A group of poor tenants on New York's lower east side have nothing more than sheer determination to stop the destruction of their homes. The feisty group are delighted when a few ‘visitors’ from outer space drop in to help out?
Critics Reviews:
- “Within that ugly image, the symbol for the enlightened middle class is one of submission and collaboration.” – Henry Sheehan (Chicago Reader)
- “The extraterrestrial elves, who thrive on electricity and replicate themselves out of scrap metal, are no less charming, and the special effects show them off gracefully.” – Jonathan Rosenbaum (Chicago Reader)
- “Batteries Not Included is a sweet, cheerful and funny family entertainment.” – Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times)