5.8
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Short Circuit 2 fingerprint
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Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace6
- Spectacle6
- Adrenaline5
Heart
Hopeful and wholesome
- Hopefulness8
- Wholesome7
- Nostalgia6
Humor
Some slapstick and situational comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
- Physical Comedy7
- Situational Comedy6
- Absurdist Humor5
World
The future and technology
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality6
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction6
- Acting6
- Narrative Structure6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography6
- Editing6
- Music Composition6
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Short Circuit 2 is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Heart
MediumHopeful and wholesome
Emotionally, it's hopeful and wholesome.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Related traits
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
MediumSome slapstick and situational comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some slapstick and situational comedy.
All humor traits
- Physical Comedy7Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy6Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor5Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody4Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumThe future and technology
Its world is built around the future and technology.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Tech & Humanity7Human stories in a tech world.
- Crime5Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Pop Culture5References and cultural commentary.
- Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality5The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
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The adventures of America's most electric leading man continue.
Robot Johnny 5 moves to the city to help his friend Ben Jahrvi with his toy manufacturing enterprise, only to be manipulated by criminals who want to use him for their own nefarious purposes.
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Questions about Short Circuit 2
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Short Circuit 2 worth watching?
50
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Short Circuit 2 rated?
PGViolence
It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.
How long is Short Circuit 2?
1 h 50 min
Short Circuit 2 runs 1 h 50 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Short Circuit 2?
Critics43
Audiences56
Not quite. Audiences rate Short Circuit 2 higher (56) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
Was Short Circuit 2 a box office hit?
Budget$15 million
Box office$22 million
Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.
What language is Short Circuit 2 in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch Short Circuit 2?
71
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What tropes does Short Circuit 2 use?
Freud Was RightEven Evil Has StandardsPig LatinUnwitting PawnForeshadowingMachine BloodDarker and EdgierFire-Forged FriendsBarehanded Bar BendingSuicidal OverconfidenceHeroic RRoDShell Gameand 92 more
TV Tropes lists 104 storytelling tropes for Short Circuit 2, including Freud Was Right, Even Evil Has Standards, Pig Latin.