Circuitry Man 2 - A Volta de Plughead

Plughead Rewired: Circuitry Man 2 (1994) is a film I recently watched on YouTube. The storyline follows a detective seeking to track down Plughead, enlisting the help of his pleasure-robot companion from the first film. Meanwhile, Plughead teams up with a new scientist in a scheme to uncover the secret of life and sell it for profit.

The film is co-written and directed by Robert Lovy (in his directorial debut) and Steven Lovy (Circuitry Man). It stars Vernon Wells (The Road Warrior), Deborah Shelton (Body Double), Jim Metzler (L. A. Confidential), and Traci Lords (Cry-Baby).

The return of many original cast members was a definite highlight, and the settings, costumes, and performances exceeded expectations. However, the storyline ultimately falls short, lacking the creativity needed to make it stand out. The makeup and special effects are solid, and the film redeems itself somewhat with an entertaining ending.

In conclusion, Circuitry Man 2 is a very average sequel that suffers from uninspired writing. I'd rate it a 5/10 and only recommend it to diehard fans of the original.