Short Circuit 2

Name: Short Circuit 2
Released: 1988-7-6
Cast: Cynthia Gibb, Fisher Stevens, Michael McKean

Short Circuit 2

PG
1h 50m
1988

38%

age 8+

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High-voltage, fast-paced comedy for the entire family. Number Five, A.K.A. Johnny Five, that incredible lovable robot, is back and taking the big city by storm. More "human" than ever, upbeat Johnny's out for some "urban input", but some street hoods see his innocence as their high-tech ticket to easy street.

Director:

Kenneth Johnson

Producer:

Lawrence Turman, David Foster

Cast:

Cynthia Gibb, Fisher Stevens, Michael McKean

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

38%

Reviews

Projection Booth

Rob Humanick

An awkward manifestation of both the typically overwritten trappings of a box-office mandated sequel and a seriously thoughtful rumination on free will.

June 22, 2017

FULL REVIEW

Fantastica Daily

Chuck O'Leary

This sequel is slightly better than its barely-above-average predecessor.

June 21, 2017

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Alex Sandell

Entertaining enough, as far as sequels go.

June 21, 2017

EmanuelLevy.Com

Emanuel Levy

June 21, 2017

Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

Greg Maki

June 21, 2017

Common Sense Media

age 8+

Common Sense Says

Fewer explosions and more charm than the first.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that positive messages are dramatized in this movie including the wonders of knowledge; the value of honesty, friendship, and loyalty; and concern for others. Most physical action is cartoon-like, causing no serious injury. There are hapless bad guys, pratfalls, trap doors, and parachutes. The exception is a serious, lengthy attack on Robot Johnny 5 near the conclusion. He is severely smashed, battered, and broken, in danger of total memory failure (i.e. death). Final suspense is centered on efforts to rebuild the robot, saving his "life."