Lighthearted animated comedy set within the smartphone of
a high school student (voice of Jake T. Austin). When an icon (voice of T.J.
Miller) meant to express only indifference malfunctions by registering a
strange mix of emotions, he becomes an outcast condemned to be deleted. So he
goes on the run, and joins forces with a high-five hand symbol (voiced by James
Corden) out to regain the popularity he once enjoyed with the device's owner
and a rebellious codebreaker (voice of Anna Faris) whose skills can get the
pair to the internet Cloud, where their problems can be solved and where she
hopes to remain. Tech savvy viewers will especially enjoy the wacky
proceedings, though moviegoers of all stripes will appreciate themes of loyal
friendship and faithful romance. Potty humor and some peril may make director
and co-writer Tony Leondis' film a less than ideal choice for the youngest
patrons, however. The feature is preceded by an eccentric, enjoyable short
called "Puppy!"
Watch out for: Characters
in jeopardy, mild scatological humor, a suppressed crude expression and a
slightly crass term.
Rated: A-II, adults and
adolescents; MPAA: PG
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