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One of the classic, era-defining films of the 80 s finally released on DVD Miles is helpless, hopeless and about to blow a fuse. He has a problem. His computer Edgar has decided to wreck his life. He s ruined his credit rating, run up his phone bill, cancelled his plane reservations, locked him out of his house and now he s trying to steal his girlfriend...
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Lonely architect Miles (Von Dohlen) purchases a fancy new "Pine cone" personal computer and clumsily spills champagne on it which, of course, imbues the computer with human (or more than human) intelligence, prodigious musical talent and the voice of Bud Court. The computer (now called Edgar) proceeds to fall in love with Miles' upstairs neighbour, beautiful cellist Madeline (Madsen) with whom it engages in anonymous musical duets thanks to the talents of iconic 80's film composer Giorgio Moroder. Madeline of course assumes the music comes from the obviously shy Miles and a romance ensues. A romance which stokes the fires of jealousy on the part of Edgar. By way of revenge, Edgar cancels Miles' credit cards and wreaks various other havoc on his on-line accessible identity. Meanwhile Madeline cannot understand why Miles won't play music with her when he obviously has such talent. None the less, human love prevails and Edgar nobly commits suicide when he realises that he will never, can never, win the heart of his human love.The film contains several neo-classical musical numbers, various examples of state-of-the-art 80's computer graphics and 80's sexology icon Dr. Ruth in a cameo. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Electric Dreams
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film still warms the cockles of my heart. I remember buying the soundtrack on vinyl in that odd dust jacket as one of my first LP's.
Sure..... I remember the critics at the time saying it was just an extended bunch of pop videos for some of Virgin's artists, but it's still just some fun.
And of course it's dated not so well - 25 years after all. I challenge anyone to look at many of the films and TV shows of that era and say they haven't dated as it's inevitable.
Just get over it! The film is guaranteed to leave a smile on your face and it leaves you feeling good.
I've been waiting for years for this to become available and cannot wait to finally get in added to my collection alone with such other very fond memories of my teenage years.
JUST BUY IT AND ENJOY!!!!
Sure..... I remember the critics at the time saying it was just an extended bunch of pop videos for some of Virgin's artists, but it's still just some fun.
And of course it's dated not so well - 25 years after all. I challenge anyone to look at many of the films and TV shows of that era and say they haven't dated as it's inevitable.
Just get over it! The film is guaranteed to leave a smile on your face and it leaves you feeling good.
I've been waiting for years for this to become available and cannot wait to finally get in added to my collection alone with such other very fond memories of my teenage years.
JUST BUY IT AND ENJOY!!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Technically excellent remaster of very enjoyable film from 1984 on DVD.Played on Sony HDMI DVD Player with brilliant results-no need for blu-ray!
Only let-down in content is the weak special feature of video, in letter-box format only, by Phil Oakey'Together in Electric Dreams'.In the original format from 1984-which I still own-the VHS video tape,in full screen,lasts nearly half an hour and contains seven songs featured in the film
Only let-down in content is the weak special feature of video, in letter-box format only, by Phil Oakey'Together in Electric Dreams'.In the original format from 1984-which I still own-the VHS video tape,in full screen,lasts nearly half an hour and contains seven songs featured in the film
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
80`s classic film boy wants girl,girl already going out with a good looking guy,
enter edgar the computer,
with great music from human league and other ,you would be a fool to miss this fantastic film.
enter edgar the computer,
with great music from human league and other ,you would be a fool to miss this fantastic film.
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Snapshot of the time
If you're a fan of the eighties then you probably will like this film. I liked it as it took me back to a good time.
Published 21 days ago by Yvonne
My all time Best
I first owned this film on video and soundtrack on album form! They were sent to me from america! I could not ever bear to loose this! It's a film to make you smile and cry! Read more
Published 7 months ago by belle
Cute flashback classic
Cute movie classic from the 80's, fun for all the family.
A story about boy meets girl, and an interfering computer. Read more
A story about boy meets girl, and an interfering computer. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Stardance99
Great DVD, but lacking in special features
I have loved this film for years, but has never been released on DVD until now. It brought back so many memories for me. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Abbafan1972
DVD
This item is great I have always wanted this on DVD I saw it years ago but never purchased it and now I can keep it in my library for a bit of nostalgia
Published 10 months ago by miller
If You Love San Francisco - You'll Love This!
Electric Dreams [DVD] [1984]
Fantastic musical score by the late Giorgio Moroder. Totally upbeat and a happy love story.
Fantastic musical score by the late Giorgio Moroder. Totally upbeat and a happy love story.
Published 15 months ago by Peter McNicol
As speficied and promptly dispatched and received
Ordered, dispatched and received all in 4 days, and in the second week of December too. Securely wrapped, and item just as specified. Well done - excellent service.
Published 16 months ago by A. R. Vann
Such a long wait ...
I saw this film when it was released at the cinema in the 80s and loved it instantly. I managed to obtain the soundtrack fairly shortly afterwards but could never obtain the VHS... Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Butler
Great movie with great songs
I like all the songs in this movie and it is my all time favourite.
Published 20 months ago by Sranyoo Chanate
Fine DVD DOES have stereo sound
I had been waiting for many years for a DVD of this early 1980's American fantasy comedy about a home computer run amok; a computer which interferes with the new love affair... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Philip A.Cohen
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