So much average

Good concept, poorly executed.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

This movie was wonderful to watch as a child. It was such a fun family movie. It was a fine sequel: probably better than the first. The plot was very good. Really liked Johnny 5, and the other characters introduced in this movie especially his beloved friends. What I enjoyed the most about this movie was the emotional elements of it. Johnny 5 being a robot and all, yet still feels like he's part human like the rest of us. It was made in the 80s, so that makes it that extra special. I probably won't see it ever again now, but this movie was definitely part of my childhood, and holds dear to my heart. A wonderful and fun movie. I love you JOHNNY 5!!!!!

Sure, as a sequel it's outlandish, over the top, and rather kiddified, but SHORT CIRCUIT 2 was one of my favourite films as a kid and it's a movie that more than holds up on viewing as an adult. What's most interesting about this film is Johnny Five's character arc; every - and I mean EVERY - human character in the film either uses him or manipulates him in some way, so watching him discover that inner darkness and self-awareness is quite enthralling.Inevitably the film is also sentimental and cheesy in places, not to mention dated, but I can forgive such grievances because overall it works. My only problems were that Johnny was too over the top and annoying in places and needed his voice toning down a bit. Other than that, this works very well. Fisher Stevens once again gives a high energy turn but it's Michael McKean who really shines as the street huckster who discovers his heart as the storyline progresses.The bank robbery storyline is told very well and naturally and there are some fine moments, especially the communication via calculator which I thought was a mildly genius idea. And of course this all leads to a memorable and surprisingly adult climax with one of the most brutal beatings I've ever seen in a movie (adult or otherwise) and a great revenge-fuelled climax. Sterling effects work, a fast pace, involved storyline, and lots of laughs make SHORT CIRCUIT 2 a highlight of the 1980s.

Ben the walking stereotype is in New York selling little editions of Number Five.There he meets one of Spinal Tap, and they go into business with Gibb to make more of the little Number fives. This all covers the sub-plot involving a jewel heist where some old boy called Oscar has hired two thugs to raid a bank.The only problem is, the building where these criminals were working has been taken over by Ben. And then all of a sudden, Number Five arrives and causes all sorts of xenophobic hilarity.Oh how I nearly smiled.....This was rife during the late eighties and the early nineties, a film that wasn't expected to succeed as well as it did (sister act, Wayne's world, Beethoven), did do great business and garnered a sequel.Some were okay, Bill and Ted delivered a good sequel, but this one fell into the category of great idea to begin with, but this is just scraping the barrel.Stevens does what he can with the material, but there is none, it's just a case of Johnny five doing what he did in the first movie, copying things from the TV, radio, and commercials, to comic effect.It was endearing the first time, but this just grates and annoys.There the token scene near the end where we think Johnny Five may get killed, but hen he goes all gold plated at the end.It's a dud movie, Sheedy can only be bothered to do a voice cameo, and it lacks any charm the original had.

This is the sequel to the first classic starring Johnny Five. It returns a beloved character Ben as one of the main leads. Everyone does a great job and Johnny 5 is still as hilarious and adorable as ever. The plot is not quite as good or heartwarming but it is still very good and entertaining.This movie is about Johnny 5 who goes to the big city to help his friend benjamin. He has to help him build tiny toy robots but in the mean time Johnny is manipulated by criminals to do their bidding.This movie is good and in a lot of ways its better then the first because you see the robot much more and he is where the humor is.