| Short Circuit [Blu-ray] | ![Short Circuit [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-cmQiuoNL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: John Badham
Actors: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.w. Bailey
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (85 reviews)
Sales Rank: 844
Format: Color, Dolby, Special Edition, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Running Time: 99 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.4
MPN: 49215
UPC: 014381492156
EAN: 0014381492156
ASIN: B0014YVC6W
Release Date: May 20, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: May 9, 1986
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Product Description
Something wonderful has happened--Number Five is alive! Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy co-star in this high tech comedy adventure about Number Five, a robot who escapes into the real world after he short circuits in an electrical storm and decides that he's human. Because he's carrying destructive weapons, the Defense Department and his designer (Guttenberg) are desperate to find him. But Number Five is being protected by a young woman (Sheedy) who is teaching him a gentler way of life.
Amazon.com
John Badham's family-oriented adventure comedy, though obviously hatched in the wake of E.T. and Star Wars, manages to create its own identity through a sweet tone and an affectionate sense of fun. Military robot Number 5, a well-armed killing machine, is zapped by lightning during a test and emerges with a consciousness, curiosity, a wacky sense of humor, and a new peace-loving philosophy. Ally Sheedy (who debuted in Badham's hit WarGames) is the animal lover whose home is sanctuary for a zoo-full of strays and who adopts the adolescent robot. Steve Guttenberg is the goofy but reclusive robotics designer who goes off in search of his creation to save him from the gun-happy army. The mix of gentle slapstick and innocent romance makes for a harmless family comedy. It veers toward the terminally cute, what with 5's hyperactive antics and E.T.-ish voice, and the mangled grammar of Guttenberg's East Indian sidekick (Fisher Stevens) threatens to become offensive, but Badham's breezy direction keeps the film on track. Sheedy and Guttenberg deliver spirited and engaging performances, but most importantly the robot emerges as a real person. Give credit to designer Syd Mead, an army of puppeteers and robotics operators, and the cartoony voice of Tim Blaney: Number 5 is alive. --Sean Axmaker
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 short circuit June 21, 2008
i saw this movie when i as a little kid. the movie was one of my favorites. now that i have it on blue ray i can watch it over and over again.
 Blu-ray version disappointing June 12, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It is fun, clever, action packed and makes you feel good. I was so excited when I saw there was a Blu-ray version - but what a disappointment. It isn't any better than a standard DVD - doesn't fill the width of my HD TV. I have looked at the specs on the case and can find no way to tell this BEFORE I buy. Any help here? Or did I get a bad disk? It would be most helpful to have this information available in the product description.
Amazing visual quality (Blu-ray version) May 23, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
My wife and I just finished watching this on blu-ray and the visual quality is truly stunning. It compares favorably even to some of the latest release blu-ray movies. I wasn't expecting too much, but it's definitely worthwhile in high-def - the robots look super sharp, landscapes / fields look almost 3D.
The subtitles appear to be closed captioned (description of background sounds, applause, etc).
The movie itself is obviously a timeless classic - we love it!
FUNNY MOVIE May 22, 2008
Love the movie, not certain it needs to be blu ray BUT it was a much higher
quality than a non high def dvd. We do recommend it!Great for whole family and very funny
5 alive !!!
To anybody who is getting the blu-ray version May 20, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
To anybody who is getting the blu-ray version, can you please let me know if it has english subtitles or closed caption? I am deaf, thanks!
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