Batteries Not Included
1987 Directed by Matthew Robbins
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Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.
In a soon to be demolished block of apartments, the residents resist the criminal methods used to force them to leave so a greedy tycoon can build his new skyscraper. When tiny mechanical aliens land for a recharge, they decide to stay and help out.
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I really can't explain what the hell happened in this movie. Robots fix stuff, then they fuck, then they shit out robot babies..what the hell.
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The highly under rated Batteries not included warms the heart and stirs emotion. It is funny, tender and full of passion with rich characters all played well. The 5 main characters all have interesting and complex backgrounds which are revealed perfectly and the viewer becomes emotionally attached to them all. The film follows these 5 residents of an apartment building due to be demolished by the evil city developers, particular praise goes to Hume Cronyn and especially Jessica Tandy for stand out performances as the failing diner owners struggling financially and with how to deal with Jessica's characters Alzheimer's. The residents meet small alien machines intent on fixing things in exchange for power and parts. These little ships are perfectly…
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Watching this movie again, I was disappointed to see that it didn't hold up as well as I imagined. I loved this film as a kid, but it just didn't do it for me as an adult.
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I really can't explain what the hell happened in this movie. Robots fix stuff, then they fuck, then they shit out robot babies..what the hell.
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A quirky little Alien movie. Little tiny aliens invade a run down apartment building and help the residents to keep their home basically. The subplot with McRae, who is usually yelling at the top of his voice in other films, is what gives this movie it's heart. I may be a sap, but this film won me over.
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Es una película muy bonita, aunque no podía dejar de pensar que era el inicio de UP y Wall-e sin tanto chantaje emocional.
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Filminho sessão da tarde, mas bacana.
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Absolute classic that I loved when I was younger.
I had the pleasure of catching some of it again and it reminded me just how great it was.
Up there with E.T.
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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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Saw this in the theater. Charming film with good performances.
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Top Drawer 80s Sci-Fi. You know... Like E.T... Only better.
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The highly under rated Batteries not included warms the heart and stirs emotion. It is funny, tender and full of passion with rich characters all played well. The 5 main characters all have interesting and complex backgrounds which are revealed perfectly and the viewer becomes emotionally attached to them all. The film follows these 5 residents of an apartment building due to be demolished by the evil city developers, particular praise goes to Hume Cronyn and especially Jessica Tandy for stand out performances as the failing diner owners struggling financially and with how to deal with Jessica's characters Alzheimer's. The residents meet small alien machines intent on fixing things in exchange for power and parts. These little ships are perfectly…