A film that released on 09/09/2009 with an absolutely kick-ass trailer and tantalizing action sequences checked all of the boxes for the gang's tweenage selves, but 15 years later our discussion unearths a movie that's honestly just barely okay. We on the Couch take it upon ourselves to literally re-write Shane Acker's passion project/short film and expertly fix the film's confusing and somewhat dull story, stagnant characters (which are all 1/9 of a single character?), magical talisman, and...interesting...ending, completely free of charge. Plus, stick around for our discussion on the expertly designed and animated machines, the concept of death, and what it means when two parts of your soul have the hots for each other. Content warning: strong language.
