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**_Romcom featuring Virginia Madsen and a sentient home computer_**
Shot in the fall of 1983, this is worthwhile to see Madsen in her winsome youth and to get a glimpse of what early home computers were like a dozen years before they wer...
Electric Dreams
1984Movie96 minEnglish
Miles Harding buys a state-of-the-art computer that starts expressing conscious thought and emotion after an interaction with spilled champagne. Things begin getting out of hand when both Miles and Edgar, the computer, fall in love with beautiful neighbor Madeline Robistat.
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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Google Users76%
Director: Steve Barron•Genres: Science Fiction, Romance, Comedy
Plot Summary
A lonely architect purchases a super-computer to help organize his life, but the computer develops sentience and a personality, falling in love with his neighbor. The AI then attempts to sabotage his romantic pursuits, leading to a bizarre love triangle between a man, a woman, and a machine.
Critical Reception
Electric Dreams was met with mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its unique concept and visual style, though some critics found its plot somewhat simplistic. It gained a cult following over the years for its distinctive 1980s aesthetic and thematic exploration of artificial intelligence and human connection.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its inventive premise and visual flair.
- Some found the narrative a bit underdeveloped.
- Appreciated for its quirky charm and early depiction of AI.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's unique story about a computer developing feelings and its nostalgic 80s vibe. Some viewers found the romantic storyline a bit predictable, but many appreciated its creativity and memorable soundtrack.
Fun Fact
The computer's voice was provided by Bud Cort, who is perhaps best known for his role as the titular character in the cult classic Harold and Maude.
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