fedor8
"Android" is somewhere between a cheesy film and a proper movie. The look isn't exactly on the level of "Star Wars", but those early 80s space films are both visually and plot-wise superior to any (semi-)cheesy 90s or 00s sci-fi movies. The interiors of the space station are quite good, the special effects are okay. There are certainly moments of nonsense, such as the female fugitive not being sure what an android is. If most late-20th-century people knew what an android is, then what are the odds that a relatively young woman from the year 2028 - imprisoned for corporate espionage - would not know this? Still, in spite of some logic holes, the acting isn't bad, the dialogue is okay. The movie's biggest assets are the somewhat unique atmosphere, and the unpredictability of the plot - which early on might appear to be easy to predict. Short and not dull.
webmaster-625
Craggy old Klaus Kinski lives with his awkward assistant Max on a space station, developing a female android. Max spends his time playing old arcade games and researching the human condition - (I heard somewhere that the external shots of the space station were done by creating a model station from a display case which used to house watches or jewelry!) Into this scenario comes band of escaped convicts on a space ship badly damaged during their escape ...There is humour in this film but it is of a very dark shade. The LACK of special effects ADDS to the "reality" of the film.A couple of really unexpected plot twists along the way - I rate it a "9" which is the highest I have ever given a film on the IMDb
6jimbob9
After seeing this film on cable a few years ago, I purchased a VHS copy and then a DVD copy off the Internet.I think this is Don Opper's best film. As the robot, Max, he's sensitive, naive...and thoroughly likable.He was Charlie McFadden in the four 'Critters' films.He wasn't bad in 'City Limits', either.Klaus Kinski is a favorite of mine, too, so I always check out his films. He's excellent in off-beat films like 'Fitzcarraldo', 'Nosferatu' or 'Aguirre: The Wrath of God'.Watch 'Android' for a thoroughly pleasant evening's entertainment.
doug-coull
I read the other comments, so here's my view.This is in my opinion a bit of a cult movie.I liked the story, music, and the sets were OK for a Sci-Fi movie.There was a nice thread running through with 'Max' keen to be human.The twist at the end just rounded it off for me.One I've watched a few times now and will watch again.Give it a try.
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