Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

  • Family
  • Mystery
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
1/25/2020
99
PG

Small detective. Big imagination.

An 11-year old boy believes that he is the best detective in town and runs the agency Total Failures with his best friend, an imaginary 1,200 pound polar bear.

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$45,000,000

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  • r96sk

    Forgettable.

    'Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made' is, simply put, not very good. The execution of the plot is underwhelming, while the ultra dry nature of the humour becomes tiresome quickly. I was giving it the benefit of the doubt for the most part, with the expectation of a decent pay off at the end... but that doesn't arrive.

    Winslow Fegley (brother of Oakes Fegley from 'Pete's Dragon') is alright in the lead, but the only cast member I'll remember is Craig Robinson - I, truly, liked his character, Mr. Jenkins. Ophelia Lovibond and Wallace Shawn are OK, I guess. I don't really have anything against the cast, to be honest.

    It's just everything else that gives this film a low rating from me. I will say I do like a few aspects. For...

    November 19, 2020
  • Alunauwie

    Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made delivers a charming and imaginative story based on Stephan Pastis popular book series, blending humor, fantasy, and heart through its quirky main character and his polar bear sidekick. While the films creativity and strong performance by Winslow Fegley shine, certain mature themes and cultural portrayals may require parental guidance and raise sensitivity concerns. Despite minor flaws, the film succeeds in celebrating individuality, friendship, and viewing failure through a surprisingly uplifting lens.

    Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

    September 24, 2025

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