Short Circuit (1986)
- 6.7
- 1h 38min
- Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
- 1986-05-09 (USA)
Storyline
Number 5, one of a group of experimental military robots, undergoes a sudden transformation after being struck by lightning. He develops self-awareness, consciousness, and a fear of the reprogramming that awaits him back at the factory. With the help of a young woman, Number 5 tries to evade capture and convince his creator that he has truly become alive.
Plot Keywords
artificial intelligence, laser, military, lightning, struck by lightning, robot, ex boyfriend, truck, male female relationship, kitten, cat, dog, bathtub, reference to john wayne, pacifist, 1980s, tracking device, malfunction, television commercial, watching television
Short Review
The film has nowhere to go except to give us a predictable initial confrontation between Guttenberg and Sheedy over military weapons.
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