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Le Garçon idéal

Original title: How to Build a Better Boy
  • TV Movie
  • 2014
  • TV-G
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
4.1K
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China Anne McClain, Kelli Berglund, and Marshall Williams in Le Garçon idéal (2014)
ComedyFamilySci-Fi

Teenage tech whizzes unwittingly use military software to program a robotic boyfriend.Teenage tech whizzes unwittingly use military software to program a robotic boyfriend.Teenage tech whizzes unwittingly use military software to program a robotic boyfriend.

  • Director
    • Paul Hoen
  • Writer
    • Jason Mayland
  • Stars
    • China Anne McClain
    • Kelli Berglund
    • Marshall Williams
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    4.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writer
      • Jason Mayland
    • Stars
      • China Anne McClain
      • Kelli Berglund
      • Marshall Williams
    • 23User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    China Anne McClain
    China Anne McClain
    • Gabby Harrison
    Kelli Berglund
    Kelli Berglund
    • Mae Hartley
    Marshall Williams
    Marshall Williams
    • Albert Banks
    Matt Shively
    Matt Shively
    • Bart Hartley
    Ashley Argota Torres
    Ashley Argota Torres
    • Nevaeh Barnes
    • (as Ashley Argota)
    Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo
    • Jaden Stark
    Roger Bart
    Roger Bart
    • Dr. James Hartley
    Ron Lea
    Ron Lea
    • General McFee
    Ieva Lucs
    • Major Jenks
    Paulino Nunes
    Paulino Nunes
    • Zephyr
    Matthew G. Taylor
    Matthew G. Taylor
    • Weevil
    • (as Matt Taylor)
    Alex Karzis
    Alex Karzis
    • Pox
    Christina Fox
    Christina Fox
    • Ella
    Sasha Clements
    Sasha Clements
    • Marnie
    Jesse Camacho
    Jesse Camacho
    • Tony
    Richard McMillan
    • Principal Fragner
    Martin Roach
    Martin Roach
    • Coach Voss
    Beatriz Yuste
    Beatriz Yuste
    • Ms. Shapiro
    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writer
      • Jason Mayland
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews23

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    5youyuzhen-07323

    emm

    Ha, I don't know why I saw this movie. AHA. Can be regarded as history, the ugliest Disney film, in addition to the male master can watch a little bit, everyone else is ugly. Is that mean girI sure it's not from Thailand? And I speak French all day. Is it true that her brother, the lady, is not here to be a guest? Ha, like. If you don't like me, that's your problem. Right
    3bloomchanning

    Weird science if Disney was involved.

    This movie just had me in shock and awe. Disney says this is original but I literally stood there in shock realizing that this movie is weird science in every possible way just with different characters genders. Weird science is actually funny with a good message. How to build a better boy is not funny and somewhat of an OK message. I honestly do not recommend this movie because the comedy does not stick. I didn't give a single crap about the characters the boy actually gave me a couple laughs but just to that only a couple of laughs. If you're a Disney fan boy then see It but for anyone who is not, don't watch this movie. Watch weird science, that movie is actually very funny.
    3fkoesmo

    I HATE THE FL

    OK now don't get me wrong I enjoyed the movie and I love the actors who playing in it. But the female lead oh my gosh she was so annoying she changed completely after meeting the guy and ignored her best friend she acted kind of like she was all that and she got her head stuck in the clouds and so obviously she started to ignore her best friend who is trying to help her and they got an argument going to fight whatever whatever right she doesn't even end up apologizing the best friend apologizes and she's like " I held you back" like I found out so annoying.
    5bkoganbing

    Perfect in every way

    A couple of veterans from the Disney Channel, Chyna Anne McLain and Kelli Berglund are best friends and science geeks. That does not guarantee popularity in those frustrating high school years and after being put down by the high school trend setting teen queen Ashley Argota these two decide to create a boyfriend in Berglund's father's laboratory.

    What they don't know is that the father Roger Bart is considerably more than a video game designer. He works for Uncle Sam and is developing a new weapon. Instead of a virtual boyfriend to holograph every now and then, the girls trigger a prototype of a new robot whom they program to be the dream boyfriend that anyone would want. When the program is complete, tall, blond, athletic and sensitive Marshall Williams comes into their lives. The perfect boyfriend for every girl and gay man around. Definitely these girls have learned How To Build A Better Boy.

    But it's not just Argota who's upset. The government has discovered someone has hacked into Bart's laboratory and has put the program in motion. National Security is imperiled.

    Watching this film a whole lot of possibilities occurred to me. For instance if one got an army of these one could take over the world unless someone put a worm in the program. And the race to make bigger and better robot soldiers, an interesting possibility for this country and other budding economic giants.

    Still this is a Disney teen film and the first order is to get Berglund a love life. Williams does this for her, but not the way Berglund and McClain thought it would happen.

    Not a great film, but a pleasant enough comedy with teen angst in it from the Magic Kingdom.
    5whimsalwhale

    "Un-possible!"

    This movie was kind of cliche, but very enjoyable. My favorite character is Gabby because her outfits are so cute (also I like China Anne McClain.) I loved the dress she wore to the dance. I kept thinking, "I want one just like that." Also, Ashley and Mike were okay. I like how Noah Centineo played Jaden. (He's Atom Smasher in Black Adam.) Though, why does everyone hate Mae and Gabby just because they're nerds? Nerds rock! Though I hate it that the annoying main character always gets to be prom queen. I personally think Gabby is kind of smarter than Mae, despite them having the same iq level. I mean, Mae gets all obsessed over a really dumb robot boy. Also, he makes these really weird machine noises.. :I

    And the thing is, Albert is a soldier, so Mae's father makes sure he does his job helping people all across the globe. "How could he leave me?!" Mae whines. Girl, he didn't leave you. Also, does technology even work like that? No, but maybe it will in the future.

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    • Trivia
      Ashley Argota Torres and Matt Shively previously co-starred in the series True Jackson (2008), which aired on Disney Channel's rival network, Nickelodeon. They also worked together in The Troop (2009), another Nickelodeon show.
    • Goofs
      Events are supposed to be taking place in the United States, yet they are playing football on a Canadian-styled field.
    • Quotes

      Gabby Harrison: High school boys are like old smart phones. They're buggy, they think too slowly...

      Mae Hartley: ...and they crash when you need 'em most.

    • Connections
      Featured in China Anne McClain & Kelli Berglund: Something Real (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Something Real
      written by Antonina Armato, Tim James, IN-Q and Thomas Armato Sturges

      Performed by Kelli Berglund and China Anne McClain

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 18, 2014 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • How to Build a Better Boy
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Princessa Productions
      • Schorr Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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