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Short Circuit

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Product Description:

When a lightning bolt strikes a top secret experimental military robot, it comes to life and escapes to the home of a woman who tries to keep it from being ""repaired"" by its computer-genius creator.
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: PG
Release Date: 23-MAR-2004
Media Type: DVD

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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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Rating:
Date: 2008-07-06
Beloved classic
This is one of the best romance/comedy movies of all time. Johnie-5 shows us that technology can have a cute, human side. Aside from a little inuendo and language, this movie appeals to all ages. Short Circuit sets the standard for the genra. Look closely at Disney's latest "Wall-E" and you will notice a striking resemblance to 5.

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-21
short circuit
i saw this movie when i as a little kid. the movie was one of my favorites. now that i have it on blue ray i can watch it over and over again.

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-12
Blu-ray version disappointing
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It is fun, clever, action packed and makes you feel good. I was so excited when I saw there was a Blu-ray version - but what a disappointment. It isn't any better than a standard DVD - doesn't fill the width of my HD TV. I have looked at the specs on the case and can find no way to tell this BEFORE I buy. Any help here? Or did I get a bad disk? It would be most helpful to have this information available in the product description.

Rating:
Date: 2008-05-23
Amazing visual quality (Blu-ray version)
My wife and I just finished watching this on blu-ray and the visual quality is truly stunning. It compares favorably even to some of the latest release blu-ray movies. I wasn't expecting too much, but it's definitely worthwhile in high-def - the robots look super sharp, landscapes / fields look almost 3D.

The subtitles appear to be closed captioned (description of background sounds, applause, etc).

The movie itself is obviously a timeless classic - we love it!

Rating:
Date: 2008-05-22
FUNNY MOVIE
Love the movie, not certain it needs to be blu ray BUT it was a much higher
quality than a non high def dvd. We do recommend it!Great for whole family and very funny
5 alive !!!

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