- Actors: Andy Kaufman, Bernadette Peters, Randy Quaid, Kenneth McMillan, Melanie Mayron
- Directors: Allan Arkush
- Classification: U
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B0006686PE
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 27,564 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Cheesy & corny but nostalgic fun for me and my other half!
I bought this film as I had fond memories of it from my childhood, not realising that my other half also saw it as a kid and wanted to watch it again. Admittedly the acting is somewhat wooden, perhaps deliberately, and the film may not have the most cerebral plot line in movie history, however it is a great example of family-friendly comedy.
I'll try not to spoil the film for you in case you haven't already seen it, but suffice to say that we were pleasantly surprised to discover the film has a happy ending because we could only remember a sad part near the end of the film. We thought that was when it had ended, but apparently our childhood memories had forgotten what happened next.
* NOTE: You will need a multi-region DVD player to play a Region 1 disc. *
I bought this film as I had fond memories of it from my childhood, not realising that my other half also saw it as a kid and wanted to watch it again. Admittedly the acting is somewhat wooden, perhaps deliberately, and the film may not have the most cerebral plot line in movie history, however it is a great example of family-friendly comedy.
I'll try not to spoil the film for you in case you haven't already seen it, but suffice to say that we were pleasantly surprised to discover the film has a happy ending because we could only remember a sad part near the end of the film. We thought that was when it had ended, but apparently our childhood memories had forgotten what happened next.
* NOTE: You will need a multi-region DVD player to play a Region 1 disc. *
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Underrated Classic
15 Sep 1999
Two robots (portrayed by Andy Kaufman and Bernadette Peters) escape from their factory(along with a hack-comedian type of robot) and embark on a wilderness adventure. Along the way, they create a child named Phil from spare parts, all the while falling madly in love with one another. There are a lot of disparaging comments circulating about this film, but don't let that discourage you. Perfect for the kids.
17 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Underrated Kaufman classic features bizarre world view
22 Sep 2003
Many people never understood Andy Kaufman's creative genius while he was alive, and it seems that many people never will. Kaufman's performances in mainstream TV stuff like Taxi were well and great, but it's his fringe work that I feel best represents what Kaufman had to say about the world. HEARTBEEPS is one of those early 80s films that clearly dates itself with its cheesy hairstyles and out-of-date social commentary, yet at its heart lies a film about the dehumane treatment of "weaker" people that wear their heart on their sleave... as well as their battery pack. Andy's pewrformance (as well as Bernadette Peter's) is full of mild wit and charm, and his eyes (hidden underneath what I consider to be some of Academy Award Winning make-up artist Stan Winston's most creative and beatiful effects) portray a character full of innocense, imagination, and a rebellious sense of curiousity. A beautiful, low-budget look at a surreal future (back when the era of capitalism and "Reaganomics" reigned over humanitarianism and progressiveness) in which robots are the only true humanistic creatures left on the earth, and the sheer message of hope and love that such creatures are capable of... despite their creators' faulty programming. A highly recommended film for fans of Andy Kaufman or even strange old cheesy films full of quirky characters, odd make-up effects, and robotic romance. This is one of the best little cult comedies of the 1980s, and severely under appreciated for what it has to offer fans of the goofy and sentimental. Don't let other people that don't "get" Kaufman's brilliance and off-beat sense of humor put you off from experiencing something so lovely and unique as HEARTBEEPS.
14 of 19 people found the following review helpful
This movie makes you feel bad about existing
30 Dec 1999
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The best thing one can say about Heartbeeps is that you get a chance first hand to see what killed Andy Kaufman's film career. I'm not kidding. It's like watching a three year old child crush it's finger in a car door: you feel bad it happened, you feel bad you saw it happen, and you wish you could get the image out of your head. Enjoy!
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