If you loved Paul, try Next Gen
A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Next Gen has roughly 7.4× fewer votes than Paul — it's a deeper cut, not a mainstream recommendation. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.
What they share
Theyboth carry the cozy, playful, uplifting mood tags, and they sit in Adventure / Comedy / Science Fiction territory. If that's the register that drew you to Paul, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
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What Next Gen is
Here's a film that understands children want their own personal mecha. A lonely girl activates a fighting robot, and they team up against bullies and a criminal plot. The animation might appeal to someone who still misses *Astro Boy*.
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