Short Circuit (1986)

Intro
"Short Circuit" is a 1986 American sci-fi funny movie directed by John Badham, and written by S. S. Wilson and Brent Maddock. The movie stars Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, and Tim Blaney as the voice of the robot "Number 5".

Plot
The story takes place in 1980s America, where the armed force has developed a set of robots referred to as 'SAINT' (Strategic Artificially Intelligent Nuclear Transport) to be utilized in warfare. These robots, numbered 1 to 5, are being checked for their capabilities in warfare scenarios. Throughout these tests, Number 5 is struck by lightning, which modifies its programming and provides it self-awareness.

After the lightening occurrence, the robot, looking for more 'input,' leaves the military base, resulting in a frantic chase as the creators and the military aim to get it back prior to it can trigger any havoc. Number 5 finds refuge at the home of Stephanie Speck, a female thinking him to be an extraterrestrial. Gradually, Number 5 befriends Stephanie, pleading his case that he is 'alive' and fearfully persuaded that he will be 'taken apart' if he returns to Nova Robotics, manufacturers of the robotic.

Main Characters
The main character in the motion picture is Number 5, a robotic who gets a character, awareness, and a thirst for knowledge after being unintentionally electrocuted. Ally Sheedy plays Stephanie Speck, an animal enthusiast who becomes Number 5's buddy, protector, and advocate for his self-awareness. Steve Guttenberg plays Newton Crosby, the researcher who created the SAINT robotics and ends up being a key figure in Number 5's escape and self-discovery journey.

Conclusion
In spite of numerous attempts, the developers and military continuously fail to recapture Number 5. Understanding that the robotic positions a potential danger, they choose to destroy it. In the climax of the film, Number 5 cleverly fakes his death, and with the assistance of Crosby and Stephanie, he is permitted to live as a 'living' entity with the approval of his developers. The motion picture ends with Number 5, reborn as Johnny 5, heading off for a new life and an unidentified future.

Styles and Reception
"Short Circuit" is mainly a funny but also explores styles such as the nature of life and consciousness, the ethical treatment of sentient beings, and the dangers of military technology. The movie was a box office success, ranking in the leading ten highest-grossing films of 1986 in the United States. It likewise got normally favorable evaluations for its humor, special effects, and thought-provoking styles. It is a cherished motion picture from the 80s with remarkable quotes and a heartfelt tale about a robotic who just wanted to live.

Number 5's journey from a set military robot to a sentient being questioning his existence and pleading for his life, highly resonated with the audience, leading to a follow up named "Short Circuit 2" released in 1988. The film remains a precious piece of 80s cinema and is still viewed and delighted in by audiences today.

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