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Short Circuit Movie Review

Starring: Steve Guttenberg, Ally Sheedy, Fisher Stevens, Tim Blaney
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Review Summary
The advanced war robot "Number 5" is struck by lightning and suddenly becomes "alive". He seeks massive amounts of input to become more knowledgeable, and eventually realizes that the military will reprogram him if they catch up with him. He finds a young woman who is willing to help him escape, and to discover his new identity.

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Composition of Movie
Actual chase scenes or violence - 20%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzle - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 50%




**Fantasy or Science Fiction?** - science fiction story
Robots & Computers & VR Yes
Plotlet: - robot/computer seeks enlightenment

Main Character
Identity: - Robot, genderless
Profession/status: - infantry soldier
Events of movie makes character more... - sensitive
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor? - Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence - Genius

Secondary Main Character
Identity: - Female
Hair color - brunette (Brown)
Hair style - (woman) medium/shoulderlgn wavy
Body type - very skinny (female)
How much in movie? - 60%
Ethnicity/Nationality - White (American)

Main Adversary
Identity: - an organization
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - 40%

Setting
Earth setting: - 20th century (1970's to Present)
Takes place on Earth? Yes

Style
Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death
Tone of movie - upbeat
Comedy or somewhat funny movie? Yes
Any profanity? - Occasional swearing
Kinds of F/X - exploding vehicles
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