robot. Did we mention this is a movie about an kick-a$$ robotic dog?

Cast

  • Alex Neustaedter
  • Becky G
  • Alex MacNicoll
  • Dominic Rains
  • Thomas Jane
  • Lou Taylor Pucci
  • Patricia De Leon
  • Niko Guardado
  • Marie-Françoise Theodore
  • Ted McGinley

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Verified Review
#familyfriendly
#abcafternoonmovie

it fealt like i was watching an ABC afternoon movie. Uninspired actors, poor script, and a completely guessable plot. Im sure your kids will like it.

2 of 2 helpful votes
DS
Dan S
Verified Review
#familyfriendly

My kids liked it. The robot dog was well done, but seems like all the money for this film was spent on CGI effects. Acting was mediocre, script and plot was very poor. It took way too long for the beginning to even get to see the robot-beginning dragged on. Painful for parents, good for younger kids.

2 of 2 helpful votes
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Josh S
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Metacritic

29
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Based on 7 Critics
5.1

USER SCORE (35)

Mixed or average reviews based on 35 Reviews
30
Aug 24, 2018

Sadly, Oliver Daly's kid-oriented feature only strains hopelessly for Amblin Entertainment-style magic. The result is that A.X.L. feels in desperate need of repairs.

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Metacritic review by Frank Scheck
Frank Scheck
The Hollywood Reporter
25
Aug 24, 2018

A-X-L may be a dog, but he’s designed to be a weapon, so he looks like nightmare fuel. And nightmare fuel usually isn’t the best centerpiece for a family-friendly flick.

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Metacritic review by William Bibbiani
William Bibbiani
TheWrap
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