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Play trailer 2:11 Poster for iBoy Released Jan 27, 2017 1h 31m Action Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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A teenager (Bill Milner) wakes from a coma to discover that fragments from his broken smartphone have been embedded into his brain and turned him into an actualized app with super human powers.
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iBoy's original premise and Maisie Williams' strong performance aren't enough to overwrite a clichéd narrative, too-serious tone, and overall glitchy execution.

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Tristram Fane Saunders Daily Telegraph (UK) The film's secret superhero is Maisie Williams as Lucy. Rated: 3/5 Jan 29, 2017 Full Review Ellie Walker-Arnott Time Out iBoy is a sparky film, embedded in London's cheek-by-jowl world of wealth and poverty. It's also a dark teen drama, peppered with brutal beatings, gang rape, drugs and dead bodies. Rated: 3/5 Jan 25, 2017 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian There is a persistent and disconcerting joylessness about this. Rated: 2/5 Jan 25, 2017 Full Review Jimmy Donnellan Cultured Vultures Despite a long list of issues, iBoy's familiarity means it's a safe, enjoyable watch. It's never going to be challenging any of its inspirations, but as far as escapism goes, it's a winner. Rated: 6/10 Oct 9, 2019 Full Review Jorge Loser Espinof As a film is something lame, insufficient, almost because of its condition as an instant consumer product, is very much in line with the philosophy of the new online culture it recreates. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 16, 2019 Full Review Pablo O. Scholz Clarín It's a teen thriller, practically aimed at that audience, but includes fights... bullying and, yes, a romantic story. [Full review in Spanish] Apr 30, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven t A pretty good sci-fi film and I am not a big fan of that genra. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review Sam W A gritty down to earth revenge drama set on a UK council estate. Good visual effects, but with no side effects from using his power, it lacks some personal struggle and apart from this gimmick, it's not much different to any other hacker movie. The plot's predictable but keeps your interest and although the presentation is low key and the stakes are low, it comes together nicely for the finale. The acting's understated with an awkwardness only teens could deliver, but it gives a quick glimpse behind the curtain of our digitally connected world. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/10/23 Full Review breno g Special Effects: 0,5/Sound Effects: 0,5/Acting: 0,0/Story: 0,5 Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This film is a fantasy for teens agers. A boy after an assault got superpowers and he used it for good. I found it very interesting . And I recommend you to see it before any judgment. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member i liked this movie it had bullying with revenge and a little bit of teenage romance. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Dick C It's based on a Iboy novel in 2010 by an English writer, Kevin Brooks...with story Joe Barton, Mark Denton and Jonny Stockwood,and screen by Joe Barton..., which is an excellent work...However if funded with strong financial support, maybe another English Marvel... Under an English Adam Randall's direction, both the leading actor, Bill Milner as well as leading actress, Maisie Williams during her TV shows in Game of Thrones, 2011–2019 are great... Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/27/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A teenager (Bill Milner) wakes from a coma to discover that fragments from his broken smartphone have been embedded into his brain and turned him into an actualized app with super human powers.
Director
Adam Randall
Producer
Nate Bolotin, Emily Leo, Gail Mutrux, Oliver Roskill, Lucan Toh
Screenwriter
Joe Barton
Distributor
XYZ Films
Production Co
Wigwam Films, XYZ Films, Pretty Pictures
Genre
Action, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 27, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 13, 2017
Runtime
1h 31m
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