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Movie Reviews of Short Circuit
Movie Review: Johnny 5 short circuited my heart
Summary: 5 Stars
I bestow this epic Johnny-5 out of 5 stars.
Not since "Police Academy 4 - Citizens on Patrol" has Steve Guttenberg given us such a stunning performance. Mr. Guttenberg doesn't tell the story he lets the story tell itself. The cast of supporting actors shine as well. Keeping up nicely with the high mark Mr. Guttenberg has set. It's a shame that they weren't the recipients of the 1986 Academy Award. Johnny 5 the most lovable of the bunch looks similar to what you would have if you were to take a box cutter and slowly skin away the latex covering on E.T. to reveal just the animatronic puppet beneath. Even with the aforementioned statement Johnny still makes for a very deep and inspirational character. In fact he inspired me to pursue my love for Jamie Lyons, and just for the record ,Jamie, it doesn't say anywhere in the restraining order that I can't mention you in a online movie review of Short Circuit on Amazon.com so just lay off b1tch, God I love you!!
The story starts with Johnny 5 as a killing machine made for Military uses. After getting struck by lightning in a demo for the Military Johnny receives feelings and the ability to tell bad jokes. Funny because a friend of mine Keith Ko, was struck by lightning and all he received was 10 minutes of unconsciousness and a soiled pair of tighty whiteies to boot. After Johnny gets his new found talents he takes us all on a journey that we will not soon forget. It's up to you if you will take this journey with him. Buy this DVD and for the next 2 hours you can leave all yours woes, transgressions and that DUI behind you and just enjoy the trip.
Movie Review: LIGHTEN UP, REVIEWERS!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, if you didn't like the speed of the shipping, don't review the product, REVIEW THE SELLER!!!! This is a product review, not a merchant review. Second of all, all you uptight parents complaining that there's a few swear words in this movie need to get your heads out of your booties! This is the year 2010 and there's a billion times worst stuff for your kids on TV!!! third of all, all you people critical of this movie, who evaluate it like it's a serious science fiction movie, have no sense of humor. this isn't suppose to be 2001 space odyssey!!! it's a family comedy!! i grew up to this movie and i think it's an excellent and heart warming film. the movie is hilarious and it's filled with a lot of heart. Johnny 5 is the best! i also enjoyed the performance from all the leading actors, especially my Indian friend!! j5's character stays in the memories of everyone who grew up in the eighties and this movie is a must have for anyone who is a fan of everything 80's!!! this film paved the way for the sequel, which was a billion times better, which says a lot because this movie was excellent too. all you parents that down this movie are lame!! i'm glad i had cool parents, who had a sense of humor and that weren't a bunch of tight asses.Movie Review: DVD Replaces VHS
Summary: 5 Stars
Short Circuit is in many ways superior to Short Circuit II. Short Circuit II is still an excellent story. What we have here is the perennial (new movie every year with the same theme) affirmation of the sanctity of life movie. These two movies feature the coming of age for the robot Johnny-Five. The first movie deals with his awakening and struggle for a place in the human-society where he finds himself. He must battle the forces deployed by his creator-corporation to return him to the spare parts bin. It's a nail-biter. In the second feature he plays out a parody of Pinochio's Troubled Years as he labors in an abandoned warehouse to help "Ben" by day even as the bad-guys are trying to corrupt him to steal a fortune in diamonds by night. A robot never really sleeps. There are numerous corruptions for the young would-be citizen Johnny-Five to struggle with. As we cut to the chase again there is a flight-to-the-death struggle as Johnny-Five hangs by a thread (a crane-cable) losing power to the strains of "Where have all the good men gone ? ... I need a Hero !" ... Can help arrive in time ? Will family, friends and health-care professionals step up to save the day ? How ? Check it out and see !Movie Review: something for everybody
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie can be viewed on a basic level: action, explosions, gunfire! On a "higher" level, there are the characters: Ally Sheedy's naive, ditsy lover of disadvantaged creatures, who takes in stray animals. Her wide-eyed confidence, "I KNEW you'd pick me!", when she thinks the robot is an alien visiting earth, is typical of her endearing character. The relationship to the robot is very credible. The gestures of the robot are better than E.T.'s and must have been designed by an actor.
On another level, there are the political and economic implications: weapons research, the tension between congress and the military, etc.
On another level, there is the wit: the Indian character's slight alterations of American cliches forces us to hear those cliches for the first time and to see how silly some of them are.
Finally, for the contemplative, there is the metaphysical level: what does it mean to be alive? what is the difference between being alive and merely being functional?
It would be surprising if there were anyone who couldn't find something to enjoy in this movie.
Movie Review: Great Tracks from a Great Show!
Summary: 5 Stars
Gilmore Girls is uniquely poised as the first show to really integrate little-known rock bands seamlessly into episodes, making this a great sampler not only of music from the show, but of the best in indie music (along with a few standards, of course). "Our Little Corner" includes a great selection of songs from the first two seasons, as well as Sam Phillips' inspired cues.
As a fanatic follower of the show, I know of a few tracks I would have liked to see here, but overall it's a good representation. As a music fan, it's a bit scattered--when was the last time you saw Carole King, Joey Ramone, and Bjork together?--but still coherent enough to be fun. And, as previously mentioned, it's a great way to pick up tracks you might not find in your local music store's pop-rock section.