Short Circuit was a lovely little 80s movie that I have really fond memories of viewing several times on reruns during my childhood. The antics of Johnny 5 just seemed so fantastic for it’s time that I couldnt help but be enamored by the idea of a “living” robot friend. Every kid wanted one! Well, the hope is to re-create that phenomena in today’s society for today’s audience.
Source: Dark Horizons
Tim Hill (“Hop”) has signed on to direct the remake of 80’s classic “Short Circuit” at Dimension Films reports Deadline.
The original followed a robot named Johnny 5 who develops human feelings after being struck by lightning. Two years ago Steve Carr was to direct from Dan Milano’s script.
Hill though will now supervise the writing of a new screenplay, effectively putting the remake back on the drawing board. David Foster, Ryan E. Heppe and John Hyde will produce.
Apparently this movie may take a while to come to the silver screen if it’s still in the writing stage. I have no idea what they could do to re-introduce and recreate the “magic” that was Johnny 5 in a world full of desensitized children. I welcome the attempt as I don’t see any fault in trying, but they better have something fantastic in mind in order to make this work.
