@TheSBleeder At the same time, I'm sure Johnny 5 was also angry at Oscar for tricking him pretending to be his friend using him as bait just to steal the jewels from the basement of the warehouse which is another reason why he chose to stop Oscar.
Yeah, even as a kid I knew this was big moment. Unlike other robots he had a soul, it would die along with his hardware. Growing up I actually liked this movie better then the original. This being my favorite moment.
It's a gut punch, back when children's movies didn't insult the intelligence of children, one of the many reasons I volunteer time and learned basic medical triage to help others no matter how terrible some people are.
I think it's also intellectual. It may seem like a simple movie, but behind it there's a whole notion that few movies are able to explore with such efficiency these days about AI. Like Chappie or Finch, that's looks like a "nice try", but it didn't even come close to the epicness of Short Circuit.
I can see where even brown-nosers like Siskel and Ebert got into it, it's because it introduced more adult and edgier themes into it, more of a movie for a late teenager than a kid.
This is a piece of cinematic masterpiece. The stakes are high, we root for Jhonny, he is in incredible pain and suffering and still he doesnt want to quit, still the time limit is also a reminder that failure and death is a very posible outcome.
I have to agree. I replied to another comment on this video and I'll say the same thing here. The song was iconic in Footloose and I'll always remember the scene it played in during Footloose. The cover of it used in Shrek 2 was, in my opinion, fantastic and I absolutely got that cover for my own musical collection. This however? This tops both of those. The song carries a certain energy with it, and Kevin Bacon's shoe getting caught on the pedal during a game of chicken with giant tractors doesn't match that energy. It's still good, but I don't feel as passionate about it. In Shrek 2 it did match that energy, but the nature of what was going on while it was playing was aimed at a different, and largely younger, audience. It was more farce and parody. I remember watching this the first time as a kid and getting right up in front of the television, and we're talking almost touching the screen close, almost in tears because I was worried Johnny5 was going to die. This scene is the one I associate the song with more than the other two becasue it has the energy, the states are high enough to match the passion and urgency of the song, and I personally feel there is an incredibly subtle philosophical statement being made here. The song asks "where have all the good men gone" and describing what a good man needs to have to be the hero the song is begging for. Johnny5 is a robot. The entire movie revolves around Johnny5's interaction with the world and humanity, showcasing people considering him beneath them because of it. So when the woman needs a hero and can't find any men to be that it's juxtaposed by Johnny5, a robot, exemplifying those qualities. He knows death is the most likely outcome of his actions and chooses to do what he believes is the right thing to do regardless.
Rare instance where the sequel was as good as the original and actually had some scenes that were more iconic and memorable than the original.. Whenever i think of short circuit this is always the first scene that comes to mind❤
I like both equally, but when I think of Short Circuit, I just always think of the "suit up" scene in the RadioShack where he's fixing himself and he goes from being soft spoken and sad to pissed off and getting ready to fight, capping it off with his mowhawk and bandolier of double a batteries
The beautiful thing is that Johnny 5 is dying pretty fast yet his only goal is to stop Oscar. He does it even though it will kill him. That is very deserving of this music.
Great comment. There's a lot of heroic morals when you read between the lines they did a brilliant job with the first two films. That's why this movie will be shown every Christmas until the end of time!
Millennials been brought up on this. And where are memories lie. Hearing it in Shrek made me laugh. You have a generation scarred when we witnessed him die in childhood
I might come down as the most awkward comment on here but.. here it is: I was blessed to be rewatching this as a 37 years old today, with the person I’m the closest with on this earth. That person is terminally ill, and I will be losing her in the next few weeks. I remember becoming so emotional during that scene back when I was 8 years old, and seeing Johnny 5 doing all he could to do good before it would be too late for him. Today, Johnny 5 countdown to 0 was just as emotional as I know I will be losing my mother very soon. We are trying to capture a few last good moments despite the time running short. My mother rented this movie for me as a kid in the 80’, and it makes this silly/goofy movie very special to me... especially today.
Possibly the greatest scene in cinema history and the single reason why I start proclaiming 'Oscar you will not get away, I am really pissed off' whenever Bonnie Tyler comes onto the radio.
The use of this song in this movie and in Shrek 2 are probably the best examples of perfectly matching the music to the action of the movie to stir up all the feels.
Not a damn bit of CGI was used in this one or the first one, either. Everything was done by puppetry, clever camera angles, close-ups and some really, REALLY good modeling and/or stop motion. Helped that both films had a good editor, too. But what you see is what you got. A six-foot-tall, "working" robot with a slew of guys running the electronics just off-camera. Even Jim Henson would be impressed.
I like this movie but i like cgi better than crappy traditional special effects. Because they do better with cgi and motion capture than they can do with animatronics. I mean ever seen The Matrix or many other movies that use cgi you cgi hating morons?
There are real villains in the world Johnny has to learn hard way not every one is angels. And I guess he testified in court for kidnapping and murder.
This was a really powerful scene. "Holding out for a Hero" is playing while he makes a heroic sacrifice. You hear him wincing in pain and looking down at the timer, knowing that his life is literally on borrowed time. Even still he never hesitates, and he does what needs to be done. The timer giving the scene an real since of urgency to the audience, while also filling them with awe and despair.
I cant even describe how this scene makes me feel when i watch it. Iv seen it a million times and each time i feel like the 6 year old me inside, screaming "GET HIM JOHNNY, DONT LET HIM GET AWAY!" while on the verge of tears because Johnny Five was bleeding to death.
Every time i watch this im back to that 7 year old kid on the verge of tears going "Go Johnny, go, you are almost out of power! Get him! You can do it!" and im still on the edge of my seat like im not sure if he can pull it off or not.
I had bilateral (double) inguinal surgery last week along with scar tissue in my back removed. Got home, next day my plumbing backed up and my HVAC capacitor popped within 30 minutes of each other. I tore the main incision open and damaged something inside, because I have had new bleeding/bruising the last 3 days that's growing and will likely need another surgery Monday. I pulled out of my driveway a little while ago and the transmission cable snapped on my truck. A lot of shit and I was feeling defeated, just can't take anymore. Then I thought of this exact scene, lol. It starts at the perfect time! I am leaking and running out of power, but I ain't dead yet👍🏻 Life, you will not get me down! I am really pissed off! 🤣💪🏻 Thank you for this!
Spending the last minutes of your life obtaining revenge, redemption, and vindication all in one moment. Who could ask for a more meaningful death! More human... than human!
I just noticed that at 00:40 , 00:52 and 1:36 at least, that the camera sways slightly (especially at 00:40). Which is amazing. Because it gives the point of view through Johnny 5's eyes, what he's seeing at the time, and of course if he were human he is going to be dizzy, feeling faint, etc. Basically they are showing Johnny's real-time point-of-view based on the condition of his "health". Now THAT is attention to detail. I don't know who filmed it that way, whether it was the director, the director of photography, the camera man, etc. but whomever or whomeverS they were, if I am going to make a movie, I want them on my crew. Those are some sharp eyes and those little details help make a movie great.
Effin Classic. The only live action movie that made me cry as a kid when those crooks broke him and left him with parts dangling. I sobbed like a baby. They were Really causing him harm because he was Alive and felt it.
I think we sometimes forget through all his wholesome moments that that Johnny 5 was a S.A.I.N.T. robot. A robot meant to do business with MBTs. He doesn't even need his laser.
1:40 when the final boss has 1 hit left and you die, i just noticed whenever johnny sparks he grunts indicating he is in pain very good attention to detail
Man hearing Johnny say that 'Oscar You Will Not Get Away I am REALLY PISSED OFF' is so freaking hilarious as I remember Schroeder saying the samething in Short Circuit 'MayBe it's Just Pissed off' and Crosby said 'It's a Machine Schroeder it doesn't get pissed off it doesn't get mad it doesn't laugh at your jokes it doesn't get happy it doesn't get sad IT JUST RUNS PROGRAMS' and after seeing this movie Johnny 5 certainly showed all of that.
This song is on my workout playlist literally because it associates me with this movie scene from when I was a child give me goosebumps and pump me up, still applies today. Amazing.
Man I'll bet when the movie was playing at theatres and this scene came up and kids were watching it they were probably cheering Johnny on screaming 'Come On Johnny you can do it YOU ARE A HERO'.
Wow....Love this always. Johnny knows he's dying and all he cares about is catching Oscar. I was 9 when this came out, and this will always be a favorite. And yes I needed to see it today.
I'm grinning from ear to ear right now... Good god, I loved these movies. I am *not* asking for a remake (piss off Michael Bay...), but if they'd have kept making these, I'd have seen every one.
I wish I could have seen this in the movie theater. I'm sure it would feel so much more epic with the theater setting. Alas, I was born in '91. But I've loved these movies since I first saw them as a kid and they're still some of my favorite movies now.
Where have all the good men gone And where are all the gods? Where's the streetwise Hercules to fight the rising odds? Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed? Late at night I toss and I turn And I dream of what I need I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night He's gotta be strong And he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light He's gotta be sure And it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life! Larger than life Somewhere after midnight In my wildest fantasy Somewhere just beyond my reach There's someone reaching back for me Racing on the thunder and rising with the heat It's gonna take a superman to sweep me off my feet I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night He's gotta be strong And he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light He's gotta be sure And it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night Up where the mountains meet the heavens above Out where the lightning splits the sea I could swear there is someone, somewhere Watching me Through the wind, and the chill, and the rain And the storm, and the flood I can feel his approach like a fire in my blood I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light He's gotta be sure And it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light He's gotta be sure And it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
Because of this scene, I'd throw this song on for my friends when we would play the final part of Left 4 Dead 2, The Parish. Hit the button for the bridge, start the song as soon as the bridge reaches the top of the yellow gate, and rush rush rush as soon as you can walk past the gate. If you make it, everything should line up nicely for the helicopter. Very nice!
Let's hope hollywood leaves this one alone in their remake bonanza. And if not, let's hope they make something fucking amazing. Johnny 5 deserves no less than the best.
Chokes me up every time. Not sure why I revisit this scene so often. Its inspiring. Never give up, never surrender and always get your revenge in before death.
Johnny 5: I need help. Can I skitch a ride? Truck Driver: No man. I got places to be. Johnny 5: I literally don't have much time left. I need to get back at the man who stabbed me in the back. Truck Driver: Tell me where to drive.
