Short Circuit Reviews and Ratings


  • RazorSting
    September 22, 2008
    RazorSting
    Great movie about an awesome robot that I wish I could hang out with.
  • tsel26
    September 13, 2008
    tsel26
    i like the second one better.
  • ShyHinata
    September 11, 2008
    ShyHinata
    i watch this film a long time ago and i thought it was all right.
  • jxxx84
    September 11, 2008
    jxxx84
    Recommended by RaptrosDragon
  • SilentWarProductions2009
    September 8, 2008
    SilentWarProductions2009
    Directed by: John Badham.
    Starring: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Tim Blaney.

    << "Not a malfunction Stephanie, Number 5...is alive!" >>

    The story follows a company called Nova who manufacture a group of sophisticated robots as...( read more) weapons for future warfare, not the original intention of the actual creator. When a bolt of lightning strikes with the 5th model still attached to the generator, it begins to have a mind of its own and escapes into the real world.

    Its been too long...I remember growing up with this film and now, being 20, I think I was around 10 or so the last time I saw it. I think many need to re-watch this classic, because it still has all the magic intact.

    The film hasn't aged a day and the fact that the film is supposedly being remade is a disgrace. Whats amazing for it being made in 1986 is the superb physical robot effects without the use of CGI. There's a shot in the beginning which acts as a aerial type wide shot to show the garbage truck with Number 5 on it leaving Nova, you can clearly see him moving and ducking to avoid being seen. There's so much incredible attention to detail on this characters physical structure, it's damn near flawless, an amazing achievement that has been looked past.

    The character setup is quite amazing. Sure, some of the sub-characters are reduced to generic cut-outs, but the ones who matter are focused on...Stephanie, the 'slightly dumber than normal' woman with a big heart who accepts Number 5 as a real person. Her sweet, slightly eccentric personality and Ally Sheedy's caring performance make it all the worth while. And then of course, there's Number 5. Nowadays its Pixar who are paving the way for animals and robots to be seen as human, but many forget that Short Circuit is where it all started. The first brilliant choice made was to have him voiced by a person and not computer generated and Tim Blaney's balance between the two shows the characters changes throughout the film well. Number 5 is instantly likable, with his adolescent curiosity and funny views on those things around him, you fall in love from the first moment and he easily adapts to anyone willing to take him in, no matter what age...and I got to credit Fisher Stevens for his extremely hilarious performance as an Indian, I was surprised to also see how inoffensive he made it as well.

    I think that's the thing this film will never lose, its power. Sure, some may forget about it over the years thanks to countless new ways of trying to generate animation for the new generations, but once you see the film again, you'll remember why it was such a big part of anyone's childhood and how it still remains magical. Its definitely a movie I'd keep and show to my kids someday.
  • LexaNan
    September 4, 2008
    LexaNan
    I THINK RDJ IS IN THIS MOVIE! hahaha
  • VampBelle
    September 3, 2008
    VampBelle
    This is a very cute movie to watch with your children...
  • alv57
    August 30, 2008
    alv57
    Film frm my childhood.gotta love it
  • RhysG08
    August 28, 2008
    RhysG08
    anuva daytime channel 5 film lol
  • PippetyPippen
    August 27, 2008
    PippetyPippen
    military robots??? gay
  • tinkerbellangel4u
    August 26, 2008
    tinkerbellangel4u
    To cute for words.. I love Number 5!
  • liznvic
    August 25, 2008
    liznvic
    Gr8 comedy, gr8 movie
  • celtictreasure2812
    August 23, 2008
    celtictreasure2812
    Still funny, even now.
  • Tetsuo8
    August 8, 2008
    Tetsuo8
    how can anyone forget this CLASSIC ??
  • rammsteinnut1
    August 7, 2008
    rammsteinnut1
    cute movie i own the dvd!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • ramensage
    August 5, 2008
    ramensage
    this movie makes me feel alive :)
  • crazynohio
    August 5, 2008
    crazynohio
    Johnny five is alive, and thank god only one sequel
  • jonbsuwanee
    July 28, 2008
    jonbsuwanee
    I haven't ssen it in years, but when I was a kid I enjoyed it.
  • crowkc
    July 24, 2008
    crowkc
    johnny five is alive! anyone else think wall-e looks just like him?
  • zhaanlover2
    July 23, 2008
    zhaanlover2
    This film turned out to be very touching and cool Loved it and still do!
  • stylegirlbodygirl
    July 23, 2008
    stylegirlbodygirl
    short circuit is a great movie
  • TheMDogg
    July 22, 2008
    TheMDogg
    So cute! Wall-E definitely has some inspiration off of this
  • jonatasfroes
    July 20, 2008
    jonatasfroes
    Smells like children ;~
  • badwolf0409
    July 14, 2008
    badwolf0409
    OK, who doesn't think that Johnny 5 is the cutest robot in the world?
  • icibod4923
    July 11, 2008
    icibod4923
    a classic number five was great
  • bohemeidentite
    July 11, 2008
    bohemeidentite
    It's cute. There's no other way to describe it. Number Five is VERY alive.
  • moviezgirl
    July 11, 2008
    moviezgirl
    Johnny 5 is ALIVE!!!
  • zOMBie3184
    July 8, 2008
    zOMBie3184
    Johnny 5 is alive. This film is getting a remake which will probably ruin it.
  • amandalandon3
    July 7, 2008
    amandalandon3
    I love this movie! Johnny #5 is so adorable. It's got '80s idiocy all over it but it's just so cute.
  • flixmasterflex
    July 6, 2008
    flixmasterflex
    Not as entertaining as Short Circuit 2, this lacked "Holding Out For A Hero." Also a noticeable glut of Guttenberg.
  • Ltdarling
    July 3, 2008
    Ltdarling
    I cried when he killed the grasshopper... I love this guy
  • jeffbaker79
    July 3, 2008
    jeffbaker79
    This was released in 1986 but was really entertaining for both adults and children. Should be more movies like this. Alley Sheedy and Steven Guttenberg are good support actors from Number 5.
  • mikesails
    June 29, 2008
    mikesails
    awesome, brings back so many happy childhood memories!
  • ThePQ4
    June 28, 2008
    ThePQ4
    Apparently this was one of my favorites as a kid. Sadly, I no longer remember it...
  • grantm36
    June 28, 2008
    grantm36
    this one was great....shame they made more
  • SweetstheSexyNinja
    June 26, 2008
    SweetstheSexyNinja
    saw it loooong time ago
  • jbardsleyjr
    June 26, 2008
    jbardsleyjr
    A childhood favorite.
  • ChippinAway
    June 25, 2008
    ChippinAway
    "Where shit? No see shit"
  • dasns
    June 24, 2008
    dasns
    Enjoyed it even tho parts were really cutsey
  • marain5
    June 24, 2008
    marain5
    seen bits and pieces, want to see the rest
  • jcastanden
    June 23, 2008
    jcastanden
    how can you not like this movie!!
  • artygirl
    June 22, 2008
    artygirl
    This movie was okay.

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Short Circuit Summary