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“I think anyone any age can appreciate this film... a robot who thinks it's alive and some light hearted comedy ensues.” IMDb

: Starring Ally Sheedy and Steve Guttenberg , the film captures the decade's energy perfectly. It balances slapstick humor with a genuine message about the value of life—captured in the iconic line, "Number 5 is alive!" . Criticisms Corto circuito

: The real star is Number 5 (Johnny 5), a military robot that develops a human-like consciousness after being struck by lightning. His curiosity and "input" seeking make him one of the most endearing robots in cinema history. “I think anyone any age can appreciate this film

“A childhood memory revisited, still great! A comedy movie about a sentient robot :)” Amazon UK Short Circuit (1986) Criticisms : The real star is Number 5

While it may feel "mechanical" to some critics, the film is widely regarded by audiences on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes as a charming, sentimental family movie that avoids the darker cynicism of modern sci-fi.

(English title: Short Circuit ) is a classic 1986 sci-fi comedy directed by John Badham that has remained a beloved "guilty pleasure" and a nostalgic staple for many who grew up in the '80s. The Verdict