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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
EAN: 0014381006124
Format: Color, Dolby, Widescreen, Subtitled
Label: Image Entertainment
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageSpanishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
MPN: D0061D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Image Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 23, 2004
Running Time: 98 minutes
Studio: Image Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: May 09, 1986
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When a laser-armed Department of Defense robot named Number 5 gets zapped by a lightning bolt, he "malfunctions" and starts spouting peace slogans and developing a human-like consciousness. Naturally, the newly pacifist machine wants out of the military and escapes. As a frantic search for the creature begins, Number 5 settles down in his new home, with a gentle young woman named Stephanie (Ally Sheedy), who has every intention of holding on to her find, teaching Number 5 about popular culture and other mysteries of life. Thoroughly convinced that the robot is alive, she develops a strong bond with the creature. In order to prevent his capture by the military--who view Number 5 as an armed-and-dangerous weapon--the pair must convince his inventor, a reclusive scientist named Newton Crosby (Steve Guttenberg), that he is truly alive and more than just a metal machine. The highly innovative robot created for director John Badham's film brings to mind other lovable science fiction icons such as E.T. and R2D2 from STAR WARS.
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John Badham's family-oriented adventure comedy, 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 consciousness, curiosity, a wacky sense of humor, 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 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
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In 1986, the film "Short Circuit" was released in theaters and made over $40 million domestically. The film about a US military robot gone awol after an electrical surge and eventually developing a conscience attracted moviegoers.
The film is directed by John Badham ("WarGames", "Blue Thunder", "Point of No Return") and a screenplay written by S.S. Wilson ("Wild Wild West", "Ghost Dad", "Tremors") and Brent Maddock ("Wild Wild West", "Heart and Souls", "Ghost Dad").
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Short Circuit is in many ways superior to Short Circuit II. Short Circuit II is still an excellent story. What we have here is the perennial (new movie every year with the same theme) affirmation of the sanctity of life movie. These two movies feature the coming of age for the robot Johnny-Five. The first movie deals with his awakening and struggle for a place in the human-society where he finds himself. He must battle the forces deployed by his creator-corporation to return him to the spare ... Read More
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Great movie for young kids. Seller sent clean, well wrapped DVD. Would recommend the seller to friends.
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I liked this when I was a kid... but I saw it so many damn times! I'm sick of it now... but go ahead and try it!
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My kids & I loved it one summer when they were small and my grands absolutely giggled with glee when they saw it...great for boring rainy weather days of summer. Great any time! TIMELESS
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