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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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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By P. Palmer
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!!!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By S. Taylor
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
18 of 20 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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A. Butler
Format:DVD
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 or DVD. I actually gave up ever seeing the film again. I have found out very recently that it has finally been released on DVD and did not hesitate buying it. Despite the obvious dating, and relatively simple story it is still funny and I have loved watching it as much as the first time, and unfortunately, this just shows my age or the fact that I have not actually grown up a lot in the last 25 years!!! Oh well, that's life I guess .....
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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 between an architect and a lady cellist. There's a fine Giorgio Moroder-produced soundtrack, featuring Culture Club, Jeff Lynne, Philip Oakey and others. Fortunately, I have a code-free DVD player so I can enjoy discs such as this, because there's no other DVD of this movie other than the UK disc.
Please ignore an incorrect review by an Australian customer who complains about poor sound or mono sound. The sound is fine and it IS in stereo. The disc is Dolby Stereo(NOT surround sound), and so, on your surround sound receiver or preamplifier, be sure that you are in the "stereo" or "Dolby Stereo" mode, because, if you play this DVD with your receiver or preamplifier in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes(either "movie" or "music" version), you will hear stereo upmixed to simulated surround sound. In simulated surround sound, the sound will be dominated by the centre channel, producing an unintended somewhat mono-ish sound. Play the disc in the correct audio mode, and you will hear stereo sound.
The disc adds the music video for the title track, which the DVD manufacturer has licensed from Virgin Records. Too bad that the DVD manufacturer didn't license all 7 video clips for the soundtrack songs(these were once released on UK VHS as "Electric Dreams:The Video Soundtrack"). I've got the Uk videocassette of "Electric Dreams:the Video Soundtrack", but unfortunately, that VHS tape has only linear stereo audio, which plays only in mono sound on most modern VHS machines.
Please ignore an incorrect review by an Australian customer who complains about poor sound or mono sound. The sound is fine and it IS in stereo. The disc is Dolby Stereo(NOT surround sound), and so, on your surround sound receiver or preamplifier, be sure that you are in the "stereo" or "Dolby Stereo" mode, because, if you play this DVD with your receiver or preamplifier in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes(either "movie" or "music" version), you will hear stereo upmixed to simulated surround sound. In simulated surround sound, the sound will be dominated by the centre channel, producing an unintended somewhat mono-ish sound. Play the disc in the correct audio mode, and you will hear stereo sound.
The disc adds the music video for the title track, which the DVD manufacturer has licensed from Virgin Records. Too bad that the DVD manufacturer didn't license all 7 video clips for the soundtrack songs(these were once released on UK VHS as "Electric Dreams:The Video Soundtrack"). I've got the Uk videocassette of "Electric Dreams:the Video Soundtrack", but unfortunately, that VHS tape has only linear stereo audio, which plays only in mono sound on most modern VHS machines.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Great film, which I have waited for years to own on DVD. Only critisism soundtrack only in stereo and very few extras, which begs the question why hold it back from release for so long, if your not going to enhance it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have looked for this dvd ever since I first saw the film when it was released. I am so glad it has been put out on dvd.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Madonnaman
Format:DVD
Miles(Lenny Von Dohlen)is an architect/bachelor who is always late for work.A colleague suggests Miles buys a personal organiser to help him run his life more smoothly but instead the sales assistant at the store sells Miles a computer that can do all the latest technology.The computer develops a personality called Edgar and he and Miles become best friend's.Meanwhile,a celloist/girl called Madeline(Virginia Madsen)moves into the upstair's appartment and she and Miles end up dating.Miles spends less time at home with Edgar but also enlists him to help win Madeline's affection's.During the course of this Edgar himself falls in love with Madeline and a love triangle ensues with many funny and emotional consequence's.This is a fantastic movie that's very well acted by it's star's and has an amazing soundtrack which if you don't have already you should order asap!.The instrumental love song "Madelines theme" by Giorgio Moroder is incredibly emotional and wonderful.I actually only saw this movie because it had 2 new Culture Club song's in it but it soon became one of my all time fave's and i've watched this over and over.Strongly recommended!.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
an old favourite romance music and humour
a suprisingly funny film with a very unusual hero wonderfull music and a delightfull cast makes me smile just thinking about it
Published 2 months ago by Sherril Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars
Electric dreams
I've not had he chance to view this as yet as is a present for someone, but I'm sure it will be fine
Published 7 months ago by P. Pulsford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic 80s film
Dated a bit now but a cheesy soundtrack and even more cheesier story line shows what we had to put up with in the 80s
You'll either love or hate this film but it won't... Read more
You'll either love or hate this film but it won't... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bazzinga13
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and romantic oldie but goldie...
Nice music and a good story with twists and funny stuff. Romantic and nice a feelgood movie that leaves the music playing in your head long after the movies finished. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Miki
5.0 out of 5 stars
retro film
this is a classic retro 80s film i would recommend it has a good music track and excellent story line.
Published 11 months ago by weavermr40
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Product received within given time scale even though it came from Italy.
Good value for money and a good trip back from memory lane.
Good value for money and a good trip back from memory lane.
Published 12 months ago by Valérie
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Aduio described
This DVD is listed in the AD listings, don't order it as its not AD. One of my daughers favourite films, but now disapointed because of misleading listings...
Published 12 months ago by Kevin
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 13 months ago by Yvonne
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 20 months ago by belle
3.0 out of 5 stars
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 21 months ago by Stardance99
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