*batteries not included(1987)
PG
12/18/1987 (US)Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction1h 47m6.7
"Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open."
Overview
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.
Matthew Robbins
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Matthew Robbins
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Brad Bird
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Brent Maddock
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S.S. Wilson
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Mick Garris
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A review by John Chard
6.0
Written on September 6, 2014
Very tidy little family piece.
Residents of a building under threat of demolition from developers get an answer to their prayers in the form of tiny mechanical aliens.
Firmly embedded in the trench that houses a number of 80s fantastical alienish pictures, *batteries not included is a bit worn around the edges yet still keeps its head above average waters thanks to its unbreakable charm. There is something so joyous about watching bullies {here in the form of vile developers and their hoodlum enforcers} getting a dose of their own medicine, and although the outcome here is never in doubt, it's still an amiable enough ride that manages to lift the spirit and close the picture out with a big cheesy grin. Boasting the solid Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy in the leads, we are in very safe hands, and it may well say Matthew Robbins name on the directors chair, we are in no doubt that producer Stephen Spielberg has his stamp all over this one.
Safe family viewing, 6/10
Residents of a building under threat of demolition from developers get an answer to their prayers in the form of tiny mechanical aliens.
Firmly embedded in the trench that houses a number of 80s fantastical alienish pictures, *batteries not included is a bit worn around the edges yet still keeps its head above average waters thanks to its unbreakable charm. There is something so joyous about watching bullies {here in the form of vile developers and their hoodlum enforcers} getting a dose of their own medicine, and although the outcome here is never in doubt, it's still an amiable enough ride that manages to lift the spirit and close the picture out with a big cheesy grin. Boasting the solid Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy in the leads, we are in very safe hands, and it may well say Matthew Robbins name on the directors chair, we are in no doubt that producer Stephen Spielberg has his stamp all over this one.
Safe family viewing, 6/10
