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This is one of those hard to find rarities that seemed to have arrived and left the box office before anybody could find out it actually existed. Which is sad because Heartbeeps has a lot going for it, and not just because this is this only movie comedic legend Andy Kaufman ever filmed. It's essentially a simple story with simple conflicts but ends up having a lot of charm in the right places. While it's by no means a great movie the film does have a lot going for it.
Essentially this is just a simple fairy tale. Yet this simple premise does give the script a lot of room to maneuver when it comes to character development and story progression. That's not to say the plot and character development is gold because they aren't. There are plenty of little inconsistencies that can aggravate someone who's picky about character consistencies. Some might not even notice them, but even so the plot will seem a bit on the thin side with not a whole lot going on. Action movie, this is not.
The characters themselves are quite entertaining. Andy Kaufman uses his cartoonish voice talents to make a very likable character. Bernadette Peters also puts together an impressive performance with the material she is given. The Crimebuster robot gives some funny lines reminiscent of The Tick. Still my favorite robot is the wisecracking Catskill voiced by Jack Carter. The snappy one-liners he gives are refreshing and corny at the same time. As for the futuristic society they didn't invest too much in set design and stuff, but the little things are funny. Just wait until you see the bag of beer.
If you like fairy tales, especially ones with a straightforward story, then you will definitely have fun with this movie. This is essentially a light comedy so if you enjoy not-so-obvious humor you might want to check it out. Maybe it will be released on DVD someday, but until then if you happen across this little movie I recommend picking it up if it's reasonably priced.
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Many people never understood Andy Kaufman's creative genius while he was alive, and it seems that many people never will. Kaufman's performances in mainstream TV stuff like Taxi were well and great, but it's his fringe work that I feel best represents what Kaufman had to say about the world. HEARTBEEPS is one of those early 80s films that clearly dates itself with its cheesy hairstyles and out-of-date social commentary, yet at its heart lies a film about the dehumane treatment of "weaker" people that wear their heart on their sleave... as well as their battery pack. Andy's pewrformance (as well as Bernadette Peter's) is full of mild wit and charm, and his eyes (hidden underneath what I consider to be some of Academy Award Winning make-up artist Stan Winston's most creative and beatiful effects) portray a character full of innocense, imagination, and a rebellious sense of curiousity. A beautiful, low-budget look at a surreal future (back when the era of capitalism and "Reaganomics" reigned over humanitarianism and progressiveness) in which robots are the only true humanistic creatures left on the earth, and the sheer message of hope and love that such creatures are capable of... despite their creators' faulty programming. A highly recommended film for fans of Andy Kaufman or even strange old cheesy films full of quirky characters, odd make-up effects, and robotic romance. This is one of the best little cult comedies of the 1980s, and severely under appreciated for what it has to offer fans of the goofy and sentimental. Don't let other people that don't "get" Kaufman's brilliance and off-beat sense of humor put you off from experiencing something so lovely and unique as HEARTBEEPS.
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This movie is a wonderful children's film. I believe one of the reasons this film was so poorly recieved is because it was sold as a comedy when it is, in fact, a kids movie. There are a lot of lessons and interesting ideas about humanity and free will that are touched on in this movie. And to all Andy Kaufman fans: This is not an "Andy Kaufman movie". It has nothing to do with ANYTHING he did in his stage act.
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This is one of those rare films that people either love or hate. I happen to like it a lot, but I have personal reasons. I was three when I first saw it, and I fell in love with it. Then, it disappeared and I went for well over seventeen years before I saw it was finally re-issued on video. Thus, it brings back my childhood, and that is why I like it. I can perfectly understand why people hate this movie. Is it cheesy and stupid? Yes. Is it charming and quaint? I think so. You really have to decide for yourself, but I think it is worth a watch. I showed it to my girlfriend and my little brother, telling them this was my favorite movie when I was little. My brother adored it and watched it many times. My girlfriend just looked at me with a strange face. Decide for yourself.
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Nearly forgotten futuristic charmer starring Andy Kaufman and Bernadette Peters as two robots on a quest to find their origins. Very cool makeups, and nice production design augment a theme that again, has been imitated many times, particularly in the Robin Williams starrer, "Bicentennial Man."
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