Steve Carr To Direct Short Circuit Paul Blart director boards robot remake Source: Variety
Good news, everyone – Steve Carr, director of those comedic colossi, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Daddy Day Care, Rebound and Dr. Dolittle 2, will next focus his considerable talents on the much-needed and eagerly-anticipated remake of Short Circuit. Yay and, if you have the time, woo.
The John Badham-directed original, which seems to assumed cult classic status over the years despite not being very good, was about a robot named Johnny 5 who is imbued with sentience by a rogue lightning bolt. On the run from the military, Johnny 5 bonds with Ally Sheedy, and hilarious adventures are had by all.
The Carr-directed remake retains essentially the same premise, although this time – for added emotional impact – Johnny 5 will bond with a lonely young boy. Christ almighty.
To say our expectations for this movie have plummeted seems a little harsh. After all, they weren’t that high to begin with. And it could be a lot worse – after all, Carr’s movies aren’t awful, just blandly amiable and instantly forgettable. We expect this new Short Circuit to be more of the same.
Dan Milano wrote the script for the Dimension film – his background on Robot Chicken is relatively encouraging. But if his script has a line even half as good as ‘Hey laser lips, your mamma was a snowblower’, we’ll be astonished.
Just to be pedantic, the robot wasn't called Johnny 5 until Short Circuit 2. He was only known as Number 5, in a very Gary Numan like way, in the first film. And as for a remake? Well, the original was a "Sunday afternoon (couldn't find anything else in Blockbuster)" job and I'm sure the new one will be much the same, only this time 5 will be CGI...can't wait! ... Read More
Oh no, it's sacrilege, it's a crime against nature and all that is pure and decent, yadda yadda yadda..
Actually I don't really give a shit, I never liked the flick, even as a kid. ... Read More
I like Short Circuit as well. Don't see how they could improve on such a flawless piece of work. John Badham's an underrated Director actually - Short Circuit, Stakeout and War Games are all personal favourites. ... Read More
Yet another sign Hollywood is running out if ideas again! and being too damn lazy....and Steve Carr's CV is doesn't get me jumping out of my seat - Daddy Day Care, Dr. Dolittle 2 and Paul Mart - Mall Co...enough said! everybodys thoughts? ... Read More
Don't do it, please.
L: mindgames
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It's a sad sign of our times that this has to have (not real) in the title. Sheesh.
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