
Sequel Beats the Original!
Review created: 08/21/09(updated 08/22/09)
I don't know how rottentomatoes.com collective reviews give Short Circuit a higher rating than its sequel. I truly believe this is one sequel that is better than the original!
Fisher Stevens was highly enjoyable as Ben Jahveri. An West Asian technological genius that computes his robot buddy Johnny 5. This movie has a good balance of comedy, concern, & romance. Sometimes weaved together in the same scene.
This is one of those movies where you don't have to know about the first part to enjoy the film. The storyline is not carved out of the original, with the exception of evolving Johnny 5's character. In the first movie, Johnny 5 couldn't speak English, or interact with his surrounding, well. This time around Johnny 5 is the whimsical counterpart to his human superior.. or is it the other way around?
All in all, a fun & friendly 80s comedy. 3.75 stars out of 5.
Review ID: 10000000013207827

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