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The story of a young man who falls in love with his beautiful upstairs neighbour. The only problem is that his computer shares his taste in women, and will do anything to have her to 'himself'. Features original songs performed by Giorgio Moroder, Jeff Lynne, Phil Oakey, Heaven 17, and Boy George and Culture Club. Read more

Starring	Virginia Madsen, Lenny von Dohlen, Maxwell Caulfield, Alan Polonsky
Director	Steve Barron
Genres	Comedy, Romance

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- A further reworking of the sci-fi stand-by about an item of hardware that takes on a human personality. In this one,... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 05 Feb 2009 at 02:42
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- - 27
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  Original storyline, great music, Excellent feel good Movie.
  
  I saw this on VHS way back in the 80's. My then, young children, loved it(so did I). It has romance, humour & a hint of sadness. A computer develops ... read more »
  
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  - Happy memories
  - Leicestershire
  - 21 Mar 2005 at 16:29
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  Just for nostalgia, probably.
  
  Ah.... I saw this, perhaps ten or fifteen years ago and thought it was gently amusing. Now in 2011, I've watched it again and have to admit, it's a hard... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 28 Dec 2011 at 23:45
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  That was the era that was!!
  
  Welcome back to the 80s, this certainly took me back!! To my courting days...Another fab film of the time is Mannaquin for those of you who enjoy films from ... read more »
  
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- - laneyb
  - 181 reviews
  - Rochester, Kent
  - 05 Mar 2011 at 13:18
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  Electric Dreams.
  
  It was really good to see this film after so many years, brought back alot of fond memories not just of this film which is good btw .
  
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  - Barnsley
  - 31 Jan 2011 at 15:02
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  An ok film
  
  They need to re-make this film for now time it was good when it first came out and now it's dated like so many of the classic films, the story line is good ... read more »
  
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- - mikey7790
  - 1 review
  - Lymington
  - 30 Jan 2011 at 13:48
- - 1
  - 0
  Fantastic reminder of the 80s
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Oh so many reviews slating this film. How I disagree! This is and has always been a film to enjoy with your brain in neutral and your tongue firmly in your ... read more »
  
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- - Skipper2001
  - 3 reviews
  - Leigh, England
  - 24 Aug 2010 at 23:58
- - 0
  - 0
  electric dreams
  
  Fantastic film, the computer is the star of the film!
  
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- - mark leather
  - secret
  - 09 Jun 2010 at 20:19
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  Electric Dreams
  
  A blast from the past. Even thought the technology is out-dated the story line is still relevant. The scene in the opera house had me in stitches and then I was... read more »
  
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  - Teignmouth
  - 31 Jan 2010 at 19:22
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  A classic finally on DVD
  
  Electric Dreams typifies the films of the 80s with a superb soundtrack and wonderful computing when it was truly clunky. Richard Branson's first (and last ... read more »
  
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  - Salford
  - 03 Dec 2009 at 22:35
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  fab
  
  one of the best movies of the 80s a must see for the whole family ,and the music is great too.
  
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- - al63
  - 3 reviews
  - Bath
  - 20 Nov 2009 at 00:52
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  Electric Dreams
  
  I watched this film in the 80's and remembered it to be a pretty good film, however not in today's standards. Was disappointed.
  
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- - TheWrens
  - 1 review
  - Macclesfield
  - 03 Sep 2009 at 21:04
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  Original storyline, great music, Excellent feel good Movie.
  
  I saw this on VHS way back in the 80's. My then, young children, loved it(so did I). It has romance, humour & a hint of sadness. A computer develops ... read more »
  
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- 83755
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Happy memories
  - Leicestershire
  - 21 Mar 2005 at 16:29
- - 7
  - 1
  Fantastic film, the computer is the star of the film!
  
  Fantastic film, the computer is the star of the film!
  
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- - a customer
  - Bristol England
  - 28 Nov 2004 at 13:33
- - 4
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  Comedy/Romance classic
  
  This movie has one of the best soundtracks ever. The film is great, and was the reason i got into computers. Comedy, romance and a brilliant theme tune. A must ... read more »
  
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- - Marc Saint
  - Oldham, England
  - 01 Aug 2006 at 18:40
- - 4
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  My Favourite ALL TIME movie!
  
  I think us Electric Dreams supporters should start campaigning for a remastered version of this DVD to be released!
  
  Everyone here gives it 4 or 5 ... read more »
  
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- - Anthony Bolton
  - Bolton, Lancashire
  - 27 Jan 2006 at 05:09
- - 3
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  Electric shock
  
  I am in shock that I even ordered this film. I dont know where I pliucked it from. It was awful, dated, boring and had to chuckle at myself that I was ... read more »
  
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  - Hinckley
  - 25 Jun 2009 at 21:45
- - 3
  - 1
  Really bad
  
  Bad acting, a bad script, corny, childish. The song was by far the best thing about it.
  
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- - Bluebella
  - 7 reviews
  - London
  - 23 May 2009 at 22:29
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  Electric Dreams
  
  Great soundtrack - Dull film. Rented this film purely because Giorgio Mooder and Phil Oakey's 'Together In Electric Dreams' is possibly my all time... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 26 Jul 2009 at 19:36
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  Fantastic reminder of the 80s
  
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  Oh so many reviews slating this film. How I disagree! This is and has always been a film to enjoy with your brain in neutral and your tongue firmly in your ... read more »
  
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- - Skipper2001
  - 3 reviews
  - Leigh, England
  - 24 Aug 2010 at 23:58
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  the best film ever!
  
  I first seen this film when i was much younger, and it still holds a place in my heart!
  
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  - fife
  - 29 Nov 2005 at 19:56
- - 0
  - 0
  WHY IS THIS FILM STILL
  
  Please, please! Can someone get the rights to copy this movie from VHS to DVD? I really need to see this film again! It's one of my 'all time' ... read more »
  
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- 552091
- - Maureen Simpson
  - ENGLAND
  - 11 Apr 2008 at 12:06

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- Electric Dreams
  
  The story of a young man who falls in love with his beautiful upstairs neighbour. The only problem is that his computer shares his taste in women, and will do anything to have her to 'himself'. Features original songs performed by Giorgio Moroder, Jeff Lynne, Phil Oakey, Heaven 17, and Boy George ...