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.
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Next Gen
Animation · Action · Adventure · 2018
A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.
Movie details
Next Gen
“Friendship is the ultimate upgrade”
2018 Animation · Action · Adventure 1h 45m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.0 / 10
Community rating
A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Next Gen?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Kevin R. Adams · Joe Ksander
Written by
Wang Nima · Ryan W. Smith
John Krasinski
Project 77 (voice)
Lo Mutuc
Mai (voice)
Jason Sudeikis
Justin Pin / Ares (voice)
Michael Peña
Momo (voice)
David Cross
Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice)
Constance Wu
Molly (voice)
Kiana Ledé
Greenwood (voice)
Court is in session
Put Next Gen on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.