Directed by:
John BadhamCinematography:
Nick McLeanComposer:
David ShireCast:
Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G. W. Bailey, Brian McNamara, Marvin J. McIntyre, Robert Krantz, Jack Thompson (more)VOD (2)
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Something wonderful has happened--Number Five is alive! Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy co-star in this high tech comedy adventure about Number Five, a robot who escapes into the real world after he short circuits in an electrical storm and decides that he's human. Because he's carrying destructive weapons, the Defense Department and his designer (Guttenberg) are desperate to find him. But Number Five is being protected by a young woman (Sheedy) who is teaching him a gentler way of life. (official distributor synopsis)
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A film of my childhood, I still remember fondly watching it at the cinema. In the years since I haven't seen it, Number 5 has corroded a bit, but it's still an enjoyable film that's not too American and it's pleasantly funny.
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Who wouldn't love this cute robot? It has such cute eyes, lots pleasant humour and a charm and humanity that often surpasses even Spielberg's extraterrestrial. And with actors like Guttenberg, Bailey and the likeable Ally Sheedy running around, you can't help but have a great time.
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Let's face it, I remembered that movie much better and more interesting in my mind than it actually is, but as a child, I really liked it. That still remains to some extent because Number 5 is still an incredibly cute robot. I just noticed that it is crazier than I ever thought. G. W. Bailey and Steve Guttenberg also remind me of "Police Academy" thanks to their acting, just like 5 reminds me of "E.T."
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