Short Circuit 2 Reviews and Ratings


  • totalefreiheit
    November 9, 2009
    totalefreiheit
    Tan buena como la primera.
  • iggie461
    October 29, 2009
    iggie461
    Great family film...
  • GreenGoblin92
    September 29, 2009
    GreenGoblin92
    I didn't like the first one, cos it tried to act like a classic, when it wasn't. This film didn't. It was like they filmed it for fun. A funny and a touching film.
  • cherrrypresley
    September 25, 2009
    cherrrypresley
    like to see it again
  • sharkattack1978
    September 22, 2009
    sharkattack1978
    I have fond memories of the short circuit films and Johnny Five so to revisit my love of 80's movies I dug out my DVD and watched them again. SC2 is a good edition to the movies. It's amazing how they made Johnny such a loveable character and the fact that he isn't human doesn't ...( read more)even come into the equation as you watch the great movies. The return of Johnny Five was joyous when he re-emerged out of the crate. Tim Blaney (who later went on to voice another unforgettable character Frank the Pug in both the men in Black movies) brings the character of Johnny Five to life and his admirable personality does make you feel sorry for him during every insult and every piece of violence that is done to him. Back when I was a kid I shed tears when Johnny got wrecked by the villians and even now to this day, I find that a hard scene to watch. It feels like a friend is being smashed up or someone you have grown to love getting wrecked, you feel upset and angry at the same time. Anyone who says they never felt one bit of emotion during the scene, they are either a liar who they don't care about any other living thing but themselves. The violence that Johnny encounters is extreme for a family movie. It's just as bad as if a human be it man or woman was beaten to death which is basically what happens to Johnny Five. That aside johnny Five does use some great one-liners during his conversations. My fave would be "Don't worry, my cousin was a Harley Davidson" or Oscar, you will not get away, i'm really pissed off." Tim helps to bring a human side to Johnny and even for a moment, you can forget that he is even a robot. Fisher Stevens who did an exceptional job as Ben in the first movie, returns with a much bigger part than he had in the first movie. this time instead of being joined with newton like he was in the first movie, Ben becomes good friends with Fred played by Spinal Tap's Michael McKean. McKean does a good job portraying Fred who is a bit of a rogue and greddy to start with but you row to like him later on, especially when he helps Johnny Five with the villians. If they do get a good story for SC3 It would be best if Stephanie, Newton, Ben, Johnny and even Fred returned for it. Johnny Five is alive!
  • SirPant
    September 21, 2009
    SirPant
    Looses points for not having any Steve Guttenberg action in it!
  • doctordoom
    September 4, 2009
    doctordoom
    This is a solid sequel continuing the adventures of Johnny Five. One of my favorites when I was as kid. The film does not have a big name cast but the actors do a good job in their roles. A solid story and characters makes for a fun film for kids and the family to enjoy. Though I...( read more) still prefer the original.
  • stormyweather980
    August 15, 2009
    stormyweather980
    Unlike many sequels, "Short Circuit 2" is a good one. Johnny 5's creator, Ben (Fisher Stevens), is making little robot toys when a man named Fred (Michael McKean) convinces him to start a business selling them. Johnny 5 arrives to help the duo out, but some trouble arises. Some t...( read more)hieves who are hunting for some jewels try their best to disassemble Johnny 5 so they won't have any obstacles in their way. Johnny 5 must find a way to stop the thieves while also surviving.
    The "Short Circuit" movies are some of my favorite movies of all time, I grew up watching them. Even now that I'm grown, I never get tired of seeing them over and over. In my opinion, both of the "Short Circuit" movies are great, but I like this one the best. It has some classic scenes such as when Johnny 5 tours the city for the first time and when he helps Ben talk to Sandy (Cynthia Gibb) by putting the words on a huge billboard.

    "Short Circuit 2" is a great comedy and family movie. It will make you laugh in parts, some parts are sad, and others are heartwarming. Some parts even have a hint of an action movie in them. If you want to see a movie that you'll never forget, watch "Short Circuit 2." I recommend everybody to get it. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2000. I've always loved the Johnny 5 Short Circuit movies and never understood why only two were ever made, 80's classics for sure! I still can't make up my mind which I like better....probably the original slightly, but still.
  • AusChic
    July 4, 2009
    AusChic
    No where near as good as the first.
  • nomefishman
    July 4, 2009
    nomefishman
    not as good as the 1st, but Johnny is alive"
  • droidmakr
    June 23, 2009
    droidmakr
    As good as the first one
  • erikggrep
    April 16, 2009
    erikggrep
    After watching the first Short Circuit, I'd be glad to continue with the sequel so I can see them connected together. Ben Jahveri and Fred Ritter are working in a electronics business selling toy models of their Number 5 robot. So when Number 5 (renamed as Johnny 5) is sen...( read more)t from Newton and Stephanie's ranch to the big city, he helps Ben. But he finds that his robotic talents - reading a book very fast to get "more input", for example - are wanted by city low-lifes who want to turned Johnny 5 into profits. Can Johnny 5 make it in the big bad city? Keep your eyes - I mean, wires - crossed to find out. Another exciting sci-fi/comedy/adventure from the '80s, I find Short Circuit 2 as good as the original even if that meant to electrify the family-friendly audience. It also kept the human/nonhuman friendship element intact. And yes, it's still fun, and I like it. :)

    Directed by Kenneth Johnson, Short Circuit 2 has its good acting from the following cast:
    1.) Fisher Stevens (Ben Jahveri)
    2.) Cynthia Gibb (Sandy Banatoni)
    3.) Michael McKean (Fred Ritter)
    4.) Jack Weston (Oscar Baldwin)
    5.) Tim Blaney (Johnny 5's voice)

    I like the Ben character and his Indian-sounding accent, but I have no idea with the last name change from Jabituya to Jahveri back in the original film. Anyways, that's still the same Ben, and the same actor (Fisher Stevens).

    Like the original predecessor, Short Circuit 2 is as alive as ever. And okay film, too. I'm hoping that a Short Circuit will be rebooted as a remake, perhaps with a better look and more action. And I'm waiting now...
  • sportboy
    March 29, 2009
    sportboy
    want to see at some stage
  • justblazin786
    February 7, 2009
    justblazin786
    i have them both on my computer but im gunna get them on dvd soon
  • TioBradski
    January 28, 2009
    TioBradski
    If this movie is half as upsetting, off-putting, and depressing as I remember it being, not only should it not be watched by kids, it should be banned!
  • malacaynomuerto
    January 28, 2009
    malacaynomuerto
    cinco en la ciudad es bastante entretenido
  • riyals
    December 27, 2008
    riyals
    Not as good as the original.
  • whitestar6
    December 10, 2008
    whitestar6
    I used to watch this all the time when i was younger.
  • Rosepetal75
    November 1, 2008
    Rosepetal75
    Johnny Five is back and in New York in which Ben is trying to sell mini version of Johnny Five wants to help Ben with his business. Johny Five feels alive!!!
  • richierolan
    October 14, 2008
    richierolan
    still i love the first one.
  • SilentWarProductions2009
    September 8, 2008
    SilentWarProductions2009
    Directed by: Kenneth Johnson.
    Starring: Fisher Stevens, Cynthia Gibb, Michael McKean, Tim Blaney.

    << "I thought you said this thing mis-functioned on you."..."Oh, that is a falsity. What actually happened was we were working on him one day and sudd...( read more)enly he is struck by lightning. And, from this moment on, he's having a mind of his own. So, the government tried to destroy him so he ran away. So, now he's living with my friend in Montana, in a cabin, in the woods, in... cognito." >>

    I find it quite stupid that people think this is better than the original. Personally though I don't hate the film, but I do feel it is quite inferior to the original and has the air about it that it is simply a cash in. But if you can over look the horribly mediocre and unfocused first act, the film picks up the pace, delivers a decent enough storyline and keeps Johnny 5 as the main focus, even when the script is not as charming or funny. Acceptable enough.

    Full review coming soon.
  • avatar416
    July 10, 2008
    avatar416
    Loved Short Circuit as a kid. But can't remember it.
  • sweetcutegirl2002
    July 7, 2008
    sweetcutegirl2002
    that movie is funny is some part
  • FanboyMatt
    June 23, 2008
    FanboyMatt
    It is a classic, thats all i remember but i still thought it is brilliant
  • laney33
    June 12, 2008
    laney33
    They made a second one?
  • FateVictim
    May 31, 2008
    FateVictim
    Johnny 5 -- YES folks is still ALIVE! :)
  • cherokeedonna83
    May 29, 2008
    cherokeedonna83
    I love the Short Circuit movies !
  • absolutnormal
    May 25, 2008
    absolutnormal
    Johnny = Love!
    ::|::Favorite::|::
  • NellieLovett
    May 9, 2008
    NellieLovett
    Aww Short Circuit :)
  • matthew8807
    May 5, 2008
    matthew8807
    great film

    i like the song holding out for a hero too

    worth watching. i would recommend it
  • cammon031
    April 27, 2008
    cammon031
    Good movie..almost as good as the first one...very enjoyable to watch
  • sanjurosamurai
    April 25, 2008
    sanjurosamurai
    better than the first. an interesting way to pose the philosophical questions about A.I. in a family oriented film.
  • musicislife1234
    April 12, 2008
    musicislife1234
    I have seen this one.
  • GothicGirl19
    April 7, 2008
    GothicGirl19
    hahaha i was named after the stephanie in this XD
  • QueenOki
    March 27, 2008
    QueenOki
    the first was better
  • rwolf106
    March 26, 2008
    rwolf106
    Not quite as good as the first, but still fun!
  • MECreviews
    March 22, 2008
    MECreviews
    An ok movie at the time...
  • lmanderson1
    March 15, 2008
    lmanderson1
    I liked the 2nd one more than the first! They are both soooo funny!
  • crosspage1
    March 11, 2008
    crosspage1
    the first one was better
  • Johhnylover
    March 11, 2008
    Johhnylover
    i like the robot he's sweet
  • markymarkslunggnome
    March 6, 2008
    markymarkslunggnome
    Los Locos kick your ass...! Ben's lines were better in the first, there were just more of them in Two. Isn't that SPECIAL? Derf! I remember crying like a puss when I was a kid as Johnny wrote "dying" on the wall.
  • whoisthewalrus
    February 26, 2008
    whoisthewalrus
    I used to really like this one and watched it over and over again growing up. Don't know if I'd still like it today.
  • friendleycat
    February 23, 2008
    friendleycat
    the first one was ok i didnt even know that they made another one

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