Spare Parts

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Spare Parts

PG-13,

2015,

1h 53m,

Drama

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With the help of their high school's newest teacher (George Lopez), four Hispanic students form a robotics club. Although they have no experience, the youths set their sights on a national robotics contest. With $800 and parts scavenged from old cars, they build a robot and compete against reigning champion MIT. Along the way, the students learn not only how to build a robot but something far more important: how to forge bonds that will last a lifetime.

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Critics Consensus

Spare Parts is effective enough to do in a pinch for inspirational sports drama fans - although most of them will have seen these story beats hit more powerfully before.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Jan 23, 2015

Though based on a Wired magazine story, this sticks closely to the formulas of inspirational-teacher and sports-team dramas; distinguishing it from the pack is the fact that all four students who formed the club were undocumented.

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Keith Phipps

The Dissolve

Jan 20, 2015

3/5

The film refreshingly portrays its kids as part of a diverse group trying to succeed in a country in which they can never find secure footing.

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Jesse Hassenger

AV Club

Jan 20, 2015

C

Sequences and scenes end unceremoniously, everyone in the movie seems to know each other's backstory before they're properly introduced, and mild jokes land with uncertainty.

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Dan Scully

Cinema76

Apr 10, 2020

It's a positive story, filled to the brim with love, fun, and cultural pride.

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

Jul 18, 2019

2/5

Even while McNamara hasn't made a great or even very daring film, it's one that was worth being made, and certainly one deserving to be seen despite its formulaic, safe tone.

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Bernard Boo

Way Too Indie

Mar 20, 2019

5.5/10

Spare Parts will likely be a crowd-pleaser, especially to those familiar with the story, but those expecting something new to be brought to the table are out of luck.

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Hermione W

Mar 13, 2019

Incredible and inspiring story

Sep 16, 2018

this movie couldn't be more of a cliche

Harry S

Feb 28, 2018

At the beginning, the plot doesn't flow well and the character development feels a tad wonky but "Spare Parts" does prove to get better as the film progresses. Once the film hits its stride, it has a lot of heart, charm, drama and humor. Additionally, the cast was fantastic and the ending of the film was incredibly inspirational and touching. It has its hiccups but nothing that kept it from being a decent film about a collection of underdogs achieving their dream. Hello! My name is Rev. Ron and if you feel like checking out more of my reviews (including a more in-depth look at "Spare Parts") you can visit my blog at RevRonMovies.BlogSpot.com. Also, if the mood strikes, you can follow me on Twitter (@RevRonster). Thanks!

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Finn S

Sep 29, 2017

Love this movie! I show it to my robotics class in a town with a lot of immigrants. So good on so many different levels.

Ron W

Jan 19, 2017

An easy movie to miss, I caught it on tv by happenstance. I was hooked til the end. If you want a feel good story for the day, amidst all the bs happening in the world, this is one of those based on real events cool story movies. It touches on some very overlooked immigrant issues. Side note, anyone in love with science and engineering should watch this, very inspirational.

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Rey G

Jul 16, 2016

great inspiring family movie that is based on a true story

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Sean McNamara

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George Lopez

Fredi Cameron

Jamie Lee Curtis

Principal

Carlos PenaVega

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David Del Rio

Cristian

José Julián

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Synopsis

With the help of their high school's newest teacher (George Lopez), four Hispanic students form a robotics club. Although they have no experience, the youths set their sights on a national robotics contest. With $800 and parts scavenged from old cars, they build a robot and compete against reigning champion MIT. Along the way, the students learn not only how to build a robot but something far more important: how to forge bonds that will last a lifetime.

Director: Sean McNamara
Producer: Ben Odell, George Lopez, Leslie Kolins Small, David Alpert, Rick Jacobs
Screenwriter: Elissa Matsueda
Distributor: Lionsgate Films, Pantelion Films
Production Co: Televisa Films, Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment, Travieso Prods., Pantelion Films, Circle of Confusion, Indieproduction
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Some Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 16, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.6M
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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