Appearing on Reddit over a DVD cover quote wasn’t on my bucket list of things to do before I’m 40, but in the decade where everyone’s a critic it was inevitable at some point and I have 'F.R.E.D.I.' to blame for that minor scandal. Hopefully the user behind the post has gone away to research the existence of triple-barrelled names!

 

'F.R.E.D.I.' is a coming-of-age Sci-Fi comedy that follows the life of teenager James Nash, played by Lucius Hoyos (Heroes Reborn), and his discovery of a robot named F.R.E.D.I. (voiced by Candace Cameron Bure). We are quickly introduced to Danny (Reid Miller) and Natalie (Casimere Jollette) when all three come together to help F.R.E.D.I. find her way back to her creator, Dr. Palmer (Kelly Hu) and evade an evil corporation trying to capture F.R.E.D.I. for darker intentions. Yes, we are dealing with a movie where time has stood still and every corner of your metaphysical mental space is invaded with 90s childhood nostalgia.

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F.R.E.D.I., the lovable robot, is a cross section of 'WALL-E' meets 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' in respect to the film’s conception and the robot’s interaction with its core lead characters. Much of the harsh criticism aimed at the film has predictably been directed at the movie’s childlike qualities and unoriginality, but this fish-out-of-water tale is still a juicy one for the younger audience it’s appealing to since they can keenly relate to the characters. The movie clearly prides itself on being wholesome for the entire family with its overall theme being that technology should be used for good, not for evil. It’s cute and lightweight, so if you’re a twenty-something wanting a little more edge or a kids’ film with adult in-jokes you will be woefully disappointed!