A.X.L.
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) | Release Date: August 24, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
29
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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0
Mixed:
1
Negative:
6
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshAug 24, 2018
It is a fine, if lightweight, little slice of throwback-’80s teen movie tropes with some high-tech flair. Read full review
38
RogerEbert.comMark DujsikAug 24, 2018
What's missing is any genuine personality from the robot (or the human characters, for that matter). Read full review
30
Austin ChronicleMatthew MonagleAug 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. Read full review
30
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckAug 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. Read full review
25
The A.V. ClubKatie RifeAug 25, 2018
Something worse than bad. It’s utterly forgettable. Read full review
25
TheWrapWilliam BibbianiAug 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. Read full review
25
Movie NationRoger MooreAug 23, 2018
It has no laughs, no thrills and little that would distract, much less entertain a child. Read full review
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