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VHS : Short Circuit [1986]
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Short Circuit [1986] starring: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Bailey directed by: John Badham |
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Audience Rating: Parental Guidance Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 5014138297886 Format: Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound Label: Cinema Club Manufacturer: Cinema Club Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Cinema Club Release Date: April 05, 2004 Running Time: 94 minutes Studio: Cinema Club Theatrical Release Date: May 09, 1986 Sales Rank: 4313 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: John Badham's family-orientated adventure comedy Short Circuit, though obviously hatched in the wake of E.T. and Star Wars, manages to create its own identity through a sweet tone and an affectionate sense of fun. Military robot Number 5, a well-armed killing machine, is zapped by lightning during a test and emerges with a wacky sense of humour and a new peace-loving philosophy. Ally Sheedy (who debuted in Badham's hit WarGames) is the animal-lover whose home is sanctuary for a zoo-full of strays and who adopts the adolescent robot. Steve Guttenberg is the goofy but reclusive robotics designer who goes off in search of his creation to save him from the gun-happy army. The mix of gentle slapstick and innocent romance makes for a harmless family comedy. It veers toward the terminally cute, what with Number 5's hyperactive antics and E.T.-ish voice, and the mangled grammar of Guttenberg's East Indian sidekick (Fisher Stevens) threatens to become offensive, but Badham's breezy direction keeps the film on track. Sheedy and Guttenberg deliver spirited and engaging performances, but most importantly the robot emerges as a real person. Give credit to designer Syd Mead, an army of puppeteers and robotics operators, and the cartoony voice of Tim Blaney: Number 5 is alive. --Sean Axmaker Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The patron S.A.I.N.T. of robot moviesI must have been eleven years old when I first saw this film, and right from its oddly quirky (and gorgeous) opening music I was hooked. The idea is not new, nor original. An experimental military robot goes wrong and escapes the institute at which it was built. The institute must then send personell to capture it before it causes any harm. Except that it's not going to cause any harm. Strategic Artificially Intelligent Nuclear Transport (SAINT) No. 5 is inquisitive, thoughtful and totally unaware that it is a weapon. It thirsts desperately for knowledge, or 'input', and has a penchant for television re-runs, soon befriending Stephanie, a struggling young woman with a rampant habit of taking in stray animals. ... Read More: Rating:  - NO DISSASEMBLE!My kids are little. This film is still BIG1 They loved it (and so did we). All the cast got into the acting in such a realistic way and as for our asian chum - he made the film! classic, great, watchable for ever and a day. Rating: - "Input, Input..."!Just to be very clear and to ensure there's no confusion from the start; if you've already seen the Short Circuit 2 - IGNORE IT, it's one of the most cringe-making sequels ever to be produced (and if you haven't seen it, don't bother) - this film is vastly superior in nearly every way. The premise is: One of a series of high-tech military robots gets struck by lightning whilst on arms sales manoeuvres and comes to 'life'. Through a series of coincidences, robot No.5, finds itself free of Nova Robotics' R&D compound and so begins Johnny Five's comic quest for knowledge and freedom - set against the backdrop of Nova Robotics' attempts to regain control of it. This is a lightweight sci-fi caper which is highly entertaining ... Read More: Rating:  - It'll Entertain the KidsThe kids do enjoy this - particularly trousers falling down gags. The funny asian accent gag is a bit worn and beware, parents, the word: "a..hole" is delivered at least once. From a parents point of view I found it disappointing for reasons such as these, its general datedness. If ET gets only 5 stars - this only deserves 2. It just doesn't compare with the greats. Rating: - Considering its computer theme, its aged well!Short Circuit was originally just a cheap buy from my local Blockbuster when I was very young. Ahhh, the 90's! What a great era! I can even remember being off school sick, and my mum coming back with this video, its prevous home being in the ex-rentals section. I don't think I stopped playing it for years! I'm 18 now, and after coming across this trip down memory lane, I can honestly say its aged pretty well! The plot? engaging enough for any young lad who loves robots and technology. Cut long story short, an army-funded weapons centre has developed a group of self-aware robots. When I say self-aware, I mean they speak, think, plan, you name it! And a demonstration at the start of the film shows our (sorry... USA's!) robots in a mock-up situation. ... Read More: |
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