Sci Fi September # 29 – Short Circuit
A military robot, designed as a solider suddenly becomes aware and for all intents and purposes, living. The military obviously want the robot back but Number 5 has developed a mind of its own!
This movie could have gone in one of two ways, either a crazy killing machine that is unstoppable, indestructible, and pretty mean as well, or it could become a peaceful, cloud watching hippie that wants to avoid getting disassembled. I am sure you can work out which direction it went.
Starring Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy, Short Circuit is one of those movies that could honestly be called a guilty pleasure for a lot of people. Its not a breathtaking movie filled with special effects and action, but it still captures the imagination of the viewer as Number 5 goes through life, experiencing and learning.
One of the reasons why Short Circuit was so enjoyable was the sheer number of quotable lines spoken by Number 5. “No disassemble Number 5!!”, “Stephanie, Beautiful”, “Number 5 alive!”. Or perhaps its just me?
A family orientated movie about a war robot and the fun occurs when it goes mad!
