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W.I.S.O.R.
In a lab somewhere on the Lower East Side, a team of scientists and engineers are designing a robot named W.I.S.O.R.; a futuristic, subterranean robo welder that, being able to withstand temperatures of 300 degrees and navigate through the snaking, hundred-mile long world of buried steam pipes beneath Manhattan, will repair the rapidly decaying century-old system. New York's little known or understood underground steam pipes provide the necessary heat and hot water for everything from Chinese laundries and Turkish baths to the World Trade Center and the Empire State Building. A thousand engineering hours behind a schedule and way over budget, Honeybee Robotics, W.I.S.O.R.'s creators, are worried. They argue, discuss God, baseball, and technology and ultimately lead us into a futuristic world originally thought impossible in this eerie, stranger than fiction tale set in the city beneath the city.
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Plot Summary
A lonely and insecure young boy named Aaron discovers a magical amulet that allows him to transform into a suave, popular teenager named Will. As Will, he navigates the complexities of high school, trying to impress the girl of his dreams, but he soon realizes that living a double life is harder than it seems. The amulet also attracts the attention of a nefarious sorcerer who wants its power for himself.
Critical Reception
W.I.S.O.R. is a lighthearted family comedy that received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often citing its predictable plot and reliance on familiar tropes. While some appreciated its well-meaning intentions and occasional humorous moments, others found it to be a generic and forgettable entry in the magical transformation genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a harmless but unremarkable film for younger viewers.
What Reviewers Say
A predictable yet harmless fantasy comedy with a few amusing moments.
Lacks originality and relies heavily on tired clichés of the genre.
Offers a simple message about self-acceptance, though it's delivered unsubtly.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a television series pilot before being developed into a standalone movie.
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