A.R.C.H.I.E.

A.R.C.H.I.E. is a 2016 American-Canadian science fiction film written and directed by and starring Robin Dunne and featuring the voice of Michael J. Fox. It is Dunne's feature directorial debut.

Plot

Roboticist Brooke Benton creates a dog, Archie, that can talk and has super speed, strength, and X-ray vision. Upon learning the military is shutting down the program, she releases the robot dog into the wild, hoping it will help a family in need. Archie ventures into the town of Deanewood and befriends Isabel, a lonely girl who lives with her uncle and town mayor, Paul. Isabel and Archie form a close bond and help Paul retain his mayorship and run his hamburger restaurant.

Cast

Michael J. Fox as A.R.C.H.I.E
Katharine Isabelle as Brooke Benton
Robin Dunne as Paul
Sarah Desjardins as Isabel Sullivan
Fred Ewanuick as Hugh

Reception

SciFiPulse.net reviewed the film, writing that "Overall. A.R.C.H.I.E. is a fun ride that kids of all ages including grown-up ones like me will enjoy. The writing is solid in creating a fun world and sympathetic and relatable characters." The Dove Foundation gave A.R.C.H.I.E a seal of approval.

Sequel

The film spawned a sequel released in 2018 titled A.R.C.H.I.E. 2: Mission Impawsible. The sequel received reviews from [The The Dove Foundation|Dove Foundation|Dove] and Common Sense Media.