D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)

In a world post-E.T. and Tron the movie studios were struggling to ensure that technology was part of the film formula and D.A.R.Y.L. tries to combine children and robots but it's all a bit dated in execution. The audience are led on a merry dance until it is revealed that Daryl is not all he seems but by then even a seven year old can work it out. The language is somewhat spicy for a PG in the 80s but the acting is decent enough, the bond between the kids is convincing and when Daryl takes control of his own destiny the film sweeps to a pleasing climax. It's all very silly and the technology, computer graphics and mainframe computers look incredibly dated, making Kubrick's A.I. look all the more outstanding.

Adult score: 3/5
Child score: 3/5
First thing the child said when the film finished: "It was okay"