- Actors: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Bailey
- Directors: John Badham
- Writers: Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson
- Producers: Dana Satler Hankins, David Foster, Dennis E. Jones, Gary Foster, Gregg Champion
- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Cinema Club
- DVD Release Date: 5 April 2004
- Run Time: 98 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00009PBYC
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,040 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
John Badham's family-orientated adventure comedy Short Circuit, though obviously hatched in the wake of E.T. and Star Wars, manages to create its own identity through a sweet tone and an affectionate sense of fun. Military robot Number 5, a well-armed killing machine, is zapped by lightning during a test and emerges with a wacky sense of humour and a new peace-loving philosophy. Ally Sheedy (who debuted in Badham's hit WarGames) is the animal-lover whose home is sanctuary for a zoo-full of strays and who adopts the adolescent robot. Steve Guttenberg is the goofy but reclusive robotics designer who goes off in search of his creation to save him from the gun-happy army.
The mix of gentle slapstick and innocent romance makes for a harmless family comedy. It veers toward the terminally cute, what with Number 5's hyperactive antics and E.T.-ish voice, and the mangled grammar of Guttenberg's East Indian sidekick (Fisher Stevens) threatens to become offensive, but Badham's breezy direction keeps the film on track. Sheedy and Guttenberg deliver spirited and engaging performances, but most importantly the robot emerges as a real person. Give credit to designer Syd Mead, an army of puppeteers and robotics operators, and the cartoony voice of Tim Blaney: Number 5 is alive. --Sean Axmaker
DVD Description
Number 5, one of a group of experimental military robots, undergoes a sudden transformation after being struck by lightning. He develops self-awareness, consciousness and a fear of the reprogramming that awaits him back at the factory. With the help of a young woman, Number 5 tries to evade capture and convince his creator that he has truly become alive.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Classic films, must have movie for retro film lovers out there.
Just though you might want to know that this DVD set has officially been discontinued and not sure when it will be re-releases.
If you are a Short Circuit and Flight of the Navigator lover, get the last of the stock while you can... I guarantee once its unavailable, it will become valuable.
Just to let you know that this particular product advertised is not UK (PAL), it's from the Netherlands but still is in English. It just has optional Dutch subtitles. I have a playstation 3 and an ordinary DVD player and both discs work perfectly fine on both formats.
Just though you might want to know that this DVD set has officially been discontinued and not sure when it will be re-releases.
If you are a Short Circuit and Flight of the Navigator lover, get the last of the stock while you can... I guarantee once its unavailable, it will become valuable.
Just to let you know that this particular product advertised is not UK (PAL), it's from the Netherlands but still is in English. It just has optional Dutch subtitles. I have a playstation 3 and an ordinary DVD player and both discs work perfectly fine on both formats.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This twin DVD is an absolute bargain! containing two classic movies from 1986. This DVD has been brought as a gift for my 7 year old Son for Christmas as he thinks both films are fabulous! What more can I say - loved by young and old alike and totally timeless. Buy it you won't be dissapointed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Has anybody else noticed the family resemblance between Johnny 5 and Wall.E? I had both on my Christmas list and love them both. Amazing how in 20 years we have moved from inventing robotic killing machines to those that clear up after us, perhaps the mopral of the story should be that we learn to take more responsibility for our own actions in the first place rather than looking for something to sort out the mess we make! Both films are littered with cultural allusions to their own era which provide much of the humour. Robots in love and the desire to preserve life are also common themes to both films. The music is great too and all in all I've enjoyed a great afternoon's entertainment - there is plenty in both films too for adults and children alike to enjoy. Would heartily recommend them both!
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Short circuit dvd
Speedy delivery. Cannot play on my DVD as is not compatable. I didn't know there were different versions and honk this is an American one. Read more
Published 2 months ago by JK
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the dvd short circut came all new and packed the children was happy they recieved it and waited to bed time to wach it . Read more
Published 8 months ago by thebat1587
fun for family
another family fun film get the pop corn out as the kids will love this even the adults so get comftable and enjoy
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. Brenda Villa
SAINT Number 5, It's Alive!
Short Circuit is directed by John Badham and written by S.S. Wilson and Brent Maddock. It stars Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Spike Owen
Still a great film
This is still a great & funny film --
I had it on video but changed to DVD --
shown I to the grand children -- who loved it !!!
I had it on video but changed to DVD --
shown I to the grand children -- who loved it !!!
Published 11 months ago by DinoDJF
Great
Bought this for my daughter (27) for Christmas. She'd seen it years ago and just happened to mention it. And there it was on Amazon. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. S. Cartlidge
classic movie
seen it before when it first came out, but saw end bit of the film on tv with family, so thought would be good viwing for all family. was a good idea, had every1 laughing. Read more
Published 17 months ago by dippy69
GREAT TIME TAVEL MOVIE
This is not all that well known in the UK and goodness knows why. It is an intriguing and well acted story from start to finish.
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Mrs. J. Stark
Good films but not quite as advertised...
Films are good fun but be aware:
- These are Dutch imports. They have removable dutch subtitles but no English subtitles
- They are not the 'Double Feature' DVD... Read more
- These are Dutch imports. They have removable dutch subtitles but no English subtitles
- They are not the 'Double Feature' DVD... Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by K. Scott
Recommended (Y)
First of all the delivery was super fast! When it said between 5-11 working days I was expecting it to be the latter but it came within 3 days which was realllllly good! Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by S. Ghanimeh
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