W wyniku nowego projektu wojskowego opracowano śmiercionośne roboty bojowe. W trakcie prezentacji tego nowego uzbrojenia w jedną z prototypowych maszyn trafia piorun. Wywołane spięcie pobudza ją do życia... Robot, uciekający przed wojskowymi chcącymi wykryć "usterkę", pozyskuje grono wiernych przyjaciół.
John Badham's family-orientated adventure comedy
Short Circuit, 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 wacky sense of humour 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 Number 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
Product Description
Number 5 is alive in the classic 80s comedy sci-fi adventure Short Circuit. An experimental military robot escapes after being struck by lightening and given human intelligence. He finds a home with madcap Stephanie Speck who believes he's an alien but hot on the trail are scientists Newton Crosby and his assistant who must get to their creation before the army who plan to put Number 5 out of service permanently. Special Features: Commentary by Director John Badham and Writers S.S.Wilson and Brent Maddock; Original Theatrical Trailer; 'The Creation of Number 5'; Cast and Crew Interviews; Behind the Scenes Featurette.
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