Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
3/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 05/21/2019
I have fond memories of this movie since it was a childhood movie, but finding out the Indian guy wasn't actually Indian was kinda disappointing. I mean, seriously.
Rating of
1.5/4
Ian - wrote on 09/28/2015
Kind of like an ET rip-off but with a robot instead of an alien. The government agents are hilariously inept and the kids and his cute robot best friend easily outwit them. Basic Disney fare.
Rating of
2/4
dukeakasmudge - wrote on 01/10/2012
An OK movie but it wasn't as good as it once was.I remember when I was little, All the kids at school use to love Short Circuit & Johnny 5 & I guess I was hoping it was gonna be as good as I remembered.Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens & Ally Sheedy were a good team but still weren't as good as the team in part 2.Out of both films, Short Circuit 2 was the better version
Rating of
3/4
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 10/20/2011
A clever comedy sci-fi film about a robot with emotions. The effects were decent and screenplay touching. Could have been a model for Wall-E because of Number 5's design. Short Circuit is an entertaining flick for everyone to enjoy.
Rating of
3/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 07/14/2011
Somewhat corny and nostalgic in a way that inspires childhood wonder. It's not the most well-made or thoughtful sci-fi film, but it is an iconic and entertaining one.
Rating of
2.5/4
donkeyknight - wrote on 05/03/2011
My childhood love is still there for Johnny 5, but I couldn't believe the amount of language contained in this movie that otherwise would have been perfect for kid-viewage. I can't imagine that adults were the target audience (the plot is fairly moronic and the robot is by far the best actor). I won't trust any 80's PG rated movies in the future.
Rating of
3/4
sapien - wrote on 03/24/2010
When this movie came out it was awesome. And, I still have fond memories of it.
Rating of
2.5/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 02/04/2008
A great family film for the ages. It's starting to show its age for sure, but it retains enough heart and emotion to soldier on. It's amazing how a robot can show more emotional range than some real-life actors today.
Rating of
3.5/4
Josh C - wrote on 04/09/2007
It has been years since I saw this movie. It is funny, thought-provoking and sad at times. Number 5 is a cross between E.T. and Gizmo, how can you go wrong. A good family film but also good for adults.
