Electronic Granny
Agata is badly ill and nobody knows how to cure her. No doctor can help. Friends of Agata learn, that she is ill, because all children have Grannies but Agata does not. They go to the shop "Electronic Granny" and beg the dealer to sell them one Electronic Granny. The dealer warns them, that her electronic circuits are very sensitive - and this Granny will only work if loved. Agata get healthy and plays with her new Granny and other friends. Granny can invite new games and even fly with all children to the Moon. But later due to the jealousy and bad heabits children forget that they must love Granny, they begin to treat her just as a robot that "must do what they ask". As a result Granny dies. To resurect her Agata and friends must get off their ambitions, rudeness, jealousy and again become loving, cheerful and kind.
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Plot Summary
A lonely elderly woman, Agnes, finds companionship and excitement when she is given a state-of-the-art robot designed to assist her with daily tasks. However, Agnes and her grandchildren soon discover that the robot, named 'Granny', has a mind of its own and begins to cause hilarious chaos.
Critical Reception
Electronic Granny is a lighthearted family comedy that received a generally positive, albeit mild, reception. Critics often highlighted the performance of Mickey Rooney and the film's good-natured humor, though some found the plot predictable and the special effects dated.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its charming lead performance and family-friendly themes.
- Noted for its gentle humor and a heartwarming premise.
- Criticized for a formulaic plot and dated visual effects.
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Fun Fact
Mickey Rooney, a legendary Hollywood actor with a career spanning nearly 80 years, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'The Bold and the Brave' (1956) and received an Honorary Academy Award in 1983 for his lifetime achievements in film.
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