*batteries not included (1987) Reviews

*batteries not included (1987)
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Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy are among the impoverished residents of a slum tenement threatened with demolition by evil land developers. Only a miracle can save Cronyn, Tandy, and their friends -- and that miracle manifests itself in the form of a "family" of extraterrestrial flying saucers, who need the electricity provided by the tenement to survive. The grateful humanized spaceships repay their earthbound hosts by doing battle with the villains' henchmen. When the building is engulfed in flames, all seems lost, but the aliens have a few more tricks up their metallic sleeves. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Hume CronynJessica Tandy, (more)
Director(s):
Matthew Robbins
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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(22 member reviews)  


Member Reviews


Joyce H.

This movie has everything. It tugs at your heart strings, you begin to feel that the little spaceships-(or whatever you want to call them) are human. You feel their pain, heartache, and joy, and yet they are only machines! I think that it is real cute, and a good movie for the whole family to see together! Bring pop, popcorn and kleenex.

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Tona G.

Heartwarming fantasy. You will like this movie if you enjoy a happy ending with very clever and cute heros from someones creative imagination.

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Diane M.

Except for the profanity(which added nothing to the film) this was a enjoyable, entertaining and fun film. However, due to the profanity used, I couldn't recommend it for families with children. Without the profanity, I would have given the movie and five star rating.

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Brian G.

Pure shmaltz. A maudlin meditation on the marvels of magic and miracles. Beautifully photographed and animated. Terribly written.

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Cyndee Y.

Touching movie. Great performances by classic actors.

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Angela C.

Classic, great movie, my kids loved it, just as good as when I saw it! A movie you can watch over and over again!

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Thomas C.

Very cute little movie and very glad my hubby made me watch the old thing.

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Ava K.

Very cute movie, a must see.

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Frank W.

Block buster sucks. They keep shipping items out of que order. I hate getting disc 3 of a set before one and two. Also, on a lot of the series, they did not seem to have one of the series available. Then Items they claim are not available, they ship out of the blue. while items they say are available never ship. They seem to not have a clue what they are doing. I also hated the fact that they do not look as discs to see if they are broken upon return- they rely solely on customers reporting broken disc.So if customer ships disc broken or gets broken in the mail, they will ship the disc out (I got 3 in the mail this way). I quit and went to net flix. Less cost and more movies. Also, The searches are not limited to 200 movies max, like Block buster is , so you can browse to other titles easier.

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Laura C.

What a wonderful heartfelt movie about a group of people who do whatever it takes to keep their homes that they love.....even asking for help from "elsewhere". Youf fight for what you believe in and hope for the best. A very loving movie for old and young, wholesome fun for all and a touching performance from Jessica Tandy....I loved it......finally a CLEAN wholesome movie for all.

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    Joyce H.

    This movie has everything. It tugs at your heart strings, you begin to feel that the little spaceships-(or whatever you want to call them) are human. You feel their pain, heartache, and joy, and yet they are only machines! I think that it is real cute, and a good movie for the whole family to see together! Bring pop, popcorn and kleenex.

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    Tona G.

    Heartwarming fantasy. You will like this movie if you enjoy a happy ending with very clever and cute heros from someones creative imagination.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Diane M.

    Except for the profanity(which added nothing to the film) this was a enjoyable, entertaining and fun film. However, due to the profanity used, I couldn't recommend it for families with children. Without the profanity, I would have given the movie and five star rating.

    Yes   |   No

     
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