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This film is primarily made for the FNAF fans. The animatronics, the characters, and basic lore of the game franchise are done justice in this film and so much is left unanswered for sequels. Personally, I have only played the first game and looked up videos explaining the lore and the fan fiction. And this film met my expectations exactly! It even had good cameo appearances of YouTubers who became big from playing the games on their channels (though I won't mention them).

I admit, there are plot holes and dumb decisions made in this film but in all honesty, the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise has been pretty well known for being campy and cheesy. In fact, that is the basis of each game's gameplay mechanics with the limited power and unsafe demeanor of Fazbear Entertainment's locations. Overall, this film is a must-see for fans of Five Nights at Freddy's.

Even though this is clearly a film for kids, I could see there was effort in the making of this film. The animation is fairly good and the writing is actually interesting and creative. The story is pretty straightforward, but there are topics discussed that an older audience would better understand such as the harsh realities of a changing society and the forensic evidence that Sherlock presents when trying to crack the cases. The main characters in this film are also interesting and three-dimensional, and the way the story goes is captivating and romantic with a few sorrowful and serious moments. Overall, this family-friendly film is definitely worth a watch.

I'm in my mid-20s and I like Shawn Mendes' voice as Lyle. Having him in the film made it good to watch, but I thought it's plot could have been better. Some of the characters are not emphasized as much as I thought they would be and some of the music is a bit basic. Also, the conflict in the movie was not as climactic as I thought it was going to be in my opinion. Nevertheless, I do not think that watching the film was a total waste of time or money. It's important to keep in mind that this is a musical for kids and therefore the plot is going to be somewhat basic. If you're a Shawn Mendes fan and/or a parent who wants to take his/her kid to see a movie, it's worth a watch.