Average Rating: 5.4/10
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Fresh: 2 | Rotten: 3
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Dweebish architect Miles Harding (Lenny Von Dohlen) is hopelessly in love with neighboring musician Madeline (Virginia Madsen). He soon learns that Madeline already has an ardent suitor: Harding's own computer (voiced by Harold and Maude star Bud Cort)! When the electronic device, nicknamed Edgar, begins composing love songs dedicated to Madeline, Harding passes the tunes off as his own. At this point, the envious Edgar really goes to town, taking over all the electrical appliances in Harding's
Jul 20, 1984 Wide
MGM
All Critics (9) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (3) | DVD (1)
One of the more amusing computer-phobia flicks from the '80s, with an amazing title song by Girogio Moroder.
Bizarre 80's obscurity benefits from some great Jeff Lynne tunes.
Very dated and very silly. Someone may make a good remake one day though. Mainly it survives for nostalgia.
February 15, 2008Super Reviewer
A little seen gem from 1984. Good early performance by a young Virginia Madsen . dated but still entertainig film.
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