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Bottom line: Like other Backyardigans movies, the full-length feature Robot Repairman is pure preschool greatness. Even parents will get a kick out of the clever story set to roller disco music.
MPAA Rating: NR
Genre: Childrens animated
Age range: Preschoolers
Runtime: Approx. 91 minutes

The Backyardigans: Robot Repairman - Overview

Robot repairman Austin has become a bit bored with his life's work, since robot's rarely break down and all.

But his business starts to heat up when robots around the town begin to malfunction in a very mysterious sort of way. Before they know it, the whole Backyardigans gang is trying to fight off robots which are all being controlled by the evil Professor Bug (Pablo). Can they figure out how this genius madman is controlling all the robots and save the city? This double-length Backyardigans special is set to roller disco music, and the Backyardigans have all the moves to go with it.

The Backyardigans: Robot Repairman - Guide Review

At first, I was sure this new Backyardigans movie would not live up to the standard set by Tale of the Mighty Knights and Super Secret Super Spy, but I was happily mistaken. Robot Repairman is a hilariously clever show for preschoolers, and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it too.

All I could do was picture Xanadu and Olivia Newton-John as I watched the Backyardigans roller skate around town. The kids were totally into the flick, but they had no idea, of course, why my husband and I were getting such a kick out of the whole thing.

During one dancing scene, our whole family was off the couch trying to mimic the Backyardigans moves as they grooved and sang about their Robot troubles. So fun. I hope they keep making these Backyardigans movies forever.