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| Directed by | Tom McCarthy |
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| Based on | Timmy Failure by Stephan Pastis |
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| Cinematography | Masanobu Takayanagi |
| Edited by | Tom McArdle |
| Music by | Rolfe Kent |
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| Distributed by | Disney+ |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $42 million[3] |
Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (also known as Timmy Failure) is a 2020 American adventure fantasy comedy-drama family film based on the book series of the same name by Stephan Pastis and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It was released on Disney+ on February 7, 2020, specifically based directly on the first book of the same name. The film is directed by Tom McCarthy, produced by Alexander Dostal, McCarthy and Jim Whitaker from a screenplay written by McCarthy and Pastis and stars Winslow Fegley, Ophelia Lovibond, Craig Robinson and Wallace Shawn.
The film was removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023.[4]
Plot[edit]
In a world where imaginary friends co-exist with humans, Timmy Failure is an 11-year-old living in Portland, Oregon with his single mother Patty. Timmy runs Total Failure Inc alongside his own personal detective agency, and «solves» cases. Much of Timmy’s adventures revolve around himself traveling with his polar bear partner Total (implied to be the result of his father walking out on him and his mother) across the city looking for cases and outwitting the «Russians» (actually just bearded hipsters). Among his small social group are his best friend, Charles «Rollo» Tookus, a former member of Total Failure Inc., who quit after a mission gone awry, and Molly Moskins, a perky and optimistic girl who has a crush on Timmy. Timmy considers his arch-enemy a girl named Corrina Corrina, who is actually very friendly to him and appears oblivious to his animosity towards her, though it is implied to be due to him having repressed feelings for her.
While retrieving a dead hamster from a classmate, Timmy’s Failure-Mobile, a Segway that actually belongs to his mother, is stolen right out from under him. He cancels his other cases and recruits Rollo, who believes that the death of their class hamster and the stolen Segway are linked back to the Russians. At the library, Timmy learns from Molly that Corrina Corrina is part Russian and believes that she is behind the theft to dismantle his agency. Because of his unusual outbursts and behavior in class, Timmy begins seeing the school counselor, Mr. Jenkins, whom Timmy begins to slowly but surely trust with his mission. He also learns that Patty is dating a meter maid named Crispin who is friendly and aloof, but whom Timmy dislikes as he «[doesn’t] collaborate with law enforcement.»
Timmy learns that Corrina Corrina’s father owns a bank and believes that his Segway is there. He and Rollo try to sneak in but get kicked out by security. Mr. Jenkins manages to get Timmy to do his homework as part of a «mission», but while doing so learns from Patty that they have to move to an apartment, which upsets Timmy as he has a «heavy caseload.» While on a field trip to Bonneville Dam, Timmy jumps to the false conclusion that Corrina Corrina plans to shut off the power to all of Portland. Unaware that she is still with the group, Timmy rushes through the dam to find her while being chased by his teacher, Mr. Crocus. They end up outside the dam just as the operators open the flood gates. Timmy tries protecting Crocus from the flood, as he considers him an intellectual equal, but it turns out that they are high above the flood gates. Timmy receives a three-day suspension for his behavior, and Crocus quits his job and is replaced while Patty angrily tells Timmy that she was fired because she had to stay home with Timmy, and shuts down Total Failure Inc. Saddened over his fate of having to be «normal» and moving to an apartment, Timmy lets Total go at the zoo.
Mr. Jenkins talks to Timmy and reminds him that he must learn from his mistakes so that he can be a better person. Invigorated after discovering a «Russian bug» in his cookie, Timmy recruits Crispin to liberate Total from the zoo. As they are driving back, they spot a purse snatcher and Crispin gives chase, catching him. Timmy considers aiding him but decides to simply call the police. After a passerby asks him and Total to move, acknowledging his presence, and Timmy subsequently accidentally backing up his truck into a pole, Patty comes to see Timmy in the hospital and he apologizes for his behavior. Patty tells Timmy that she wants him to re-open his detective agency. Soon after, Crispin shows Timmy that the Segway was impounded at the police station this whole time for being parked in a no-parking zone, convincing Timmy that the police are working with the Russians. Timmy comes out to give a speech at an animal fundraiser set up by Molly and excites the crowd with his speech on allowing polar bears into the school. As Timmy wishes that Crocus could be there, he suddenly believes that Crocus was kidnapped by Corrina Corrina and the Russians and sets off with Total to «rescue» him.
Cast[edit]
- Winslow Fegley as Timmy Failure, the main protagonist
- Troy Ames as 4-year-old Timmy
- Ophelia Lovibond as Patty Failure, Timmy’s single mother
- Wallace Shawn as Frederick Crocus, Timmy’s teacher and the main antagonist
- Craig Robinson as Mr. Jenkins, a school counselor who works with Timmy
- Kyle Bornheimer as Crispin Flavius, Patty’s boyfriend
- Ai-Chan Carrier as Corrina Corrina, Timmy’s rival, who is actually genuinely friendly to him
- Chloe Coleman as Molly Moskins, a girl who has a major crush on Timmy
- Kei as Charles «Rollo» Tookus, Timmy’s best friend
- Caitlin Weierhauser as Flo, the school librarian
- Ruby Matenko as Maxine Shellenberger, a classmate of Timmy’s
- A. Brian Daniels as Portland police officer
- Dennis Lynch as Dan The Dam Man
Production[edit]
On April 25, 2017, it was reported that director Tom McCarthy was in talks to direct an adaptation of Stephan Pastis’ novel Timmy Failure for Walt Disney Pictures. McCarthy was expected to write the film’s screenplay with Pastis and Jim Whitaker was set to serve as a producer.[5][6] On February 8, 2018, it was announced that the film would premiere on Disney+, Disney’s streaming service that launched in late 2019.[7]
On June 9, 2017, it was initially reported that the film would go through pre-production from June 26 through September 15, 2017 with sixty days of filming following in Louisiana. The film was set with a budget of $42 million, with $32 million of that being spent in-state. That included an estimated $10 million on Louisiana payroll.[8]
Filming took place during the week of June 27, 2018, in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, where a set was constructed made to look like a border crossing between the United States and Canada.[9] Production continued in Surrey on July 5, 2018, at the local Cloverdale Fairgrounds, where a scene was shot where a vehicle travels through a house.[10] Principal photography and additional filming took place from July 27 through September 8, 2018 in Portland, Oregon.[11]
On July 31, 2018, it was announced that Ophelia Lovibond had been cast in the role of Patty Failure.[12] On January 24, 2019, it was reported that Craig Robinson had been cast in the film.[13]
Release[edit]
Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020,[14] and was released on Disney+ on February 7, 2020.[15]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 84% with an average rating of 7.00/10, based on 32 reviews. The website’s critical consensus says, «A fun, fast paced film for all, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made celebrates the power of imagination with a delightful sense of humor and just the right amount of bears.»[16] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted rating of 60 out of 100 based on 9 reviews, indicating «mixed or average».[17]
John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter reviewed Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made positively, describing it as a «charming» and «very funny film» that manages to be «the best of [Disney+]’s original programs by a wide margin.»[18] Brandon Zachary of Comic Book Ressources reviewed the movie positively, stating «Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made is a ridiculously charming film, and one of the best in its genre. It isn’t trying to be more than the fun and imaginative family film that it is, and that’s perfectly fine when it’s as well-crafted as Timmy Failure.»[19] Clint Worthington of Consequence gave the film a positive review, calling it as «fun and entertaining» movie that «works for kids and adults alike» featuring «series of adorable performances, from Fegley and the rest of the kids to the all-too-game adults.»[20]
Jennifer Green of Common Sense Media rated the movie 4 out of 5 stars, writing, «Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made is a misfit whose refusal — or inability — to be a «normal» kid will resonate deeply with some kids. Still, the film—based on the popular books—keeps the tone largely upbeat and humorous, thanks to the boy’s outlandish plots, his unique imaginary friend (a bear), and fantasies (like the gloomy «Our Crusher of Souls» middle school), as well as an eccentric cast of Portland characters and settings, sweet friends, and loving adults.»[21] Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com rated the film 3 out of 4 stars, praised the performances of the cast, and wrote, «To that end, it does start to feel remarkably episodic. […] It’s a fun movie to spend time with, and I don’t think it needs to add up to much more than that.»[22] Sandy Schaefer of Screen Rant rated the movie 3,5 out of 5, stating, «Much like Spotlight succeeded in dramatizing a real-life story about journalism without sensationalizing it, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made uses humor and a kid’s way of looking at things to ground a tale about what growing up really means (learning to own your mistakes, realizing «normal» is a pretty useless term).»[23]
Accolades[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Lodge, Guy (January 26, 2020). «‘Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made’: Film Review». Variety. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ Sundance Film Festival (December 4, 2019). «Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made». Archived from the original on December 15, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (November 7, 2019). «Remember Family Films? Disney Plus Is Making ‘Em Like They Used To». The New York Times. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 18, 2023). «Disney Removes Dozens Of Series From Disney+ & Hulu, Including ‘Big Shot’, ‘Willow’, ‘Y’ & ‘Dollface’«. Deadline. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 25, 2017). «‘Spotlight’ Director Tom McCarthy Eyeing ‘Timmy Failure’ at Disney». Variety. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ Kit, Borys (April 25, 2017). «Tom McCarthy in Talks to Direct ‘Timmy Failure’ for Disney (Exclusive)». The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 8, 2018). «Disney Unveils Inaugural Streaming Service Launch Slate To Town; No R-Rated Fare». Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ Scott, Mike (June 9, 2017). «Disney’s ‘Timmy Failure’ movie planning to shoot in Louisiana». The Times-Picayune. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ Judd, Amy (June 27, 2018). «Mysterious new ‘border crossing’ pops up in Surrey». Global News. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ Anderson, Samantha (July 5, 2018). «Disney’s live-action Timmy Failure adaptation filming at Cloverdale Fairgrounds — Surrey Now-Leader». The Surrey Now News-Leader. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ Turnquist, Kristi (June 26, 2018). «Disney movie shooting in Portland to hold casting call for extras». OregonLive.com. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ N’Duka, Amanda (July 31, 2018). «Ophelia Lovibond Joins Director Tom McCarthy’s ‘Timmy Failure’ Film At Disney». Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- ^ Bart, Peter (January 24, 2019). «Peter Bart: Streamer Mania Means Greenlights Galore, But Slate Strategies Still Baffle Creatives». Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). «Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama». The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ @disneyplus (January 7, 2020). «Small detective. Big imagination. Watch the new trailer for Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, an Original Movie, streaming Feb. 7 on #DisneyPlus» (Tweet). Retrieved January 7, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ «Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (2020)». Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ «Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made Reviews». Metacritic. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ DeFore, John (January 25, 2020). «‘Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made’: Film Review | Sundance 2020″. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ «REVIEW: Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made Is the Perfect Blend of Clever & Childish». CBR. September 21, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ Worthington, Clint (February 6, 2020). «Film Review: Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made Is Deliciously Deadpan Disney». Consequence. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ «Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made — Movie Review». www.commonsensemedia.org. February 7, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ Tallerico, Brian. «Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made movie review (2020) | Roger Ebert». rogerebert.com. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ «Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made Review». ScreenRant. February 7, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ Pederson, Erik (March 2, 2021). «VES Awards Nominations: ‘Tenet’, ‘Midnight Sky’, ‘Extraction’, ‘Soul’ & ‘Mandalorian’ Among Titles In Visual Effects Hunt». Deadline. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ Flores, Terry (March 3, 2021). «2021 Annie Award Nominations: ‘Soul,’ ‘Wolfwalkers’ and Netflix Lead». Variety. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
External links[edit]
- Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made at IMDb
- Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made on Disney+
«Тимми Фейл: Допущены ошибки», это милый и забавный фильм, годный для просмотра всей семьей. Для своих одиннадцати лет у Тима уж слишком развита фантазия, и в результате он не только живет в реальном мире, где ему приходится ходить в школу, делать уроки, и выполнять указания мамы, но и гармонично вплетает туда придуманного белого медведя по имени Тотал. Парнишка проживает в городе, находящемся на Севере Портленда, и абсолютно уверен в том, что является лучшим сыщиком окрестностей.
Назначив себя начальником детективного агентства, он проводит сложнейшие расследования практически в одиночку, поскольку мишка попав из страны торосов и ледяных пустынь на более благостные территории совершенно разленился, и с большой неохотой покидает дом за водонапорной башней. К сожалению, и мать измученная работой, и хулиганистые одноклассники, не слишком привечают гения, и зачастую мешают ему в разрешении таких проблем, как заговоры русской мафии, выведение на чистую воду иностранных спецслужб, и множество серьезных правонарушений, справиться под силу с которыми под силу лишь Тимми Фейлу.
7/10
A Different Kind Of Family Comedy That Different Kids Will Relate To
This movie is no failure. But I’m not sure it’s a complete success either. I laughed more than my nine year old son did. Additionally, I found myself pausing the movie frequently to explain how much of what was being seen on screen was in the young boys head. And that he was the only one playing along with his imagination/fantasy. The rest of the cast were his foils…not really in on his schemes.
For no other reason, it’s worth seeing for the imaginative script. The lead actor kind of wore on me. The monotone thing was only cute for so long. He needed a little bit more range. May not be the youngsters fault rather the director’s box that he was put in. Either way prepare for a mini Joe Friday…»Just the Facts Mam» from credits to credits.
This is an odd one. Funny while tip toeing in the pediatric learning disability/mental illness waters. This is a good thing. My son actually asked me to pause the movie during a scene where the protagonist found himself in trouble in school due to his wild imagination. My son proceeds to share how difficult concentrating in class is for him. This was so interesting because lately I’ve noticed some things that made me wonder about ADHD. I’m not going to diagnose him but I will now look into this. The fact that he initiated this conversation came across like he was asking for help so help it will be. I love him! This wasn’t my favorite movie but it may have helped my family and possibly help others too. Well done!
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Brilliant window into high functioning ASD
I have been really surprised about the comments I have read for this movie so far as they suggest many people may have been mistaken about what it is about. The movie is not specifically for children which is where some of the confusion potentially comes from (given it is based on children’s books) because a lot of the heavy dialogue (and little action) may go over their heads.
Timmy is a little boy who is rather disruptive & oblivious of most. His behaviour most likely however represents someone with high functioning autism spectrum disorder (unfortunately most comments so far suggest many people are unfamiliar with what this is). Timmy struggles with understanding what is going on around him & in order to deal with his life, has created a world that makes sense to him.
The characters of Mr Jenkins, Crispin & Patty are brilliant because they take Timmy seriously & recognise that he is not meaning to be rude; quite to the contrary, he is trying his best to do what is right. What is fantastic about these characters is that they model strategies to help him be successful, without destroying his identity. The movie also highlights the importance of differentiated learning so that all individuals are able to engage (as opposed to Mr Crocus’ antiquated methods when dealing with atypical learners).
This movie is quietly affirming for those of us in close contact with children on the spectrum. It is a brilliant window into how the world might seem to them (& be different to ours) and is a reminder that we need to have patience and that eventually, with persistence it will all make sense. The movie is refreshing because it Is realistic; it is confusing and awkward at times, just like life is for any child that is feeling uncertain.
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9/10
Fantastically imaginative, creative and quirky kid detective adventure!
Watched this with my kids (8 & 10) and we loved it. Between the great casting and acting from everyone (especially Flo) to the main character’s (Timmy Failure’s) hard boiled and dry delivery of almost every line, this movie is spot on. Settle in for a fun detective adventure that weaves the quirkiness of Portland with the absurdities of an unsupervised, intelligent kid’s imagination as he tries to solve his next case involving the class hamster, the «Russians», and a Segway.
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6/10
Timmy Average
Timmy Failure is a fun, creative little movie with a few surprisingly good moments that somehow doesn’t add up to a great flick. There’s an awkwardness here that seems partly intentional and yet its still awkward. There’s also a polar bear that’s funny at times but also complete nonsense.
This is a kids movie though so maybe kids would get more out of it. It’s not bad, it’s just not amazing either.
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8/10
A one-joke movie
But it’s a very good joke — laugh out loud funny at times. And there’s a lot more to it than that — this movie is well worth a watch.
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5/10
Odd, imperfect, but cute family film
Although its wild premise is still mildly enjoyable, Timmy Failure suffers most from being too similar to other films of its kind, and not having much to show for itself. Winslow Fegley plays Timmy and throughout the film is surprisingly pretty good. The standout for me was Craig Robinson as the school counselor, who not only provided a much more down to earth emotional balance, but provided the strongest performance in my opinion as well. The film can be pretty funny from time to time, but the jokes really do seem to be all in one thing. The script can be quite average, and the story doesn’t seem to know what to do with itself. Various plot points are expanded on within the film, but none truly seem to be that interesting to follow, or seem to hit their mark. The film can have a bit of a problem with pacing at times, and several eye-roll like moments throughout, but it does have its moments. In the end, Timmy Failure seems like a bit of a missed opportunity, but for those willing to give it a watch, its a cute film with a good message, and certainly isn’t a total waste of time.
My Rating: 6.25/10
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6/10
Average family comedy
It has its moments and genuinely made me laugh out loud a few times it was just a little to basic and very repetitive in its humour. By the end I was certainly wavering but certainly a lot worse in terms of family comedies for adults to sit through and kids are likely to enjoy it.
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8/10
Clever and Great for the Whole Family
When the Disney+ streaming service first launched, it was really The Mandalorian series that drew everyone in initially, but the ones who have stuck around, just appreciate the catalogue of content for a low price. Luckily, for those who have stuck around and are eagerly awaiting series’ like Falcon and the Winter Solider and Wadavision, like myself, there is a great backlog of classic and a few originals to keep you subscribed. One of the most recent Disney+ originals is the film Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. While the budget feels small and it feels like a movie that was made for television, it’s also far better than I was expecting and I kind of wish kids had the chance to see this one on the big screen.
Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made follows a young boy who believes he is actually a licensed detective and can solve any mystery that the town presents to him. He partners up with his imaginary Polar Bear friend as they search for clues to very silly mysteries. Believing that Russians are evil and are behind certain things was a very funny subplot that had me chuckling on multiple occasions, but it really was the enjoyable performance by young Winslow Fegley that sold the movie for me. I think he has the perfect presence for family movies like this.
Now, this central character may be annoying to some viewers, as he is quite the smart-aleck when he speaks to adults, but if you can get past that, he’s a very fun and funny character to follow. The clever humour spread out throughout this film and the quick cutaways are really what held my attention the entire run-time. This is a very quippy movie that doesn’t skip a beat. Not only is this movie very funny, in terms of humour aimed at children, but it’s also filled with very nice life lessons that parents may even latch onto, depending on certain behaviours of their children.
What I mean by this, is the fact that there is a lot of attention placed on the fact that this is a very unique young boy. Many characters look at him as an outsider or a nuisance, but where the film takes that was very well-done, even if it felt familiar. This is a very effective movie all around. Yes, as I said, it feels familiar in the way it resolves storylines in the third act, but it does a great job in getting you to care about the characters at hand, which at least makes everything worth it. For adults, I can see them finding enjoyment, but for kids, I can’t recommend this one enough.
Overall, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made is a very well-done movie all around. From the clever writing aimed at children to the life lessons presented throughout the third act, this film is for all ages. It’s very rare that a movie that’s this kid-friendly is as good as it is, so I believe this one should be celebrated. If you’re a fan of movies, no matter what ages they’re for, or if you have kids to show it to, then Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made is a very good one. If you fall in either of those categories, definitely give this one a shot. It’s now streaming on Disney+.
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8/10
Autism?
This kid’s inner narrative, as well as his laser focus on the imaginary while remaining oblivious to the obvious, will be reminiscent a lot of our own childhoods if we grew up with undiagnosed autism.
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10/10
Loved It
Maybe not for very impressionable young, but if you get that its a spoof; its is hiliarious ! I laughed and laughed. it came at a good time, I needed an ALL OUT laughfest and this movie provided it. I’ll watch it 3 or 4 times, I was laughing so hard, I’m sure I missed things !
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Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (2020) — 4.4
Warning: Spoilers
Act 1 — 4.1
Act 2 — 4.1
Act 3 — 5.1
11 year old named Timmy Failure is a detective in Portland and has a partner who is an imaginary polar bear
Bear came into his life when his father walked out on him and his mother
Timmy acts like he is a real detective, doesn’t seem to fit in with other kids
Has to find a backpack for a kid in his class, obviously Timmy isn’t a good detective as he saw the knife the kid had in his bag was with his brother and his bag was in his brothers room too, annoying
Kid has lofty dreams but is a weirdo, lonely kid
Timmy acts like an adult when he’s just an annoying child
Childlike imagination
Timmy escapes to his own world of detectives and his polar bear as a coping mechanism with his outward struggles
Just an annoying character as it’s always agitating seeing a child act super serious
New case with class hamster death and someone stole his Segway
Can’t stand him saying that’s a demerit every time the fake bear does something and affirmative and negative
Timmy wants to feel important
Timmy has a fantastical vision of the world and a misunderstanding of most things as he is a child
Whole film is Timmy working through his problems
Very unenjoyable film
Only see this film connecting with very young children as it truest grates on your patience
Mom finally snaps and tells Timmy he has to grow up and fit in which is supposed to be mean but in this case is necessary
because the kid lives in his own ridiculous reality with no consequences
Timmy tried to adept to normal life and lets his imaginary friend go
After a talk with his counselor he goes back to his childlike wonderment and being a detective again and gets his bear back
Timmy goes back to being himself but knows life will change around him and he will have to adapt
Wouldn’t recommend to anyone
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1/10
Disney’s rear end.
I’m a huge Disney ‘fan’. Disney now have at their hands some of the most amazing franchises in the world, and the ability to create masterpieces. They regularly hit the mark.
Sometimes, however, they miss the mark. Thankfully the result is usually still watchable.
On this occasion, they didn’t even seem to aim in the right direction. This is nowhere near worthy of becoming a movie and sitting on the shelf with the countless classics Disney have created.
Nothing about this movie is good. Except recognising the voice of Rex from Toy Story. But then we wished we were watching Toy Story and not this steaming pile of rotting… Cabbage.
Horrible little child with no redeeming features running around with severe behavioural issues, and very likely mental issues. Not to mention the one and only miserable look on his face.
Do yourself a favour and skip this.
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7/10
timmy failure mistakes were made
Timmy failure mistakes were made will be a great time for younger kids to watch it and their mind will be occupied for some time with this film,this movie has a nice told story with messages that will effect some children in best way and make them to use their imigination and to not to forget that they are still children,so they should enjoy that lifetime while they can,actor who played timmy did a good job and he was good shown and he sold best moments of film to us,only scenes with polar bear were unrealistic and effects on him werent so clean or good,but this film will make happy a lot of children and it will give parents something to relate on
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2/10
Who is this even aimed at??
I usually enjoy most Disney movies, even as an adult, but I really disliked this movie. I don’t think the main character is a very good example for children, and for adults, the character development I was expecting isn’t there (a lot more could have been done given the scenario), so you will basically waste an hour and a half waiting for something to happen to make the movie a bit more worthwhile and be very disappointed in the end.
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10/10
Beyond funny. Unique and very creative.
If you don’t love this movie I feel sorry for you living in your sad cynical life. Great acting and awesome story. As a true Portlandian I feel it captures the heart and soul of all that is special about this city. No mistakes will be made watching this movie.
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8/10
This is the kind of family film I wish was made more often.
It’s funny, inventive, unique, opaque, childish, punk rock, etc etc etc. I love the way they handle the polar bear; although it’s pretty clear the bear is imaginary, I love that the movie never addresses this fact with the audience. The movie does have one major flaw: the framing device. I don’t wanna go into too much detail as to why I hate it, but it’s the only part of the movie that feels less than honest. Otherwise, it’s probably my fave Disney+ original yet.
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Fine for what it is.
Warning: Spoilers
Does have some merits here and there. It’s one of those film which are perfectly enjoyable to watch but the more you look into it the more you will dislike it.
By far the greatest thing about the film was surprisingly. Winslow Fegley was really great surprisingly. He did really nail his character well. Everyone else was just fine.
I did like the style of the film however it can be quite repetitive and does wear off fairly quickly although there are some humourous moments throughout which worked great.
The film does have a message which comes across really well to its audience. It’s a seriously enjoyable film and even though it has its flaws. I’ll admire Disney a lot more for doing films like this than remaking a classic like Mulan or The Little Mermaid
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6/10
nice films
Nice films, do recommend for children. Unique and new perspective.
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5/10
Quirky, not fun and xenophobic.
Ophelia Lovibond was really good in this. She and a few other characters made the film watchable .The main character, Timmy, was completely unlikable though. He’s rude to everyone who is kind to him and takes no responsibility for his actions. The moral of this movie seems to be that you can treat people like trash and they’ll still like you. Oh, and Russians are bad no matter how nice they are.
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6/10
Thought it would be much better, but here «Mistakes were made» especially comedy wise. Actually, it’s more drama than comedy.
Based on a series of books by cartoonist/author Stephen Pastis, this quirky movie follows the (mis)adventures of a young boy called ‘Timmy Failure’. Basically, this is a emotional drama that is trying to be cute while dealing with loss (a parent leaves by choice) and fear of future, but this entire fictional bizarre story is a bit slow and not that funny as you might think. Even if the intent of this original film is noble, a lot of its charm is lost in translation to the big screen. Besides the lack of a clear storytelling, the CGI work on the polar bear was great but that character didn’t really do much. It is just OK entertainment from Disney+, no matter the film isn’t your usual Disney kids movie being odd and different and just slightly entertaining. I think children aged 5 — 10 might enjoy the book more than this movie. Me personally, I thought this would be much better than it was.
Rating: 6
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10/10
A grand movie
Director/Writer: Tom McCarthy has brought to the screen a perfectly simple story of a small boy with a big imagination!
Timmy’s dream is to be a detective and solve crimes. His school has started a fund drive for ‘animal awareness day’ and Timmy’s animal of choice is a Polar Bear — which also happens to be his imaginary partner in his private detective dream.
Timmy is too young to understand the world around him and what exactly being a private detective is all about. His schoolmates take him as just being a bit of an oddball and leave him alone and they let him follow his own dream. Of course ‘mistakes were made’ and that is what makes this movie perfectly great entertainment.
Ride along with Timmy’s imagination and you will greatly enjoy this fun film!!
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6/10
If You’re Strange, Move to Portland
Timmy Failure (Winslow Fegley) is a peculiar kid with a name setting him up for so much teasing. He’s a deadpan, Joe Friday type boy who runs his own detective agency out of a closet in his house. His partner is a polar bear which is more than likely imaginary. His detective skills are less than stellar and his people skills are nil. He pretty much roams the streets of Portland, Oregon at will as his mother works two jobs and there is no father to speak of. Things just go from bad to worse with him and he plays a large hand in creating his own problems.
It’s a movie about not being normal. It has been told before in various ways. Usually the main character is an oddball that no one likes except a couple of people. He will cause all kinds of problems for himself and others. Then, after being at his lowest and loneliest, and deciding to shun his awkwardness his awkwardness will be needed to save the day and people will realize they should embrace differences.
«Timmy Failure» pretty much follows the aforementioned formula. He was quirky and funny at first, then he became more of a troublemaker and a nuisance. It seemed like there were some deeper issues at the core of Timmy’s behavior, but it was never explored or even hinted at. Everyone in Portland, with the exception of his burnt out teacher Mr. Crocus (Wallace Shaw), knew how to handle a kid as odd as Timmy. It was as if Portland was a uniquely suited place to handle strangeness. But what do you glean from that? Everyone who doesn’t belong should move to Portland?
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9/10
A tour-de-force ride through the imagination of a lonely boy
Winslow Fegley plays the lead, Timmy Failure, with expressionless genius. In Timmy’s imagination, he is a would-be genius detective. However, this film is more for adults than kids. The various sets from an elementary school guidance office to visions of middle school will resonate with adults who have felt rejected and alone in a confusing adult world that made little sense to them as children. There are well-meaning adults whose presence adds to the confusion rather than clarify it. Or as Timmy sees the world, it is one where «mistakes were made» mostly by adults. All of this leads Timmy to create a best friend and partner, a polar bear named Total. Thus the name of Timmy’s detective agency is Total Failure, which is a clue as to how the detective sees himself. This is a kid’s movie that adults will relate to.
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Невероятные приключения Железного человека и его зверушек на краю света. Очаровательное в своей упоротости кино!
Фильм о приключениях американского Айболита медленно, но верно начинает своё путешествие мировыми кинотеатрами — и на этот раз одними из первых тестировщиков новой приключенческой картины стали украинские зрители.
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Легкий, яркий, приключенческий фильм…
Здравствуйте дорогие читатели. И снова суббота и снова я иду с дочкой в кино, на этот раз дочке захотелось сходить на Маленьких волшебниц, мне трейлер понравился и мы пошли. Фильм идет 1 час 40 минут.
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13 человек на сундук мертвеца и бутылка рома йо хо хо…
Здравствуйте дорогие читатели. Ну что? Суббота и очередной поход в кино с дочкой. Выбора детских мультфильмов почти нет и поэтому решили сходить на фильм, ничего про него не знали, только трейлер посмотрели, приключения мы любим поэтому пошли.
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Кто платит, тот и заказывает музыку? А зритель в чем виноват? Премьера разочаровала.
Здравствуйте, уважаемые читатели! Посмотрела сегодня детский фильм «Ключ времени» (2020) и была несколько разочарована тем, что картина оказалась вовсе не сказочной историей, а подростковой страшилкой про восставших зомби.
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Новинка от Netflix! Захватывающий фильм на хэллуинскую тематику!Том Фелтон в главных ролях?
Всем привет! Хэллоуин прошёл, но это не значит что уже поздно смотреть фильмы на эту тематику. Как раз в канун этого праздника, Netflix выпустил свой новый фильм под названием «Руководство для нянь: Как поймать монстра». ОБЩАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ: Жанр : семейный, комедия, фэнтези.
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Добрая комедия для всей семьи
Не так часто в последнее время мне на глаза попадаются действительно интересные фильмы в жанре семейной комедии. В своем большинстве они все такие предсказуемые, лишенные какой-либо изюминки и минимального изящества.
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«Серебряные коньки», смотреть или нет? Шедевр российских кинематографистов, или перехваленный рекламой фильм? Делюсь впечатлениями от просмотра.
На днях вышел новый фильм «Серебряные коньки». Мне сразу захотелось его посмотреть, но получилось только вот сейчас, так что теперь могу поделиться впечатлениями с теми, кого мучают сомненья-смотреть его или нет. Ловила я этот фильм в интернете, да не выловила.
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Как пробраться в Таинственный сад? Иногда дети знают лучше чем взрослые, что для них хорошо, а что — нет. Красивое кино по книге Фрэнсис Бёрнетт.
Фильм 2020 года видела первым, а потом уже, когда не особо что поняла, начала искать более ранние экранизации «Таинственного сада». Они не такие зрелищные и не могут похвастаться современными спецэффектами, но они увлекательней и ближе к книге Фрэнсис Бёрнетт. О чём фильм?
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«Заветным желаниям возраст не помеха!» Милый фильм для семейного просмотра.
Фильм, о котором я хочу рассказать в своем отзыве, вышел в 2020 году, но его премьера в России состоялась в марте 2021 года. Так что вполне можно считать его новинкой! Не могу назвать его шедевром, но картина симпатичная, которая может понравиться как детям (возраст 6+), так и их родителям.
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Острая социальная проблема Японии и очень тяжелая проблема, о которой нельзя молчать. Школьница в Японии- это не только род занятия, но и способ заработка. Больно осознавать, что в одной из самых развитых стран мира происходит такое.
Всем доброго времени дня! В свободное время я очень люблю смотреть фильмы, фильмы разных жанров, но особое место в моих предпочтениях занимает именно документальное кино. Мне нравится не предвзятый взгляд на проблему или ситуацию без эмоций.
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Самая красивая девочка 80–х, которую продала собственная мать… Что с ней стало? Лицо ангела Брук Шилдс и сломленная судьба…
Куда бы не приходила эта потрясающе красивая маленькая девочка, люди хотели её потрогать. Убедиться, что ресницы по настоящему длинные, губы — розовые без помады, а кудри — не парик. «Она похожа на ожившую куклу!» — сально улыбаясь говорили голливудские режиссёры и щипали краснеющую Брук за щёчку.
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Просто лютая дичь, изнасилование — этот смешно?!… Если можно пробить дно, то Непосредственно Каха. Другой фильм это сделал, хуже уже не бывает.
К нашему кинематографу я отношусь скептически, но после фильма «Непосредственно Каха. Другой фильм» я вообще считаю, что надо «воскресить» советскую цензуру, так как складывается впечатление, что наш кинематограф вообще слетел с катушек.
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Деревенскую школьницу оказалось легко развести на запретное… Печальный фильм с откровенными сценами
В подростковом возрасте, многим девчонкам нехило сносит крышу и они начинают чудить. В таком нестабильном, переменчивом эмоциональном состоянии ими легко манипулировать и от этого реально страшно. Чем заслужила главная героиня данного фильма все свои страдания? Да ничем.
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В 2022-м Россия вошла в топ-5 стран по распространению ВИЧ.
Этот документальный фильм я смотрела два года назад, когда еще его автор Юрий Дудь не был объявлен иноагентом, и сейчас, не являясь поклонницей Дудя, я всё же надеюсь, что его работу «ВИЧ в России — эпидемия, про которую не говорят» не запретят в нашей стране, и каждый желающий сможет познакомиться …
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Фильм, запрещенный к прокату. Не приятная правда о событиях столетней давности, стоило ли их обнажать?
Всем привет! Сегодня хочу поделиться впечатлениями по поводу одного документального фильма, на который случайно наткнулась на Ютуб. Меня привлекло его название — «Голод» и почему-то я думала, что события, которые затронуты в этом фильме, были в другие времена.
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«Милашки» — омерзительный фильм с сексуализацией детей, как будто снятый извращенцами с педофилией.
Всем привет! В 2020 году я наблюдала за большим, но недолгим скандалом, связанным с французским фильмом «Милашки», который транслировался на площадке Netflix. Я следила за событиями, читала статьи и смотрела видео, посвящённые этому делу.
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Загадка смерти Робина Уильямса, его жизнь и творчество глазами близких людей, коллег, соседей.
Всем привет! В последнее время потянуло на документальные фильмы. Как-то уже писала отзыв на документальный фильм «Быть Харви Вайнштейном» . Этот же привлек тем, что про смерть актера ходили разные сплетни и слухи.
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Думала, что это ужасы, но оказалось что это драма, да ещё с глубоким смыслом. Мамочкам-блогеркам, которые без устали выкладывают в сеть своих детей будет полезно посмотреть этот фильм
Каждая мама хочет гордиться своими детьми, хочет, чтобы они были лучше всех и, конечно же, многого добились в жизни. Иногда это желание становится настолько маниакальным, что даже заглушает здравый смысл.
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А почему всех так бомбит от темнокожей Русалочки? Когда явно некрасивая актриса играет историческую личность, которая в жизни была неземной красавицей, то никого не смущает, что единственно верное попадание в данном комбо — это цвет кожи.
Привет! Не прошла и мимо меня премьера фильма «Русалочка» , ибо наслышана была о нем еще до начала съемок самого фильма. Ажиотаж вызвал цвет кожи актрисы , которую утвердили на главную роль. Все время, пока шли съемки только ленивый не высказал свое «фи» на эту тему. Хочется спросить.
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Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made
премьера
25.01.2020 (мир)
производство
Walt Disney Pictures, Etalon-Film, Slow Pony Pictures, Whitaker Entertainment
другие названия
Timmy Flop: Versagen auf ganzer Linie, As Aventuras de Timmy Failure, DeSastre & Total. Agencia de detectives nº 1, Timmy Failure, Airborne, Timmy Failure: des erreurs ont été commises, Timmy Frana — Il detective che risolve ogni grana, Timmy Fiasco: Sempre A Meter Água, Aventuras de Timmy Failure,
О фильме
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