Short Circuit 2

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Short Circuit 2 is available on streaming right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 658 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Tim Blaney leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Short Circuit 2 earns its spot. Short Circuit 2 does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Robot Johnny 5 moves to the city to help his friend Ben Jahrvi with his toy manufacturing enterprise, only to be manipulated by criminals who want to use him for their own nefarious purposes. Tim Blaney and Fisher Stevens lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1988. What keeps Short Circuit 2 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Short Circuit 2. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Tim Blaney sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.