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*batteries not included (1987) 6.3
Apartment block tenants seek the aid of alien mechanical life-forms to save their building from demolition. Director:Matthew Robbins |
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A group of tenants in an apartment block are being forced to move out so that it can be demolished. The tenants are reluctant to move, so the developers hire a local gang to 'persuade' them to leave. Fortunately, visiting alien mechanical life-forms come to town. When they befriend the tenants, the aliens use their extraterrestrial abilities to defeat the developers. Written by Rob Hartill
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Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
18 December 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Milagro en la calle 8 See more »Box Office
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$32,945,797 (USA)Company Credits
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Faye Riley: Oh it's them. The little guys. My little munchkins.
Carlos: You stay away from me! You're not fooling anybody! Crazy my ass!
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by Irving Berlin
Performed by Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Originally intended to be a story featured in the TV series Amazing Stories. Steven Spielberg liked the idea so much he decided to make it a theatrical release. See more »Goofs
When the two machines first appear in the Riley apartment, the toaster is plugged into different sockets. In the first shot, it's in the bottom socket. In the second, the top socket. See more »Quotes
Carlos: [seeing a floating tray of hamburgers] What the hell is that?Faye Riley: Oh it's them. The little guys. My little munchkins.
Carlos: You stay away from me! You're not fooling anybody! Crazy my ass!
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Crazy Credits
During the opening credits, pictures of young Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy are shown. See more »Soundtracks
"LET'S HAVE ANOTHER CUP OF COFFEE"by Irving Berlin
Performed by Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn
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While I realize that this movie has been blasted as being one of Spielberg's low points, it does have it's strongpoints.
First and foremost, this movie contains stronger characters (and places more emphasis on them) than most popcorn movies of today. If only a movie like TOMB RAIDER or MUMMY RETURNS (or even CATS & DOGS) were to pay as much attention to characterization!
The sci-fi elements, while cheesy, actually serve a purpose, and work quite well within the framework of the story. It's essentially a feature-length episode of "AMAZING STORIES."
Ultimately, this is a small movie with a small scope and intimate feel. Is it dated? Yes. Is it perfect? No. But it is a charming little movie that might be worth a second look.