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A.X.L.

also known as “A-X-L,” “AXL,” «Аксель»

MPA Rating: PG-Rating (MPA)

for sci-fi action/peril, suggestive material, thematic elements and some language.

Moral Rating:	not reviewed
Moviemaking Quality:
Primary Audience:	Sci-Fi Family Adventure
Genre:	Sci-Fi Adventure
Length:	1 hr. 40 min.
Year of Release:	2018
USA Release:	August 24, 201 (wide—1,710 theaters) DVD: January 1, 2018

Relevant Issues

Are dogs mentioned in the Bible?

military weapons development

robotics

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Featuring	Thomas Jane … Chuck Hill Becky G … Sara Dominic Rains … Andric Alex Neustaedter … Miles Ted McGinley … Mr. Fontaine Stacey Arwen Raab … FOX Racing Fan Dorian Kingi … AXL Eric Etebari … Operative Berman Alex MacNicoll … Sam Niko Guardado … Scroggins Patricia De Leon … Joanna Maggy Vick (Magdalene Vick) … Pam Jonathan Camp … Operative Cameron Madeline Bertani … Lyssa Sam Upton … Operative Stark See all » Chris Verdugo (Melissa Verdugo) … Sam’s party friend Donnie Smith … Weber Agent #1 Ashley Gibson … Monica Marie-Françoise Theodore … Captain Webber Dominic Vedder … Sam’s Party Friend Jerry DiLeo … Teacher Stanton Lee … Crane Security Operative Andrew Ortenberg … Royce Nick Wayne … BTO Crew Member Alejandro Galang … Sam’s Posse
Director	Oliver Daly
Producer	Global Road Entertainment Lakeshore Entertainment See all » Elizabeth Gesas David S. Goyer David Kern Gary Lucchesi James McQuaide Tom Rosenberg Adam P. Schneider Jackie Shenoo Kevin Turen Richard S. Wright
Distributor	Global Road Entertainment

“Man’s best friend has evolved”

Here’s what the distributor says about their film: “The life of a teenage boy is forever altered by a chance encounter with cutting edge military technology.

Miles, a teenage dirt bike rider has stumbled upon Max, an infant specimen of the most advanced military creation in history. The creature quickly develops into something highly intelligent and nearly unstoppable. Soon, Miles discovers that Max's species was developed in absolute secrecy as a breed of remotely controllable beasts, genetically engineered to replace American soldiers on the front lines, and kill remorselessly. As Max becomes less conspicuous and their bond grows stronger, Miles is forced to make decisions that will affect not only his life but those he cares about.”

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See list of Relevant Issues—questions-and-answers.

Positive

Positive—Scary moments. Don’t take children under 8. Preferably not under 10. Wild parties that spoiled rich teenager throws. Not much kissing. Girl wears bikini top at end. Robot dog’s mouth will scare children. ***SPOILER*** The spoiled rich teenager and his gang set the robot dog on fire, then he wants to seek revenge. The military wants him back, and the dog blows himself up. Upsetting to small kids when the pup is cute and then he blows himself up. ***END SPOILER*** Average rating—mostly because of spoiled rich kid’s party.
My Ratings: Moral rating: Average / Moviemaking quality: 4

Regina, age 38

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