Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Derry Herrera Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

sol- Found wandering in the wilderness and suffering amnesia, a preteen boy comes to suspect that he is very different to other children his age in this intriguing thriller with a science fiction twist. While the title, promotional artwork and plot summaries (include on the DVD back cover!) spell out the fact that him feeling different is due to being a robot, the filmmakers keep this plot detail deliciously vague during the first half, which in turn becomes an involving tale of an abnormal young person trying to fit in. As others have pointed out, with his quick-learning abilities and lack of social skills, it is easy to see Daryl as metaphorical for someone on the Autism Spectrum and the overall movie has some positive messages as such in terms of acceptance for all. The second half of the film, which is more thrills than mystery-based, is not quite as strong as the first half, but lots of impressive (if improbable) stunts keep things chugging along. The ending certainly feels a little rushed and Marvin Hamlisch's sentimental music score does not always work. In general though, this is an engaging tale along the lines of 'Pinocchio' and 'A.I.' with the idea that all kids are kids even if their minds work differently.

nordic2004 For me, there is simply nothing not to like about this film. It is well scripted, the parts fit together seamlessly and logically, and everything is justly proportioned--that is, everything's in good balance.And the best part of it is that the acting is never overdone. The main characters are really human and believable, and Barret Oliver's acting is totally natural and spontaneous.So even though one has to suspend disbelief in the science fiction impossibility of the story (a mere machine could never actually become a human brain), it's really worth doing so, just for the fun of it. Just accept the basic premise of the plot for the sake of the story, and then relax and enjoy a heart-warming display of what are real human values in a world where these are sometimes sadly lacking, and a thought-provoking consideration of what it means to be 'a real person.'

transit-letum Yes, my name is Daryl. When my brothers first saw this movie, my mother was still pregnant with me. At first they wanted to name me Turtle, after the lovable best-friend, brother to a so-called "hooker", but after a stern, "No!", they decided that Daryl would have to do. I get plenty of comments like "Hey where's your other brother Daryl? *idiotic laugh*", due to the famous Bob Newhart show. But I have yet to receive a "Hey, why don't you work your magic on my ATM account?" or "Where's your jet?" I may have a biased opinion, but I think this movie is pretty good. The plot was nice, and I think the kid playing Daryl, Barret Oliver, was a really good actor, considering his age.Sincerely, D.A.R.Y.L.

lituppup OK so at the end the doctor repairs DARYL and he runs home. The premise is that he cannot die, because his brain is computerized. Did anyone else find it to be disturbing that since his mind will long outlive his body, his brain will be functioning long after he is in the grave. He is doomed to spend eternity or as long as his computer brain functions condemned to a solitary existence. I guess he is lucky he has no soul. This movie is actually messed up. Also whatever happened to that 1.2 million dollars that DARYL heisted from the bank and put in his dad's account. Did'nt anyone ever notice that 1.2 million was all of the sudden in his account?