In this brash and charmless animated adventure from Disney, boy genius Lewis is whisked off to the future so that his gee-wizardry with gadgets can help a dysfunctional family in distress. But pretty soon his journey hits a snag when he encounters a baddie who threatens his chances of getting home. Coming across as two parts Jimmy Neutron and one part Robots, this unoriginal tale has little to distinguish it from the ever-increasing number of computer-generated children's films. Technically it's spot-on, but despite boasting the vocal talents of Tom Selleck and Laurie Metcalf, this is too complex and cluttered for kids, and lacks the wit and warmth to endear it to accompanying adults.

Lewis, a brilliant young inventor, is keen on creating a time machine to find his mother, who abandoned him in an orphanage. Things take a turn when he meets Wilbur Robinson and his family.