So, I'm remembering this movie from the 80s but I can't think of the name for the life of me. You guys here are pros so here's what I can remember:
A kid fighting against bullies on his block by rigging up his hotwheels with gadgets/traps.
Some dude flying around at the end and a chick all about him.
This movie was kind of a suburban teen flick or something.
Thanks!
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
It's gotta be "The Boy Who Could Fly"
with a little Fred Savage on his hotwheel! Has to be! Posted by Mane1980 (Member # 4240) on :
quote:Originally posted by Muffy Tepperman: It's gotta be "The Boy Who Could Fly"
with a little Fred Savage on his hotwheel! Has to be!
I also think it's The Boy who Could Fly!!!
Posted by Devolution (Member # 1731) on :
Devolution here,
What is all this thinking?
It's could only be the boy who could fly.
I never understood the importance of the crying in the rain scene with Savage.
WE are DEVO
Posted by hbsjack (Member # 4639) on :
Wasn't the guy in that film the same guy who played a human looking robot in some other film. All I remember is he took the SAT's in like 2 minutes and got a perfect score. I think he graduates at the end of the movie.
Posted by rocksteadyflamethrower (Member # 1065) on :
quote:Originally posted by hbsjack: Wasn't the guy in that film the same guy who played a human looking robot in some other film. All I remember is he took the SAT's in like 2 minutes and got a perfect score. I think he graduates at the end of the movie.
You're thinking of Jay Underwood and the movie "Not Quite Human". That ran a lot on the Disney Channel back in the late 80s...I liked it, but I actually preferred the old Disney cartoons and the specials that they would run.
That's something to talk about. I really miss the old days of the Disney Channel. The cartoons were really enjoyable and I also liked the live-action shows like "Kids Incorporated" and "Danger Bay". I'd like to see reruns of those shows back on the air, considering that I need to refresh my memory about "Danger Bay".
Sincerely,
John Kilduff
Posted by The Wizard (Member # 533) on :
He did 3 of those films-for-tv, "Not Quite Human", "Not Quite Human 2" and "Still Not Quite Human" of which I have the first two on VHS and very much enjoyed so must get round to getting the 3rd.
Posted by The Mouse Avenger (Member # 4406) on :
quote:Originally posted by rocksteadyflamethrower: You're thinking of Jay Underwood and the movie "Not Quite Human". That ran a lot on the Disney Channel back in the late 80s...I liked it, but I actually preferred the old Disney cartoons and the specials that they would run.
That's something to talk about. I really miss the old days of the Disney Channel. The cartoons were really enjoyable and I also liked the live-action shows like "Kids Incorporated" and "Danger Bay". I'd like to see reruns of those shows back on the air, considering that I need to refresh my memory about "Danger Bay".
Sincerely,
John Kilduff
Yeah, those things ought to be put on DVD. Maybe I can convince Disney to do it...hope they still have the tapes of those shows! Posted by Chris the CandyFanMan (Member # 3197) on :
Don't forget the Edison Twins too; I sort of like that one.
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