Short Circuit [Blu-ray] | ![Short Circuit [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-cmQiuoNL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: John Badham
Actors: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.w. Bailey
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  88 reviews
Sales Rank: 3602
Format: Color, Dolby, Special Edition, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 99
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.4
MPN: 49215
UPC: 014381492156
EAN: 0014381492156
ASIN: B0014YVC6W
Theatrical Release Date: May 9, 1986
Release Date: May 20, 2008
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John Badham's family-oriented adventure comedy, 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 consciousness, curiosity, a wacky sense of humor, 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 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
Product Description
Something wonderful has happened--Number Five is alive! Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy co-star in this high tech comedy adventure about Number Five, a robot who escapes into the real world after he short circuits in an electrical storm and decides that he's human. Because he's carrying destructive weapons, the Defense Department and his designer (Guttenberg) are desperate to find him. But Number Five is being protected by a young woman (Sheedy) who is teaching him a gentler way of life.
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Short Circuit always a hit July 13, 2008
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.
 Move over Wall-E,Number Five is still alive thanks to new Blu Ray and Special Edition DVD releases! July 13, 2008
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+
Beloved classic July 6, 2008
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.
short circuit June 21, 2008
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.
 Blu-ray version disappointing June 12, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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