Short Circuit (1986)

Short Circuit always a hit

This is such a cute and funny movie and I am sure the new movie out in theaters now is a spin of this original. The humor based upon familiar colloquialisms is sprinkled throughout and is delightful. This is clean adult humor, playing off the sayings we have heard and used for years. The technical aspects of "#5" are amazing for this time. The formerly GI-destroyer robot develops a relationship with Ally Sheedy and demonstrates he is more than the sum of his parts - he is "alive". Good for the family to enjoy. July 13, 2008

Move over Wall-E,Number Five is still alive thanks to new Blu Ray and Special Edition DVD releases!

Fisrt I apologize for the Wall-E joke,I loved that movie too,but if you look at him you can see he's based on the one and only Number(Johnny) Five,the robot who short circuits(Thanks to an electrical storm,and from then on has a mind and heart of his own that needs more imput,a timeless classic!!! Image has done it right this time by releasing both Special Editions(with loads of cool imput,there I go again,I mean extras,including a great audio commentary and other super cool goodies!) Blu Ray(the one I personally bought for an awesome low price by the way!)and Special Edition DVD,both are good and definately better than the bare bones cheapo release of "Short Circuit" also released by Image,actually Image had a Special Edition DVD a while back and was discontinued for some reason and the prices for that one went sky high on auction ste like E Bay,well the good news is there is THESE new brand new "Special Edtions"(Blu Ray Disc(Prefered),and regular DVD now available to enjoy!!! But get one before they go out of print again,while the price is right!!! One of the great classic 80's films for sure!!! Two thumbs up! A+ July 13, 2008

Beloved classic

This is one of the best romance/comedy movies of all time. Johnie-5 shows us that technology can have a cute, human side. Aside from a little inuendo and language, this movie appeals to all ages. Short Circuit sets the standard for the genra. Look closely at Disney's latest "Wall-E" and you will notice a striking resemblance to 5. July 6, 2008

short circuit

i saw this movie when i as a little kid. the movie was one of my favorites. now that i have it on blue ray i can watch it over and over again. June 21, 2008

Blu-ray version disappointing

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It is fun, clever, action packed and makes you feel good. I was so excited when I saw there was a Blu-ray version - but what a disappointment. It isn't any better than a standard DVD - doesn't fill the width of my HD TV. I have looked at the specs on the case and can find no way to tell this BEFORE I buy. Any help here? Or did I get a bad disk? It would be most helpful to have this information available in the product description. June 12, 2008

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