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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An experimental military robot escapes after being struck by lightening and given human intelligence. He finds a home with madcap Stephanie Speck who believes he's an alien but hot on the trail are scientists Newton Crosby and his assistant who must get to their creation before the army who plan to put Number 5 out of service permanently. (Second Sight)
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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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