Interesteg What makes it different from others?

SpuffyWeb Sadly Over-hyped

Spoonixel Amateur movie with Big budget

Dotbankey A lot of fun.

evenamiracle There were some fun and interesting moments throughout the film although like most Disney movies it's very cliché which is not always a bad thing but can a lot of times hold back a film from reaching greater heights. China Anne McClain's character was my absolute favorite throughout the film while I found her friend to be pretty annoying although in the end she received much needed character development. The machine guy was very likable while the other characters played their part well enough. One complaint I have is I want to see more movies where not everyone ends up with someone and that's seen as more than okay, and on the flip side of that I want to see more lgbtq characters on Disney channel especially more lgbtq main characters (and no that doesn't mean I don't want to see anymore straight characters it's just I want to see more of a balance because I can't even count any good lgbtq Disney representation on one hand). I feel that they really missed an opportunity with China's character because to me she seemed either aroace or lesbian which would really explain her mindset throughout the movie and those longing stares because if she was aroace than to her being best friends is already the ultimate relationship and if she were lesbian or even bi and just really in love with her best friend then that would explain those stares and just her overall behavior but instead they just randomly paired her up with her friends brother although there was zero chemistry there on her side. However I did like how in the end her friend did tell her former/ current crush? that they could maybe dance later and instead chose to spend time with China's character which is something they should have been able to balance already in my opinion considering how great of a friend she was.Overall I enjoyed the film and feel like it was a stepping stone, leading Disney channel out of it's brief drought after the end of its previous era although I did enjoy the Good Luck Charlie series and it's Christmas movie. This movie however was much better than most Disney Channel movies around its time; as much as I love Zendaya and like her current Disney show KC Undercover, her Disney channel movie Zapped bored me to tears. I would recommend this movie if you're bored and have some downtime, and I also would say it's a decent movie for your kids to watch, I would just make sure they finish it so they too can know that there's more to life than having someone to date and that they don't have to be any rush unless they find the movie eyeroll worthy and are already ten steps ahead, and in that case smart kid.

jgoodman-la Terrific movie by Disney standards and any standards. The cast was excellent, it was very well written and funny. I liked the scientists being girls (girls so badly need good geek role models!) I also thought the boy they created was great: a dream boy but he was so smooth and charming and funny in a completely easy way. Girls will relate to this one and boys will too. The old Disney Family Movie model is alive and well and really enjoyable. The ending was fast paced, action packed and full of sentiment though oddly not that sentimental. In short, this is a real winner. I would watch it again. And probably laugh in all the same places. If you are looking for family entertainment, this is the right pick.

marymarcusfiction "How To Build A Better Boy" is a charming, beautifully written farce that is unlike most of these anodyne TV movies with teenage girls. First, the girls are the scientists, not the boys, and they are convincing scientists at that. I was laughing from the first five minutes in and I was touched at the end. Characters exceedingly well drawn, plot taut as a tightrope and within the confines of this genre, it shined with wit and humor. Girls will love this movie, and guess what boys will too. Everyone will. The robot they build was smooth, convincing and reminded me of a lighthearted "Terminator." This romp is a winner in every way!

SanteeFats This is a typical Disney movie. It is cute, funny, semi-serious, and well done. Kelli Berglund and China Ann McClain are the two leads and they do a good job. They are genius level sophomore's who are considered to be dorks by the popular kids. The movie is pretty funny, the acting is decent, the plot is typical Disney, the outcome is as you would expect. The general is funny in his roll. Kelli gets her true idea of a boyfriend, he is a designed, robotic type but is every thing she could ever want in a boy friend. At the end, as all wait for the kiss, she uses the self destruct command and the boy friend goes blooey. Leaving Kelli and the QB yo hook up. Ashley Argota plays the stereotypical protagonist cheerleader dating the football star. She gets her comeuppance at the homecoming dance when she tries to convince everyone the boyfriend is what he actually is, a robot. She doesn't do it and is dumped by the QB. A decent, funny movie with some good acting and a decent plot.