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  • 2018
  • PG
  • Global Road Entertainment
  • 1 h 40 m
  • 2018
  • PG
  • Global Road Entertainment
  • 1 h 40 m

Summary A.X.L. is a top-secret, robotic dog created by the military to help protect tomorrow’s soldiers. Code named by the scientists who created him, A.X.L. stands for Attack, Exploration, Logistics, and embodies the most advanced, next-generation artificial intelligence. After an experiment gone wrong, A.X.L. is discovered hiding alone in the ...

Directed By: Oliver Daly

Written By: Oliver Daly

  • 2018
  • PG
  • Global Road Entertainment
  • 1 h 40 m
  • 2018
  • PG
  • Global Road Entertainment
  • 1 h 40 m

A.X.L.

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
29
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 36 User Ratings
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Summary A.X.L. is a top-secret, robotic dog created by the military to help protect tomorrow’s soldiers. Code named by the scientists who created him, A.X.L. stands for Attack, Exploration, Logistics, and embodies the most advanced, next-generation artificial intelligence. After an experiment gone wrong, A.X.L. is discovered hiding alone in the ...

Directed By: Oliver Daly

Written By: Oliver Daly

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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86% Negative
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60
Aug 24, 2018
It is a fine, if lightweight, little slice of throwback-’80s teen movie tropes with some high-tech flair.
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38
Aug 24, 2018
What's missing is any genuine personality from the robot (or the human characters, for that matter).
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36% Negative
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catbriggs
Mar 31, 2019
Great for kids over 9, teens, adults. Well-made family film with good values about kindness, compassion and the value of life over promotion of violence. Good suspense and exciting scenes. Unbelievable motocross action--teens will love it. Stunt riders were incredible. CGI was excellent. Acting was good, particularly the lead boy and his father. Realistic portrayal of war technology race and dehumanizing aspects. Sound quality poor. Female lead trashy clothes poor choice. Hope they make this into a series on Netflix.
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9
YuiMakion22
Sep 22, 2019
Great characters and overall great story. This movie was underrated. It's trailer did not do it justice. The sound track is also killer.
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30
Aug 29, 2018
Perhaps with a more adventurous creature design – or stakes that rose above the film’s mild ‘PG’ rating – A.X.L might have referenced better films while still finding its own voice.
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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.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
25
Aug 25, 2018
Something worse than bad. It’s utterly forgettable.
By Katie Rife FULL REVIEW
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.
By William Bibbiani FULL REVIEW
25
Aug 23, 2018
It has no laughs, no thrills and little that would distract, much less entertain a child.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
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akitalady
Sep 2, 2018
I went with my friend and husband, all of us dog owners. What I liked is the way AXL captured many dog characteristics. It was a good, entertaining movie. We enjoyed it very much and hope there is a sequel. Probably best for kids over 9.
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Cotu
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[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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DrSiko
Aug 26, 2018
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Nobilis1984
Sep 9, 2018
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Production Company Global Road Entertainment, Lakeshore Entertainment, Phantom Four Films, Stage 6 Films
Release Date Aug 24, 2018
Duration 1 h 40 m
Rating PG
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Tagline Man's best friend has evolved
Website http://www.facebook.com/axlmovie
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