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iBoy

iBoy

Action · Science Fiction · 2017

After an accident, Tom wakes from a coma to discover that fragments of his smart phone have been embedded in his head, and worse, that returning to normal teenage life is impossible because he has developed a strange set of super powers.

Movie details

iBoy

“His powers are his curse”

2017 Action · Science Fiction 1h 30m

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6.0 / 10

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After an accident, Tom wakes from a coma to discover that fragments of his smart phone have been embedded in his head, and worse, that returning to normal teenage life is impossible because he has developed a strange set of super powers.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Adam Randall

Written by

Mark Denton · Joe Barton · Jonny Stockwood

Bill Milner

Bill Milner

Tom Harvey

Maisie Williams

Maisie Williams

Lucy Walker

Rory Kinnear

Rory Kinnear

Ellman

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Nancy 'Nan' Harvey

Jordan Bolger

Jordan Bolger

Danny

Charley Palmer Rothwell

Charley Palmer Rothwell

Eugene

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Helen Daniels

Kelly

Court is in session

Put iBoy on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.