this celebration of old- and new-school creativity doesn't break novel ground in any respect. Fortunately, though, its good humor, spry pacing and likable performances should appeal to its pre-high-school target audience
the world of gaming could conceivably provide a backdrop for a witty satire or a raunchy farce, but this limp kid-centric take on it is unlikely to amuse anybody, even its young target audience
Review rate : D+by Frank Swietek[One Guy's Opinion ]
it's a sweet, vaguely moralizing, teen-and-tween-friendly light drama about a high school programming prodigy who singlehandedly nearly destroys his family's indie game studio, but realizes just in time that the team can save it
it's a perfectly pleasant endeavor for a certain age range, using the anxiety of the video game business as a way to share ideas on happiness, family, and confidence
"Hero Mode" might make some adult viewers roll their eyes or just groan with its misunderstanding of technology. But the screenplay offers up some genuine laughs along with a general sweetness making it great for viewers of all ages