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Synopsis: Val and Aqua are two household servant robots who start feeling emotions for each other. After falling in love, they decide to escape from their servitude and attempt to start a family of their own.

Starring: Andy Kaufman, Bernadette Peters

Supporting actors: Randy Quaid, Kenneth McMillan, Melanie Mayron, Christopher Guest, Richard B. Shull, Dick Miller, Kathleen Freeman, Mary Woronov, Paul Bartel, Wally Ann Wharton, Barry Diamond, Stephanie Faulkner, Jeffrey Kramer, Irene Forrest, Karsen Lee Gould, David LeBell, Jerry Garcia, Jack Carter, Ron Gans

Directed by: Allan Arkush

Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy

Runtime: 1 hour 19 minutes

Release year: 1981

Studio: Universal Studios

ASIN: B000ICZD6G (Rental) and B000I9VOCG (Purchase)

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Heartbeeps DVD ~ Andy Kaufman

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Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1981
Production Company: Universal Pictures
Filming Locations: Santa Cruz, California, USA

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5.0 out of 5 stars Underrated Kaufman classic features bizarre world view, September 22, 2003

By	Loren Gillespie "dandypop" (Grand Blanc, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Heartbeeps [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Many people never understood Andy Kaufman's creative genius while he was alive, and it seems that many people never will. Kaufman's performances in mainstream TV stuff like Taxi were well and great, but it's his fringe work that I feel best represents what Kaufman had to say about the world. HEARTBEEPS is one of those early 80s films that clearly dates itself with its cheesy hairstyles and out-of-date social commentary, yet at its heart lies a film about the dehumane treatment of "weaker" people that wear their heart on their sleave... as well as their battery pack. Andy's pewrformance (as well as Bernadette Peter's) is full of mild wit and charm, and his eyes (hidden underneath what I consider to be some of Academy Award Winning make-up artist Stan Winston's most creative and beatiful effects) portray a character full of innocense, imagination, and a rebellious sense of curiousity. A beautiful, low-budget look at a surreal future (back when the era of capitalism and "Reaganomics" reigned over humanitarianism and progressiveness) in which robots are the only true humanistic creatures left on the earth, and the sheer message of hope and love that such creatures are capable of... despite their creators' faulty programming. A highly recommended film for fans of Andy Kaufman or even strange old cheesy films full of quirky characters, odd make-up effects, and robotic romance. This is one of the best little cult comedies of the 1980s, and severely under appreciated for what it has to offer fans of the goofy and sentimental. Don't let other people that don't "get" Kaufman's brilliance and off-beat sense of humor put you off from experiencing something so lovely and unique as HEARTBEEPS.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Underrated Classic, September 15, 1999

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This review is from: Heartbeeps [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Two robots (portrayed by Andy Kaufman and Bernadette Peters) escape from their factory(along with a hack-comedian type of robot) and embark on a wilderness adventure. Along the way, they create a child named Phil from spare parts, all the while falling madly in love with one another. There are a lot of disparaging comments circulating about this film, but don't let that discourage you. Perfect for the kids.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Charming fairy tale, June 16, 2005

By	SRFireside "ZOOM!" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Heartbeeps [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is one of those hard to find rarities that seemed to have arrived and left the box office before anybody could find out it actually existed. Which is sad because Heartbeeps has a lot going for it, and not just because this is this only movie comedic legend Andy Kaufman ever filmed. It's essentially a simple story with simple conflicts but ends up having a lot of charm in the right places. While it's by no means a great movie the film does have a lot going for it.

Essentially this is just a simple fairy tale. Yet this simple premise does give the script a lot of room to maneuver when it comes to character development and story progression. That's not to say the plot and character development is gold because they aren't. There are plenty of little inconsistencies that can aggravate someone who's picky about character consistencies. Some might not even notice them, but even so the plot will seem a bit on the thin side with not a whole lot going on. Action movie, this is not.

The characters themselves are quite entertaining. Andy Kaufman uses his cartoonish voice talents to make a very likable character. Bernadette Peters also puts together an impressive performance with the material she is given. The Crimebuster robot gives some funny lines reminiscent of The Tick. Still my favorite robot is the wisecracking Catskill voiced by Jack Carter. The snappy one-liners he gives are refreshing and corny at the same time. As for the futuristic society they didn't invest too much in set design and stuff, but the little things are funny. Just wait until you see the bag of beer.

If you like fairy tales, especially ones with a straightforward story, then you will definitely have fun with this movie. This is essentially a light comedy so if you enjoy not-so-obvious humor you might want to check it out. Maybe it will be released on DVD someday, but until then if you happen across this little movie I recommend picking it up if it's reasonably priced.