*batteries not included
(1987)
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.
Director
Matthew Robbins
Writers
Brad Bird, Brent Maddock, Mick Garris, S.S. Wilson, Matthew Robbins
Top Billed
Hume Cronyn
Keywords
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Reviews
John Chard
⭐ 6/10September 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 {…
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Rocketeer Raccoon
⭐ 4/10June 20, 2017
I remember seeing this film a long time ago as a kid, however I didn't like it back then because the old woman in this film annoyed me. It had been years since I had last seen this film and my memory of it was very rusty so I thought I give it a new watch now to refresh my memory, and to see if my opinion of the film has changed.
Unfortunately I still don't like this film and I wasn't very impressed with it, to me it felt like it dragged on a …
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$65,088,797