Next Gen

PGUnited States rating20181h 45mAnimation, Action, Adventure
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PG US
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A lonely girl finds an unexpected companion in a high-tech robot after stumbling into a secret laboratory. Together, they navigate the city and learn to trust one another while facing off against some rather grumpy bullies. It is a story about building a bond and finding common ground in an unusual place.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Fast
The film features frequent action sequences and fast-paced robot battles that keep the visual energy high. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe robot 7723 fights through law enforcement and falls into the lower levels of the city.
  • Approx.ScaryA large robot named Ares kidnaps the girl's mother during a confrontation.
  • Approx.ScaryThe robot 7723 undergoes a memory reset and becomes inert while fighting a powerful enemy.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the girl and the robot learn to trust each other even though they were very different?
  2. 2What did the robot have to give up to keep his memories of their friendship?
  3. 3How did the characters show courage when they were facing a big problem?

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