Short Circuit [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Short Circuit [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: V. good
Summary: 5 Stars
It was a classic movie. I always enjoy watching this one every once awhile. Nice to have it in BR.Movie Review: Amazing transition to Blu-Ray
Summary: 4 Stars
Note: This is a review of the Blu-Ray and it's technical aspects, not the film.
You would never know in watching Short Circuit on Blu-Ray that this is a film that is over 20 years old. While the Blu-Ray is not in 1080p (it's in 1080i) the clarity and lack of graininess in the transfer was astounding to me. I have come to expect that older movies that weren't shot digitally and with older film equipment wouldn't see much benefit from the transition to blu-ray, this has me thinking otherwise. There are parts of the film that don't look spectacular, but they are few and far between and overall the movie looks beautiful. If you enjoyed the film, and have a HD setup, this is easily the best way to see Short Circuit.
Specs: Resolution: film 1080i, extras 480i SD
Audio: film: DTS 5.1, Dolby 5.1 extras: Dolby 2.0
Special Features: Commentary track w/ writers & director
Isolated Music and effects track
Original Theatrical Trailer
Featurette "Creation of Number 5"
Cast & Crew interviews
Behind the scenes footage
Promo photo gallery
Robot and production design still gallery
Movie Review: Good buy!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an especially good young person's movie. It's an engaging, fun, and entertaining way to involve children in the basic philosophical issue of ontology. Ontology is the study of what it means to exist, or in the case of "Short Circuit," what it means to be alive. Note René Descarte's (1596-1650) famous statement in Latin, "Cogito, ergo sum." (I think, therefore I am.)
Regarding the Blu-ray transfer quality controversy, the version I just bought, in Feb. of 2009, had a sticker on its wrapper that says, "New Hi-Def Transfer." Although this movie's video quality is not as good as "The Fifth Element," "The Fountain," or "Ice Age: The Meltdown;" "Short Circuit" strikes me as being close to average for Blu-ray. One complicating factor is that much of "Short Circuit" was shot with low contrast, so inherently, its sharpness seems somewhat low.
Movie Review: Mr. Roboto revisited
Summary: 4 Stars
The artificial love story for the gals, not the finest acting from the leads, a predictable story line: all should make this a bomb. But Johnny Five makes it fun, and the graphics are good. Maybe not an Academy pick, still it's a good entertainment, and not just for families. Despite the slightly sexy bathtub scene (no nudity) and PG situations and language, it's a good entertainment. With a nod to Eisenhower's warning on the "military-industrial complex", it shows the dangers of overzealous war industries in a mostly lighthearted context. This is a fun movie despite its flaws, and Johnny Five really does steal the show. It's a keeper.Movie Review: Blu Ray - good quality
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the blu ray format and I must say that eventhough this movie was made more than 20 years ago, the blu ray produced higher resolution video. What a deal, for less than 12 bucks, my family and I got to watch this old movie in high def.