"Phil of the Future" (2004) TV series 2004-2006

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Creators:

Tim Maile
Douglas Tuber

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

18 June 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

A Comedy That's Ahead of Its Time

Plot:

A family from 2121 is stuck in 2004, trying desperately to fit in.

Plot Keywords:

Future | Best Friend | Miniaturization | Science | Friendship

Awards:

6 nominations

Cast

Ricky Ullman	...	Phil Diffy (43 episodes, 2004-2006)
Alyson Michalka	...	Keely Teslow (43 episodes, 2004-2006)
Amy Bruckner	...	Pim Diffy (43 episodes, 2004-2006)
Craig Anton	...	Lloyd Diffy (34 episodes, 2004-2006)
Lise Simms	...	Barbara Diffy (29 episodes, 2004-2006)
J.P. Manoux	...	Curtis / ... (29 episodes, 2004-2006)
Brandon Smith	...	Lil Danny Dawkins / ... (18 episodes, 2005-2006)

Also Known As:

The Out of Timers (USA) (working title)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

2121 Productions

Trivia:

In the original script, Phil was meant to be a 12-year-old.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Phil becomes a statue, his arms move slightly.

Quotes:

Phil Diffy: [Has turned into a five-year-old because of an accident while babysitting] I'M PHIL OF THE FUTURE!
Lloyd Diffy: Phil, are you, five?
Phil Diffy: ...No.
Lloyd Diffy: Really? Cause you look pretty five.
[Phil shakes his head]
Lloyd Diffy: Tell me if you think this is funny. Knock, knock.
Phil Diffy: Who's there?
Lloyd Diffy: Boo.
Phil Diffy: Boo who?
Lloyd Diffy: Stop cryin and I'll tell ya.
[...]

Disney's Second Best Show

In my opinion, "That's So Raven" is Disney's best show, but "Phil of the Future" is excellent as well. It is likable for all ages, with Ricky Ullman leading as the title character, Phil Diffy. The show's story is as follows: A family from the future (the year 2121) travels through time, and becomes stuck in the present time (2005). This is a very original plot that should be given some sort of medal. It's such an obvious idea, but no one's attempted it yet. The story centers mainly around Phil (Ricky Ullman), but we do get glimpses into the life of his little sister Pim (Amy Bruckner). Ullman's character is an adorable, everyday nice guy that everyone likes, but Bruckner's is the bullying girl that everyone is afraid of. When they clash, it's very funny, and the brother/sister chemistry is good with these two actors. As if they weren't enough, we also get a likable and enjoyable performance from Phil's best friend, Keely (singer/guitarist Alyson Michalka). Despite these great showings from these 3 youngsters, the adult star is actually not even a regular. Vice Principal Hackett and Curtis the Caveman are both played by the show's director, J.P. Manoux, who does such a great job of playing the loveless Hackett, and the clueless Curtis. Craig Anton and Lise Simms are supporters, playing the parents of Phil and Pim. Anton plays the father very well, making him likable and funny, in a non-purposeful way. Simms' character as the mom is really the only down-to-earth character besides Phil, but she does have her quirky moments. All in all, this is a fun show that is great for the whole family, which is Disney's forte, right? Go check it out this weekend 9/10 RUNTIME: 30 Minutes