In a world where walking, talking, digitally connected bots have become children's best friends, an 11-year-old finds that his robot buddy doesn't quite work the same as the others do.
Acting
Zach Galifianakis's glitchy vocal performance is somehow heartbreaking
Writing
Sharp satire of Big Tech that kids actually understand
Direction
Aardman's tactile sensibility meets sleek CGI worldbuilding
Director
Sarah Smith
Jack Dylan Grazer
Barney (voice)
Zach Galifianakis
Ron (voice)
Ed Helms
Graham (voice)
Olivia Colman
Donka (voice)
Rob Delaney
Andrew (voice)
Justice Smith
Marc (voice)
Kylie Cantrall
Savannah (voice)
Ricardo Hurtado
Rich (voice)
Cullen McCarthy
Noah (voice)
Ava Morse
Ava (voice)
Marcus Scribner
Alex (voice)
Thomas Barbusca
Jayden (voice)
Bentley Kalu
Cop (voice)
Krupa Pattani
Sita (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Locksmith Animation's first feature and the first non-Aardman film directed by Sarah Smith (Arthur Christmas).
Released during the 2021 pandemic, its themes of digital connection replacing physical friendship hit uncomfortably close to home for locked-down families.
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