Solarbabies (1986)

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A futuristic dystopia is the setting for this tale about good versus evil and a magical space-sphere out to reestablish a civilized society. An orphanage in a bleak and deserted landscape imprisons a large group of youngsters who have divided into good and bad groups. One day, while competing at… More A futuristic dystopia is the setting for this tale about good versus evil and a magical space-sphere out to reestablish a civilized society. An orphanage in a bleak and deserted landscape imprisons a large group of youngsters who have divided into good and bad groups. One day, while competing at roller-skate ball, the teams come across a bowling-ball-sized sphere named Bodhi (a Sanskrit word equivalent to "enlightened compassion"). Bodhi communicates with the good kids, but the bad ones cannot understand the sphere's electronic burbles. The nasty Darstar (Adrian Pasdar) steals Bodhi and heads out into the forbidden world beyond the orphanage. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Alan Johnson
Written By: Walon Green, D.A. Metrov
Genres: Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: Nov 26, 1986 Limited
On DVD: Mar 27, 2007
Studio: MGM Home Entertainment

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
It can't decide whether it's a poor cousin of 'E.T.' or a kissing cousin of 'Road Warrior.' Either way, it's is an uninvolving and derivative dud.

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Dean M

A group of sports teens in the far future joins forces with a mystical force is quite good.
Steve K

I had a huge crush on Jami Gertz in the 80s.
Leo L

I remember this! Cute!!