"Even in Present Years, A Classic"

My mum videotaped Short Circuit when it was on ITV1. And even though it had moderate language, I enjoyed it thoroughly. My dad says he understands how they made a robot, but doesn't understand how they got it to act so well. I couldn't agree more!
The songs are great too, even though there aren't necessarily many. And I would like to know who sang "Who is Johnny" and where I can get it on soundtrack.
All in all, Short Circuit is, even in present years, a classic. I think you'll love it, and your kids will too... as long as you persuade them not to repeat said moderate language.

something for everybody

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.

Johnny 5 short circuited my heart

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.